Author: Mark Toren

The Grand Illusion

Why ‘Equity shareholding’ -‘Liquidity Exits’ at broker dealer start ups are often thebiggest impediments and illusions to Advisor Growth. It’s tough enough for advisors to evaluate public securities and predict the market. It’s a full time endeavour for the very best investment analysts and portfolio managers. Global events and regional complexities are so unpredictable on […]

The Orchestrated Campaign to Eliminate Bank Based Portfolio Managers!

Portfolio Managers & Investment Counsellors of Canada Unite! With record numbers of advisors exiting bank owned dealers; Banks are desperately resorting towaiving management fees (for an entire year) to prevent Advisors from leaving with their clients.Indeed, this is just another attempt to separate the client from his / her trusted Advisor. It paints a grim […]

Am I Really Independent Anymore?

Isn’t it time you started re-thinking your future as an Advisor- Portfolio Manager! Over the last 10 years, several ‘independent dealers’ have been gobbled up by Banks, Insurance and Mutual Fund companies. Investors are left wondering what this really means for them and the advisors who represent them. Does market consolidation really serve the best […]

Why CIRO Advisors Are Moving to Investment Firms

Over the last 15 years, many investment advisors have been too embroiled with volatile markets and worrying clients to get an accurate glimpse of industry changes. One of the reasons why many advisors are uneducated about member firms, is because there is an entirely different class of investment firm that is not the broker dealer. […]

Not All Signing Bonuses Are Equal – What You Must Know

Whether you are moving dealers or exiting, Beware of the Buyer! The offer of signing bonuses is often the most tempting form of inducement for a wealth advisor. But they have also become very confusing and deceptive. Many broker dealers still provide a traditional offer containing two elements. They offer fair market value for his […]