Dealer recommended Portus hedge funds without doing due diligence, lawsuit alleges
Planner wins for fifth time in six years, but ratings fall in 14 categories; Manulife Securities, Laurentian Financial gaining fast
In an ideal relationship, the client comes first, the planner comes second and firm comes last, advisors say
Whether they are satisfied with their firm or not, most planners are reluctant to even consider moving
But are all these innovations catching clients’ attention?
Planners object to being “nickel-and-dimed” by companies that like to download costs and chisel away at commissions
Almost half of planners surveyed do not hold a CFP, and even fewer are pursuing other qualifications
Reps can rebate commissions when switching clients to E&P funds