Gaps remain for client relationship resources
Firms are investing in technology but also must consider advisor training
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Communication challenges still hamper advisors and firms
Many advisors question how effectively their suggestions are acted upon
- By: Aru Kaul
- June 5, 2024 June 4, 2024
- 09:22
Cybersecurity: Mostly a safeguard, sometimes an obstacle
Advisors worry about hacks to client data, but also about human error
- By: Clayton Tomlinson
- June 5, 2024 June 5, 2024
- 09:21
Firms shouldn’t underestimate advisors’ business needs
Offering generic or limited practice-building tools can lead to displeased advisors
- By: Alisha Mughal
- June 5, 2024 October 17, 2024
- 09:20
Planning still in the spotlight
Support for both financial planning and succession planning by advisors remain areas of interest
- By: Emily Fox, Katie Keir
- June 5, 2024 June 4, 2024
- 09:19
Brokerages seek balance amid changes in leadership, strategy
Results were relatively consistent in this year's Report Card, but advisors at firms undergoing management shuffles expressed uncertainty
- By: Katie Keir
- June 5, 2024 June 5, 2024
- 09:18
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- By: Katie Keir
- June 5, 2024 June 4, 2024
- 09:17
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How investment advisors rated their firms’ support offerings and tools
- By: IE Staff
- June 5, 2024 June 4, 2024
- 09:16
Brokerage advisors thrive in a shifting economy
Average AUM rose slightly while assets per household grew by 6%
- By: James Langton
- June 5, 2024 June 4, 2024
- 09:15
Have advisors’ challenges changed since 2022?
Revisiting themes from the 2022 Brokerage Report Card
- By: IE Staff
- June 2, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 10:35
Investment advisors demand respect and flexibility
Clear and forward-looking strategic goals are key to advisor satisfaction at brokerage firms
- By: Katie Keir
- June 2, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 10:30
Brokerage advisors saw growth through a difficult year
The average advisor managed to grow their business while facing market headwinds
- By: James Langton
- June 2, 2023 May 31, 2023
- 10:29
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How investment advisors rated their firms' performance
- By: IE Staff
- June 2, 2023 June 17, 2024
- 10:28
Implementation by firms is key to advisor-pleasing technology
Many advisors are dissatisfied with the way third-party software is integrated into the systems they're provided with
- By: Aneesh Chatterjee
- June 2, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 10:27
Succession planning by investment advisors is catching on
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…
- By: Alisha Mughal
- June 2, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 10:26
Financial planning support must remain a priority
Brokerage firms are hiring more planning experts and investing in software to keep up with demand
- By: Roland Inacay
- June 2, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 10:25
Advisor as therapist? The challenges of managing clients’ emotions
Communication and education can help calm clients’ anxieties amid challenging economic conditions
- By: Serge Rousskikh
- June 2, 2023 June 1, 2023
- 10:24
Celebrating 30 years for the Brokerage Report Card
The fundamental priorities of advisors haven't changed as much as the brokerage landscape in the past few decades
- By: Katie Keir, Melissa Shin
- June 2, 2023 July 25, 2024
- 10:23
How we did it: Brokerage Report Card
Methodology for the Brokerage Report Card 2023
- By: Katie Keir
- June 2, 2023 May 21, 2024
- 10:22
Freedom and leadership drive advisor satisfaction
The Report Card’s top-rated and improving firms are focused on adaptability and advisors’ priorities
- By: Katie Keir
- May 16, 2022 May 13, 2022
- 00:16
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How investment advisors rated their firms' performance
- By: IE Staff
- May 16, 2022 June 17, 2024
- 00:14
Brokerage books gain significant value
Growth was due to flows in financial assets and rising markets rather than expanding client bases
- By: James Langton
- May 16, 2022 May 17, 2022
- 00:13
Simple and steady wins the grid race
Pay has remained important to financial advisors, who value straightforward grids
- By: Joseph Eskander
- May 16, 2022 May 13, 2022
- 00:12
Firms must invest broadly in financial planning resources
Technology investment alone is not a panacea
- By: Brian Capitao
- May 16, 2022 May 13, 2022
- 00:11
Back-office woes in a remote-working world
Firms are investing in support systems for a hybrid future
- By: Roland Inacay
- May 16, 2022 May 13, 2022
- 00:10