Despite multiple complaints across the board, advisors with certain firms say that having strong relationships and competent and proactive staff are key to success with the back office
Advisors hope the new CRM2 reporting requirements will end their pervasive - and persistent - dissatisfaction with client account statements
Advisors are focusing on building their businesses and growing their assets under management at a time when not only has recent economic and financial performance been poor, but the risks to the outlook appear to be clustered on the negative side
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor at Investment Executive, and Clare O’Hara, staff writer, discuss key findings from the 2014 Advisors’ Report Card.
For the most part, firms are on the ball in helping their advisors deal with the major regulatory changes that are taking place in the financial advisory business by providing information and training in what advisors will need to do
It's been a great year for advisors, as they are enjoying an all-time high in the average book of business while their firms continue to deliver in the categories that matter most
Powered by surging stock markets, advisors see gains in key metrics
Advisors across all channels of the financial services sector are adamant that their firms are providing independence, a positive work environment and stability. Yet, these firms need to improve their technology, advertising and compensation
Advisors expect their branch managers to be supportive, knowledgeable and resourceful leaders who can be relied upon
Financial advisors across all channels of the financial services sector look to their firms to provide the necessary training to keep advisors’ knowledge and skills up to date. Yet, the results of this year’s Report Card series were mixed: although some firms are doing a standup job, other firms are having difficulty meeting the expectations […]