Lower-producing advisors have bigger portions of their books in mutual funds, and so may be getting a hand from the markets (includes chart)
Advisors’ expectations are not being met in a number of areas as performance ratings drop (includes chart, IE:TV)
Some firms are trying to restrict their advisors’ insurance business
Firms that emphasize financial planning attract advisors who do the same
Most firms are falling short of advisors’ expectations, but many are in the process of making up ground (includes chart)
Questions about leadership and ownership caused uncertainty and ratings to drop at two dealer firms
Although advisors were not thrilled with the changes, they understand that it’s all a result of the recession (includes chart)
Although books of business and productivity have declined, the move toward fee- and asset-based sources of revenue continues (includes chart)
The tumultuous year has had little impact on ratings, as what advisors value most has not changed (Include main chart) (IE:TV)
