Practice

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Planning and Advice

Keep your finger on the market pulse

With the markets slowly emerging from the recession, consumers take a cautious approach to investing their hard-earned dollars. For financial advisors, the pressure is on not only to sell financial planning and investment services, but also to sell themselves – both to their clients and to their employers – and gain their clients’ and employer’s confidence and trust. In a slowly recovering economy, a strategic approach to education is the single critical factor for professional success – even more so if you find yourself out of a job or embarking on a new career.

By Dr. Roberta Wilton |January 13, 2011

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Industry

Mallard wins a round in fight with regulators

A Saskatchewan court has dismissed an attempt by regulators to derail a lawsuit brought forward by Saskatoon-based advisor Brian Mallard. Mallard is seeking damages from the Mutual Fund Dealers Association and the Saskatchewan Financial Services Commission, alleging unlawful interference with economic interests. Mallard has had a long-running battle with the two regulatory bodies – arguing […]

By Doug Watt |January 7, 2011

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Planning and Advice

Profitable 2011 resolutions

More and more clients are expecting advisors to add value to their relationship. As much as we think picking investment “ABC” over “XYZ’ is adding value, it just isn’t enough especially when markets tank. We as advisors have to include more not to be viewed as simply “investment salespersons".

By Robert Abboud |January 6, 2011

3 min read

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Planning and Advice

Give clients a real choice

Advisors generally do a good job in helping their clients make smart decisions with their money. Most try to help clients obtain a meaningful understanding of capital markets. Most try to make reasonably suitable recommendations. These advisors will diversify between equity and income, value and growth, small cap, large cap and a number of other ways, too.

By John J. De Goey |January 4, 2011

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