Practice

How she does it: successful women’s roundtable

The paths women take to success in the advisory business are as diverse as the individuals themselves. Striking the right balance between work and family life is hard, but not impossible. The women we spoke with consistently praised the flexibility of the financial industry—noting its client-centric nature lets them break free of rigid working hours, […]

By Deanne Gage |May 1, 2009

11 min read

Divorce divisions

Statistics Canada tells us 37.7% of all Canadian marriages will end in a divorce before the 30th anniversary. And divorce before age 30 is becoming so common that it’s creating a demographic phenomenon: The starter marriage. Going through separation can be diffi cult at any time. It’s complicated by the fact that the Divorce Act, […]

By Patricia Bond and Erika Penner |May 1, 2009

7 min read

Take her advice

For the past 50 years, the power and consistency of the feminist movement has created ideal conditions for the emergence of women in the advice channel who truly understand the importance of financial independence and value its attainment. And, no surprise, these women clients seek both like and like-minded financial professionals to guide them toward […]

By Donna Kerry |May 1, 2009

2 min read

Odd lots

Failure, it is said, is of uncertain paternity, while victory has many parents. In the midst of a severe financial crisis, blame seeks a ready target. And yet, every financial crisis has a pattern that unfolds with predictable excesses, villains and scapegoats. If you canvass people who are distant from financial services, invariably they will […]

By Scot Blythe |April 29, 2009

3 min read