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The mechanics of how Canadian consumers find financial professionals are undergoing a permanent transformation. For decades, traditional search engine optimization focused entirely on ranking within the standard ten blue links on a results page. If an advisor wrote enough keyword-dense articles, Google would display their website link, and a prospect might click it. Today, that linear user journey is being replaced by Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Opt

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I spending the right amount on marketing—or just guessing?” you’re asking the right question. For many advisors, the biggest frustration with lead generation for financial services in Canada isn’t a lack of leads. It’s uncertainty around cost, return, and timelines. We hear this constantly from advisors across Canada. One firm spends aggressively and sees mixed results. Another plays it safe and sees almost none. Somewhere in between is a r