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Your Regulatory Home — Without the Restrictive Culture

Eastview Ia operates as a CIRO-registered dealer (Member No. DM-710284), providing the regulatory umbrella for independent advisors across Canada. We hold registrations through the Canadian Securities Administrators via the National Registration Database (NRD No. 48217), with the Alberta Securities Commission serving as our principal regulator.

First, we handle all regulatory filings, capital adequacy requirements, and insurance bonding — then we manage annual audits and ongoing reporting — and finally, you retain full operational autonomy over your practice: your clients, your brand, your schedule. There's no product shelf dictating what you can recommend, no mandatory proprietary fund allocation, and no restrictive non-compete clause that holds your book hostage.

You might be wondering whether joining a dealer platform means losing the independence you worked to build. It doesn't. We don't dictate how you run your book — whether you're a solo practitioner managing $15M in AUA or a team overseeing $300M+. The infrastructure scales; it never constrains. When Clearwater Financial Group joined in 2022, they maintained their existing client service model, branding, and fee schedule — Eastview simply removed the operational friction underneath.

Our guarantee: We guarantee your regulatory registration transfer completes within the documented timeline, or we extend complimentary platform access for the delay period — day for day. This guarantee has been honoured since our founding and is included in writing in every onboarding agreement.

Compliance as a Conversation, Not an Interrogation

Pre-trade suitability checks automated within Eastview Central — flagging potential KYC mismatches, concentration risk violations, and outside-risk-tolerance allocations before the order reaches the market. This isn't a gatekeeping mechanism; it's a safety net that protects both you and your clients.

Quarterly book-of-business reviews conducted collaboratively — not punitively. Our compliance team sits down with you (virtually or in-person) to review your documentation quality, identify gaps before regulators do, and offer practical remediation guidance that respects how you actually run your practice.

Proactive regulatory bulletin interpretation with plain-language summaries in both official languages, delivered within 5 business days of any CIRO or CSA notice that affects your registration category or client-facing obligations.

Annual mock audit preparation included for every advisor on the platform — simulating the exact documentation requests, interview protocols, and sampling methodology used by CIRO examination teams.

Every advisor receives a Compliance Health Score — a composite metric measuring documentation completeness, KYC currency, trade rationale quality, and complaint history. The score updates monthly and benchmarks your practice against anonymized platform-wide data, so you always know where you stand.

You might be thinking compliance support sounds good in theory, but every dealer says this. Here's the difference: since implementing the Compliance Health Score system, advisor deficiency findings at regulatory examinations have dropped by 62% across our platform. That's not a testimonial — it's an auditable statistic. Read how our compliance framework supported real advisor practices in our case studies.

Key deliverables: Internal controls reports, KYC documentation frameworks, annual mock audit packages, quarterly compliance review summaries, and regulatory bulletin digests.

Your Practice Is Worth Something — Do You Know How Much?

Formalized succession planning advisory including independent practice valuation — partnered with accredited valuation firms who specialize in financial advisory businesses — buyer-seller matching within Eastview's advisor network, deal structuring guidance, regulatory transition management, and emergency continuity agreements.

The process begins with a comprehensive practice valuation that considers your recurring revenue composition, client demographics and retention rates, service model scalability, and average revenue per household. We don't use generic industry multiples — each valuation reflects the specific economics of your book.

For advisors not yet ready to transition, we establish emergency continuity agreements: legally documented plans that designate a successor advisor, outline client communication protocols, and ensure your practice equity is protected in the event of disability, illness, or unexpected departure. These agreements are reviewed annually and stored securely within Eastview Central.

You might assume succession planning is only for advisors about to retire. Consider: 73% of Eastview advisors over age 55 have a filed continuity plan. The other 27% are working on theirs. A continuity plan protects your clients and your practice equity from day one — not just in your final year. Summit Peak Wealth's case study illustrates how practice valuation increased from $2.1M to $3.4M after implementing structured succession documentation alongside our Advisor Growth Blueprint.

Deliverables: Independent practice valuation report, continuity agreement templates, buyer-seller matching within the Eastview network, deal structuring term sheets, regulatory transition timeline documentation, and estate planning coordination guidance.

One Login. Every System. Zero Excuses.

Eastview Central is a single-login, cloud-based dashboard integrating CRM, portfolio management, trade execution, client reporting, document management, and compliance tracking. It was designed from the ground up for independent advisor workflows — not retrofitted from an institutional platform or cobbled together from white-labelled third-party tools.

API connections with Fidelity Clearing Canada, Credential Financial, National Bank Independent Network, and third-party tools including Croesus, Morningstar, and Wealthscope. Data flows bidirectionally: trade orders push out, confirmations and position updates pull back, and reconciliation happens automatically overnight. No manual CSV uploads, no spreadsheet bridges, no duplicate data entry.

The platform includes built-in client portal functionality — secure document sharing, electronic signature workflows, and on-demand performance reporting that your clients can access 24/7 through a branded login. This eliminates the need for separate client-facing software and reduces the number of third-party vendors you need to manage.

You might wonder if "unified platform" is just marketing language for "we bought five tools and put them behind one login." It's not. Eastview Central was architected from the ground up by James Colquitt's technology team — purpose-built for independent advisor workflows. When Clearwater Financial Group needed a custom API bridge for Croesus, we built it in 6 weeks. Their reconciliation errors dropped from 23/month to fewer than 2.

Your Back Office — Without Hiring a Back Office

Trade processing, account administration, fee billing, GIPS-aligned performance reporting, tax slip generation, and cash flow projections — all handled by Eastview's centralized operations team based in Calgary. You don't need to hire an operations manager, train an admin assistant on compliance protocols, or spend weekends reconciling custodial statements.

Multiple custodial partners for flexibility in account holding and settlement. Whether your clients hold assets at Fidelity Clearing Canada, Credential Financial, or National Bank Independent Network, our operations team manages the settlement workflows, corporate action processing, and account transfer mechanics on your behalf.

Fee billing is automated through Eastview Central: you define your fee schedules by account type, tier, or client segment, and the system calculates, deducts, and reconciles fees on your chosen cycle — monthly, quarterly, or annually. Fee invoices are automatically generated for client records, and your compensation statement is published to your dashboard within 3 business days of each billing cycle.

You might be concerned about entrusting your back-office to a third party. Here's our accountability: average processing turnaround is 1.2 business days for standard requests — tracked, published, and reported to you monthly. We treat this metric the way you treat AUA — as a number that matters. One of our case study advisors saved $51,200 in first-year operational costs by replacing two part-time admin roles with Eastview's centralized operations support.

Deliverables: Year-end closing packages, GIPS-aligned financial statements, cash flow projections, automated fee billing and reconciliation, compensation statements, and tax slip generation (T3, T5, T5008).

The Grid Is Published. The Calculator Is Free. The Math Doesn't Lie.

Full compensation grid published and available before you sign any agreement. We'll email it to you the day you request it — not after three meetings and a letter of intent.

Tiered by gross production with clear breakpoints and zero hidden platform charges — technology access, compliance support, and back-office processing included, not billed as separate line items. There are no desk fees, no technology surcharges, no E&O top-ups, and no marketing levies buried in the fine print.

An online grid calculator lets you model projected income using your actual GDC figures. Enter your trailing twelve-month gross dealer concession, select your registration category, and see exactly what your take-home looks like on the Eastview platform versus your current arrangement.

You might be skeptical that any dealer publishes their real grid. We do. Our platform-wide average advisor payout ratio is 87.3% — compared to an industry average estimated at 78–82%. We report this number annually because it keeps us accountable. We also facilitate fixed income ladder strategy considerations and Series 7 and Series 66 equivalency discussions for cross-border advisors navigating multi-jurisdictional licensing. Request your custom grid comparison to see the difference in real dollars.

A 47-Point Diagnostic — Before a Single Recommendation

One-on-one and group coaching led by Lisette Duval, ICF-ACC, CFP®, CLU® — Eastview's Director of Practice Development. Lisette has coached over 120 independent advisors since 2019, with a focus on translating practice data into specific, actionable growth levers rather than motivational platitudes.

The Advisor Growth Blueprint is a structured 12-month practice scaling program encompassing client segmentation workshops, revenue-per-household optimization, time audits, team hiring frameworks, and service tier design. Each month includes a scheduled coaching session, a deliverable review, and updated benchmarks so you can measure progress against specific KPIs — not vague feelings of improvement.

Every engagement begins with a quantitative practice diagnostic — 47 data points — benchmarked against anonymized platform-wide data. The diagnostic covers revenue composition (recurring vs. transactional), client concentration risk, average revenue per household by segment, operational cost ratios, time allocation patterns, and referral pipeline health. You receive a written report before any recommendations are made.

You might be thinking "practice coaching" means generic motivational webinars. Our coaching is data-driven: a 47-point assessment that benchmarks your practice against hundreds of peers. If your revenue per household doesn't improve, we know within 90 days and adjust the approach. Summit Peak Wealth's practice valuation increased from $2.1M to $3.4M after completing the Blueprint — and their revenue per advisor rose 28.4%.

Deliverables: Practice diagnostic report, client segmentation analysis, service tier documentation, 12-month growth roadmap, monthly coaching sessions, and annual progress benchmarking.

45 to 90 Days. Named Transition Manager. Every Account Tracked.

White-glove onboarding includes a dedicated transition manager — assigned by name, not by queue. Your transition manager serves as your single point of contact throughout the entire process, coordinating between your current dealer, custodians, regulators, and our internal operations team. You won't be passed between departments or left waiting on hold.

• Pre-transition book analysis: revenue composition, account types, product holdings, and regulatory complexity assessment
• Account re-documentation support with pre-populated KYC templates based on your existing data
• Client communication templates and co-branded letters customized to your practice brand
• FAQ scripts for client conversations addressing common concerns about dealer changes
• Dedicated client service line during transition — staffed by Eastview team members who know your file
• ATON transfer tracking dashboard within Eastview Central, updated in real time
• 90-day post-transition check-in to resolve any residual issues and confirm platform optimization

The New Advisor Launch Protocol covers regulatory registration, technology setup, compliance training, and brand consultation — typically completed in 60 days for advisors building a new independent practice from scratch.

You might be staying at a suboptimal dealer because you've heard horror stories about ATON transfers and client attrition. Clearwater Financial Group tracked 847 accounts through our Transition Tracker — and lost zero clients. Tanya Berezowski launched a complete independent practice in 54 days. These aren't outliers — they're the standard our transition team is measured against.

Compliant Creative — Reviewed in 48 Hours, Not 48 Days

A preferred vendor network and internal creative resource library — compliant website templates, social media content calendars pre-approved by compliance, co-branded client event kits, seminar decks, and referral program frameworks. Every resource is built specifically for independent financial advisors operating under Canadian securities regulations, so you're not adapting U.S.-centric templates or guessing about CIRO advertising rules.

All marketing materials are reviewed by compliance with a guaranteed 48-hour turnaround for standard requests. Complex submissions — such as performance advertising, third-party testimonials, or multi-channel campaign packages — receive priority review within 72 hours. No material sits in an indefinite queue, and every submission receives written feedback, not a form rejection.

For advisors who want hands-on support, our preferred vendor network includes pre-vetted designers, copywriters, videographers, and digital marketing specialists who understand financial services compliance. We negotiate preferred rates on your behalf, and all vendor-produced work is submitted through the same 48-hour review pipeline.

You might be resigned to marketing materials gathering dust in a compliance review queue. An advisor in Saskatoon submitted a 12-page client newsletter on a Monday morning and had full compliance clearance by Tuesday at 4 PM — 30 hours, not 30 days. Our Insights blog regularly publishes guidance on advisor marketing best practices under current CIRO rules.

2,340 CE Credit Hours Delivered Last Year — and Counting

CE-accredited courses, webinars, and masterclasses delivered through Eastview Central. All content is developed or curated by our leadership team and subject matter experts — not outsourced to generic content providers. Courses are available on-demand, so you complete them on your schedule, not ours.

Topics range from Client Focused Reforms and Total Cost Reporting to insurance-based estate planning, cross-border tax considerations, behavioural finance applications, and advanced portfolio construction for high-net-worth clients. We add new courses quarterly based on regulatory developments and advisor feedback, and every course includes downloadable reference materials you can use in client conversations.

Automated reminders fire 90 days before designation renewal deadlines — CFP® certified financial planner CE requirements, CLU®, CIM®, and FCSI® designation maintenance all supported. The system tracks your completed credits against each designation's specific requirements and shows you exactly which courses satisfy which categories, eliminating guesswork and last-minute scrambles.

You might be accustomed to scrambling for CE credits in the final weeks before a renewal deadline. Our advisors don't — because the system reminds them at 90 days, again at 60, and provides a curated list of courses matched to their specific designation requirements. Our Speaking & Events program also offers live CE-eligible sessions at industry conferences throughout the year.