Advisors complain about not knowing their new management’s expectations, as well as the previous regime’s failure to deliver
Firm’s ability to deliver on promises also high on the list of priorities
As mutual fund sales and performance improve, the average financial planner’s book is shrinking
More firms are offering advisors a choice
Investment executive’s research team had a busy month putting together the results of the 2006 Planners’ Report Card. Armed with lists of hundreds of advisors from 11 national dealerships, researchers Nicole Grondin, Cynthia Innes, Jeromy Lloyd, Emma Ong and Dalva Potestio surveyed a total of 329 advisors — almost 30 from each firm. Each of […]
But for those firms that still use outside referrals, their internal rules are far stricter
But other areas of importance that scored higher in last year’s survey dropped sharply this time around
Some companies prefer rookies, while others want seasoned advisors
Equity in the firm is also a top consideration for many advisors
Even though some firms scored highly, advisors say client account statements could use some improvement