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A new study finds entrepreneurs looking for capital are increasingly turning to equity crowdfunding platforms in the process threatening revenue for brokers and advisors focused on accredited investors

The recent mystery shopping report commissioned by the OSC, IIROC and MFDA highlighted a number of advisor issues but the one that seemed to confuse ‘shoppers’ the most were the number of titles given advisors

Over the last year, investors have taken more than $12 billion out of Canadian equity mutual funds and ETFs. During the same period, $21 billion was pumped into the foreign equity versions of the same product types

While research suggests financial advisors have one of the most rewarding careers anywhere, here’s a shortlist of the things that get under their skin

New research suggests that financial advisors are snagging million-dollar clients simply through better use of social media – that despite compliance fears

Size isn’t everything, and increasingly advisors looking to sell up are having to prove they have more than a big book and a steady revenue stream. But what?

A “mystery shopper” report appeared to expose how few advisors are ready for CRM2, but WP is now coming to their defence with a review of that research

Is it time that you started to look after the most important person in your business?

While advisors continue to debate what would happen if embedded commissions and/or DSC funds disappear, some wealth professionals are proposing an alternative that many consider obsolete

As regulators mount an increasingly wide search for rogue advisors, one retired industry professional believes they’re letting more egregious offenders slip through their nets