U.S. investment management designation buoys advisor, firm

Duration: 6 min 08

Duncan Stewart is an advisor and director of operations at Oakville, Ont.-based Stewart Financial Services, a Manulife Securities Inc. licensed firm. He describes his role as a portfolio manager, his Certified Investment Management Analyst designation, and what it brings to the firm. He spoke...

Young advisor describes his path to success

Duration: 7 min 10

Michael Clarke, an advisor with Sun Life Financial Inc. in Toronto, describes first steps in growing his business, reciprocal business with mortgage agents and his involvement in the community. He spoke with Dan Richards, president of Strategic Imperatives Corp. at the TMX Broadcast Centre in...

Advisor details rewarding client event with star author

Duration: 6 min 31

Kristine Douglas, an advisor and branch manager with IPC Investment Corp. in Toronto, describes a client event that featured David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber, and the lessons she learned from experience. She spoke with Dan Richards, president of Strategic Imperatives Corp., at...

18-year veteran outlines three keys to practice success

Duration: 5 min 14

Brett Worby, an advisor with Partners in Planning Financial Services Ltd. in Georgetown, Ont. reveals three key elements of his long-term business success. He also discusses tax planning and client referrals. He spoke with Dan Richards, president of Strategic Imperatives Corp., at the TMX...

Introducing a successor into your practice

Duration: 3 min 25

Gillian Stovel Rivers, an advisor with Assante Financial Management Ltd., describes how her father introduced her into his business before she ultimately was his successor. She spoke with Dan Richards, president of Strategic Imperatives Corp at the TMX Broadcast Centre in Toronto. (Part 6b of the...

Business transition begins with defining process and team

Duration: 4 min 10

Gillian Stovel Rivers, an advisor with Assante Financial Management Ltd., describes the first steps in taking over her father’s practice. She spoke to Dan Richards, president of Strategic Imperatives Corp., at the TMX Broadcast Centre. Part 6a of the 13 part series Winning Strategies...

Advisor details affordable, effective webinars for clients

Duration: 5 min 18

Scott Plaskett, an advisor and CEO of Ironshield Financial Planning Inc. describes the technology platform he uses for online client reviews, detailing the applications, costs and content. He spoke with Dan Richards, president and CEO of Strategic Imperatives Corp. Winning Strategies...