Advisors are riding high — with bigger books of business and firms delivering on what matters most. The numbers tell the story, from the September 2014 issue of Investment Executive. Research by: Scott Barber, Jacob Boon, Alexandra Bosanac, Geoff Davies and Leah Golob. Research Editors: Pablo Fuchs and Clare O’Hara.
August 22, 2014Pablo 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 […]
Support for mobile technology and for using social media rose in importance - and it's the younger advisors driving this trend
Not only is recognition a poor substitute for better pay, many advisors say, but it's just the top advisors who are rewarded
As the glut of baby-boomer advisors continues to get older, succession programs are becoming more and more important
This Report Card summarizes data from each of the Brokerage, Dealers' and Bank reports, looking at the trends across the financial advice industry
This year's research reveals how well the Big Six are meeting branch advisors' need for coaching, fair pay and effective tools
Advisor satisfaction across most of the 11 full-service and mutual fund dealers in the Report Card has held steady or improved compared with 2023
The Report Card, which has been published for more than 30 years, explores the concerns and needs of investment advisors in Canada as their firms…