Advisors want their firms to have teams of specialists to help with clients' increasing needs in wealth-management services
CIBC and Meridian received great praise from their advisors, while the other firms in the survey have areas to improve
Big increase in AUM and productivity
Flexible work hours, collegial work environments and support for charity-related initiatives please advisors
All firms saw their ratings in this category rise after most increased their digital offerings
How advisors rated their firms
Advisors ramp up client rosters to stem their losses in AUM
Having a diverse list of products available - including a steady stream of carefully selected new ones - is a big help to advisors
For a variety of reasons, most advisors say their firms' marketing support efforts have fallen flat
Advisors want to be recognized and appreciated for their work, but it must be balanced with strong, competitive pay