Darin Diehl

Getting to know you

(October 2005) This issue marks my last as part of the Advisor Group. For five years I’ve had the privilege of leading a team dedicated to producing the best magazine, website, conferences and newspaper for financial professionals in Canada. As I embark on a new adventure, I leave behind a talent-rich team that will no […]

By Darin Diehl |October 17, 2005

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Industry

Advocis Conference Update: Undesignated advisors now welcome

(May 13, 2005) Canada’s largest advisor association has a problem. It’s not large enough. As announced Thursday at the association’s annual conference taking place in Halifax, Advocis is essentially reversing its strategy of restricting its membership base to designation-holding advisors — specifically those who hold either the CLU or CFP. Incoming vice-chair Roger McMillan says […]

By Darin Diehl |May 13, 2005

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Industry

Inside Edge: The right stuff

(November 2004) This fall has seen the unveiling of three new studies for advisors seeking to attract affluent clients. According to these reports, the most profitable and sustainable business models for these advisors involve three key elements. It’s about being on the right platform, having the right service offering and building the right team. Let’s […]

By Darin Diehl |November 17, 2004

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