Advisors could reap significant rewards from helping young Canadians build up their financial knowledge
Canadians with low levels of financial literacy are less comfortable speaking with their financial advisors
Survey suggests that Quebec residents tend to be more risk-averse than other Canadians
Study shows that Canadians who own insurance products tend to be more loyal to their advisors
Survey data indicate that DIY investors are a potential source of clients for insurance advisors
Survey suggests more women than men are confused by financial jargon, and women tend to avoid investment risk
Many recent immigrants have preferences for certain goals, such as education and a home. And while they can quickly become major clients, they also vet recommendations more often
Trustworthiness and honesty are issues for the majority of younger demographic
And less than half of Canadian investors say their advisor is trustworthy and honest
High-income individuals and their advisors also prefer mutual funds to stocks, seg funds or ETFs