Branch planners and advisors say compliance support is important, but cited several hurdles
Responsiveness and trust are key elements of strong working relationships, but not all managers fulfill expectations
Offering generic or limited practice-building tools can lead to displeased advisors
Advisors becoming more dependent on support from compliance professionals
Branch advisors say institutions aren’t adequately preparing them to use new technology
The pandemic put many in-person learning programs on hold. Now is the time for firms to bolster their commitment to ongoing training
The percentage of advisors with succession plans in the Report Card has grown significantly over the past five years, but many have yet to join the crowd
Survey respondents cite positive DE&I initiatives, but admit there's room for improvement
Digital tools, an intuitive client database and a support team can help streamline the onboarding process for advisors
While advisors say business development support is important, satisfaction levels lag