The hidden slight more advisors are experiencing
Ghosting has become a common issue in various relationships, including those between financial advisors and clients. A recent survey revealed that over half of Canadians have experienced ghosting in some form, with advisors particularly affected due to changing societal norms and increased digital interactions. Factors such as clients feeling overwhelmed or embarrassed about financial matters contribute to this behavior, leading to a rise in unreturned communications.
- ▪More than half of Canadians have reported being ghosted in various contexts.
- ▪Ghosting is especially prevalent among younger individuals aged 18 to 34.
- ▪Advisors are increasingly experiencing ghosting due to digital interactions and clients feeling less dependent on them.
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Open this photo in gallery:With ghosting on the rise in dating, friendships and hiring, it's no surprise advisors are also affected.mathisworks/iStockPhoto / Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountEveryone gets ghosted, eventually. Whether in dating, friendship, hiring or financial advice, the abrupt rupture in communication, with no explanation offered, is now common in any relationship.An online survey in 2023 from Vancouver-based Research Co. found more than half of Canadians had been ghosted, be it by a friend (32 per cent), a date (23 per cent), a relative (17 per cent), during the hiring process (15 per cent) or by a prospective client (8 per cent).
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