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Top 10 columns from 2020

From government benefits to 401(k)s, our experts covered the big topics

Planning tips to engage women

Help allay clients' stress from Covid-19

Facing uncertainty, advisors look to lower costs

At an event on Monday, advisors discussed portfolio construction

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Tips for client education

Instil confidence through financial knowledge

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Don’t wait to disclose criminal charges

Delayed disclosure on Form F4 calls into question advisor integrity

The concept of logical thinking

Design thinking for advisors

Too often, financial planning is viewed only as a math problem

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Retirement, business succession plans hit Covid-19 speedbump

Experts help this couple prepare for a sale and rethink retirement options

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Name that forecasting advantage

“Implicit egotism” refers to the way positive associations about ourselves influence important decisions

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How do you incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing into your practice?

Three advisors detail how they do it

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Client Confidential: Nancy Wilson

Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce founder talks money

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What a K-shaped recovery means for your book

Demand for advice may be greater than ever, but your book doesn’t grow based on need

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What Canadians want to know about retirement

A new survey offers insight on what's important to potential clients

  • By: Staff
  • October 27, 2020 October 27, 2020
  • 13:26
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Many worry about precarious finances amid second wave

A pair of surveys examined how Canadians are faring financially during the pandemic

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As investor priorities shift during pandemic, advisors must follow

A survey found short-term planning is becoming more important

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Are your clients prepared for home-related expenses?

Polls suggest Canadians could incur significant costs during Covid-19

  • By: Staff
  • October 22, 2020 October 22, 2020
  • 12:13
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More clients want to age at home

A survey suggests the pandemic has influenced perceptions of long-term care

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Investors interested in responsible investing but lack knowledge: survey

Many advisors are not helping to dispel confusion around ESG and impact products

  • By: Fiona Collie
  • September 21, 2020 September 21, 2020
  • 16:43
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TD extends partnership with behavioural economics centre

The firm partnered with the University of Toronto's Behavioural Economics in Action at Rotman in 2018

  • By: Staff
  • September 2, 2020 September 2, 2020
  • 10:46

Help your business-owner client boost cash flow

Businesses expect soft sales over the next year

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Managing relationships with business owners during the pandemic

Tips for building emotional intelligence

Clients expect new communication methods to persist post-pandemic

You can also boost your services through customization and family referrals, a survey finds

  • By: Staff
  • July 29, 2020 July 29, 2020
  • 11:21
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Tips to instil client loyalty

A report warns of a looming loyalty crisis and how to overcome it

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Valuing assets in a divorce: what you need to know

Factors to consider in the context of the pandemic

Case study: Financial planning for a year abroad

Lining up a job is the easy part. The experts help with budgeting, tax planning and maintaining resident status.

A post-pandemic upgrade for advice

Getting intentional about putting clients first