On public image
“If we didn’t get bad press, we wouldn’t get any.”
Assante advisor, Ontario
On strategic focus
“Do we have one? We’re just another prostitute on the street; we’ll take anyone’s money.”
Assante advisor, Saskatchewan
On compliance at Berkshire
“They are the biggest pains in the ass. They are very quick to send e-mail right away. It was one of the deciding factors in choosing to work here.”
Berkshire advisor, Ontario
On compliance at CMG Worldsource
“They’re going through the motions. They don’t do the things that could really help — such as starting with hiring ethical reps; they hire anyone.”
CMG Worldsource advisor,
On payout
“There has been a pay decrease, and when you cut commissions for reps it is the kiss of death.”
Berkshire advisor, Ontario
On technology support
“Because there is a bare-bones staff, it is hard to resolve problems with software. I guess you get what you pay for.”
FundEX advisor, Ontario
On freedom to sell what you want
“The proprietary products are somewhat of a limitation.”
Investors Group advisor, B.C.
On freedom
“IPC wants everything; there’s not enough freedom.”
IPC Financial advisor, B.C.
On the firm’s ethics
“Our compliance officer got fired.”
W.H. Stuart advisor, B.C.
On Berkshire’s strategic focus
“The industry as a whole is unfocused.”
Berkshire advisor, Ontario
On competition
“With personal service, we can always beat the banks.”
TWC Financial advisor, Ontario
On the firm’s stability
“I hope they are, but how stable can they be if they keep changing? I have no idea.”
Regal Capital advisor, Ontario