On the branch manager

“He doesn’t understand leadership and it doesn’t come in a book.”

A TD Evergreen broker

 

On strategic focus at ScotiaMcLeod

“At the 1997 conference, they had a ‘Vision for 2001′. They haven’t touched the document since then.”

A ScotiaMcleod broker

 

On strategic focus at NBF

“The corporate strategy is really fuzzy. We could do with a bit more focus from the top. Doesn’t seem to be much communication between head office and the rest of us. They are not entirely sensitive to brokers outside Quebec and don’t seem to acknowledge the problem”

a National Bank Financial broker

 

On corporate finance

Well, they are not investing with the retail client in mind that’s for sure! They don’t give a shit about the retail network; they do their own thing.”

a broker with RBC Dominion Securities

 

On freedom to sell what you want

“We can sell anything as long as it isn’t too risky.”

an Edward Jones broker

 

On the firm’s advertising

“There isn’t much national coverage, exposure or awareness. Wood Gundy kicks ass, but you never hear about that.”

a CIBC Wood Gundy broker

 

The best aspect of BMO Nesbitt Burns

“I have a nice office. “

a BMO Nesbitt Burns broker

 

On compliance

“They were a bunch of prostitutes last year, and they are a bunch of prostitutes this year as well.”

an RBC DS broker

 

On availability of fixed income product

“When we were a smaller shop, we were always getting shut out of the big deals. Now it looks like we are getting in on all the blue chip stuff. We’re included a lot more in syndication. It’s really good.”

a Canaccord broker