The all-cash deal values Canadian asset manager CI Financial, including its U.S. wealth business, at nearly $8.7 billion. | November 26, 2024
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By focusing on the client-facing aspects of an advisor's business, FA-IQ aims to equip its readers with the knowledge and tools necessary to build stronger relationships with their clients, ultimately driving growth and success in their practices.