Research by:
Emily Fox, Roland Inacay, Aru Kaul, Tiana Kirton, Diane Lalonde, Alisha Mughal and Clayton Tomlinson
Research editor:
Katie Keir
How dealer advisors rated their firms’ support offerings and tools
Methodology for the annual Report Card
Advisors appreciate dealers that keep them informed and help them support wealthy clients
Dealer advisors have managed to improve productivity while struggling with increasing competitive pressures
Report Card results suggest firms are generally getting better at providing advisors with digital tools and training
Firms must communicate with advisors and provide training when implementing new systems
Advisors want fair compensation plus the ability to avoid conflicts of interest when meeting clients' needs
The acquisition also marks the launch of Canaccord’s Ottawa office