CapIntel, the leading financial technology platform for wealth professionals, released the findings of a new study revealing a notable desire for more personalized services, according to 28 per cent of Canadian investors.
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2024 CapIntel Investor Engagement Report (Graphic: Business Wire)
Bringing important insights for advisors this new year, the results of the 2024 CapIntel Investor Engagement Report, aims to give a better understanding of investor expectations in 2024. The report polled over 1,000 Canadian investors who work with a financial advisor, and found the majority of clients (75 per cent) are satisfied with their current financial advisor, but there’s room for improvement overall.
The survey revealed that during the rise in digital communication, the human element continues to be an important ingredient for strong client engagement. Indeed, in-person meetings are the preferred method of communication for nearly half of investors (41 per cent). However, client convenience seems to be on the rise with more than a quarter (28 per cent) preferring email, 18 per cent preferring phone calls, and 10 per cent choosing video calls.
“It’s never been more clear how important the client experience is for advisors. Canadian investors crave personalized advice from someone who understands their needs,” said James Rockwood, Founder & CEO of CapIntel. “As advisors look to impress clients in an evolving digital environment, they need to implement technology, like CapIntel’s intuitive sales enablement platform, to help streamline their processes and deliver investment advice that reflects a deep understanding of their client’s unique financial objectives.”
The #1 reason Canadian investors stick with their advisor is because they understand their personal situation and preferences well (65 per cent). And given the 28 per cent of Canadian investors who answered “more personalized advice tailored to my financial goals” when asked how their advisor could improve, the survey showed a clear demand for a wealth management experience based on understanding and relationship building over performance.
With new expectations comes the need for a new way of doing things. CapIntel’s OMNI solution unlocks the possibilities of personalized financial advice for advisors and investors. The digital investment proposals include engaging and educational components, allowing advisors and clients to interact with each other from wherever and whenever. It houses all the trusted data, tools, and functions of the CapIntel proposal generator used by 12,000+ advisors across North America, and now with an elevated online output. Learn more here or book a demo here.
Additional Study Findings
- 78% of Canadian investors chose their financial advisor based on a referral from a bank/financial institution, previous advisor, friend or family.
- 33% expect their advisor to check in semi-annually (twice a year) about their investment strategy. Quarterly check-ins are the next most popular, with 32% of respondents preferring this frequency.
- Satisfaction is highest in Saskatchewan/Manitoba (81% combined), Alberta (80%), and British Columbia (74%). It’s lowest in the Atlantic provinces (59%) and Quebec (69%).
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About the Study
The study, conducted leveraging the Angus Reid panel on behalf of CapIntel from November 20 – 23, 2023, was completed by 1,001 Canadians who work with a financial advisor for investment advice. The survey was conducted in English. For comparison purposes only, a probability sample of this size would carry a margin of error of +/- 3 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
About CapIntel
CapIntel is a B2B fintech company, serving financial institutions across North America. Its intuitive, web-based applications are improving the overall experience for wealth professionals and investors alike. The company’s mission is to elevate personal finance and a significant part of this means growing wealth through investments while creating meaningful conversations between advisors and their clients. Its platform helps financial professionals deliver transparent, data-driven, and personalized information to their clients so they can get a better understanding of their investments and feel at ease knowing their future is secured. With over 12,000 advisors and 800 wholesalers across North America on their platform, CapIntel is transforming the advisor-client experience. See www.capintel.com for more information.
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