New funds from Sun Life Global
Dissatisfaction reigned in last year’s Dealers’ Report Card, but the results for the 2011 survey reveal a sector and a financial advisory force that is regaining much lost ground (includes main chart and one other)
Advisors need the comfort of knowing they can run their businesses as usual
Exchange-traded fund family grows<
After a tumultuous few years — in which advisors suffered, then began to recover from the global financial crisis — it appears that it’s full speed ahead for the foreseeable future (includes main chart)
Recruitment and top-notch transition support are back in the spotlight as brokerage firms focus on growing their businesses by attracting the industry’s top talent
A higher overall average rating in the “firm’s total compensation” category, as well as much higher scores for four firms, indicate that things are definitely getting better in the way advisors are paid (includes chart)
Although some firms provide standout service in products and support for high net-worth clients, the laggards are starting to catch up (includes chart)
Firms that offer marketing support that includes customized and creative strategies delivered by a group of experts are those that received the highest level of praise from their advisors
Many advisors surveyed for this year’s Brokerage Report Card say that they see much potential in using social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn as prospecting tools, while others still prefer old-fashioned methods