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Exploring your client’s economic pessimism

Canadians expect poor economic conditions ahead, and say raises have had little impact

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Tips to serve clients both young and old

Millennials, seniors and creative planning were discussed at the Advocis symposium

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Expert tips to help your clients avoid fraud

The IFB summit covered warning signs and prevention measures

Business people, entrepreneur, business, small business concept

Rethinking referral arrangements

Insights from a regulatory audit were shared at the Vantage Series

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Providing bespoke advice in the face of automation

Speakers at the Vantage Series discussed adapting value propositions to clients' changing needs

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Client Confidential: Michael V. Smith

Money and relationship stress

The men and women go hand in hand on the arrow

Finding the courage to be a leader

Industry research can make advisors feel vulnerable. Use that feeling as a call to action.

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Banking on common ground

Sticky advice may have a lot to do with demographic similarities

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How to give advice that sticks

Start by tailoring your advice to your client's mindset

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What is a common client pain point when creating or implementing a financial plan? How do you help clients overcome it?

Advisors weigh in

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Ignore climate risk at your peril

Advisors have every reason to boost sustainable investing knowledge

Client Confidential: Christine Sharma

A homeowner at 25

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When a client’s needs are beyond your skill set

Tips on how to handle referrals

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The future is (not) now

Forecasting problems when focusing on the present

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What buyers look for when acquiring a business

Key considerations when advising business-owner clients

  • By: Mark Groulx
  • September 18, 2019 September 17, 2019
  • 14:30
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Almost one-quarter of millennials would lie on mortgage applications: Equifax survey

23% also said mortgage fraud is a victimless crime

  • By: Staff
  • September 10, 2019 September 10, 2019
  • 11:55
Emotional Stress, Bankruptcy, Finance

Financial stress is impacting work performance, survey finds

The rising costs of living and overwhelming debt were among the biggest sources of stress

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RRSP vs. TFSA: a classic apples and oranges comparison

Identifying clients’ goals will clarify the choice

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As population ages, more Canadians find themselves in caregiving role

Many are making sacrifices to juggle their responsibilities with their daily routines

  • By: Staff
  • August 12, 2019 August 12, 2019
  • 12:27

U.S. healthcare options for Canadians

Accessing coverage is complex, but there are solutions

Advisor’s Edge launches Prosper, a podcast for financial advisors

The program hosted by Bruce Sellery covers practice management issues

  • By: Staff
  • August 1, 2019 August 1, 2019
  • 16:00
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Saying ‘I do!’ to a financial plan

How to get your clients to commit

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Pension or commuted value: 7 criteria to make the decision

Help clients who have changed employers

Emotional Stress, Bankruptcy, Finance

Canadian consumer insolvencies on the rise

Data from May show an 8.6% year-over-year increase

  • By: Staff
  • July 4, 2019 July 4, 2019
  • 10:55
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Presenting an impactful financial plan

Five steps for success