June 2023

Brokerage Report Card

Revisiting themes from the 2022 Brokerage Report Card

Clear and forward-looking strategic goals are key to advisor satisfaction at brokerage firms

The average advisor managed to grow their business while facing market headwinds

How investment advisors rated their firms' performance

Many advisors are dissatisfied with the way third-party software is integrated into the systems they're provided with

The percentage of advisors with succession plans in the Report Card has grown significantly over the past five years, but many have yet to join…

Brokerage firms are hiring more planning experts and investing in software to keep up with demand

Communication and education can help calm clients’ anxieties amid challenging economic conditions

The fundamental priorities of advisors haven't changed as much as the brokerage landscape in the past few decades

Methodology for the Brokerage Report Card 2023

News

Low collection rates and potentially high administration costs raise concern

Clients have until end of year to take advantage of looser C-208 rules

A critical mass of activity shows intent to rein in the industry

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization has a lot more work to do, says Andrew Kriegler, inaugural president and CEO

Focus on Products

Finding a place for 60/40 funds after a terrible year

Comment & Insight

Editorial: regulators need to empower OBSI to help harmed investors

Wills should consider various scenarios for the sequence of death among beneficiaries