Planning and Advice

Straight talk on the market: Conference call – May 25, 2006

Spring is a great motivator for getting into shape. This same principle can be applied by your clients to their finances. Often, the first step on the road to financial health is taking control of debt. For more great content from Fidelity, please visit our Advisor Center exclusively on Advisor.ca Find out Fidelity’s perspective on […]

By Staff |May 30, 2006

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Bad behaviour

(May 2006) When faced with a charge from a regulator, advisors tend to be most concerned about the prospect of losing their licences. Although penalties really depend on the severity of the infraction, the IDA’s disciplinary guidelines confirm that almost every infraction contemplates the possibility of a permanent ban or suspension. The MFDA does not […]

By Ellen J. Bessner |May 23, 2006

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Meeting the ultra-wealthy

(May 2006) Canada has many things going for it. A large population, however, isn’t one of them. When it comes to attracting and retaining affluent individuals, professionals face an uphill battle. Simply put, there aren’t a lot of them to go around. This is especially true of Canada’s ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) population. Over the past decade, […]

By Thane Stenner |May 18, 2006

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To Clients: Presenting your financial plan

(May 2006) You’ve created a financial plan and are now ready to present it to your client. If you wish to send the plan to your client in advance of meeting, use this letter from the Financial Planning Practitioner’s Guide — created by the Canadian Institute of Financial Planners — as a template. This letter […]

By Financial Planning Practitioner's Guide |May 11, 2006

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