Conseiller
Conseiller.ca is a Montreal-based French-language B2B media platform serving Quebec financial advisors and planners with news, regulatory analysis, accredited webinars, and SME content. Operated by Newcom Média Québec Inc. since 2000, it monetizes via subscriptions, institutional sponsorships, and continuing-education webinars.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersMontreal, Canada
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What Conseiller does
Conseiller (operating as Conseiller.ca) is a Montreal-based French-language B2B media platform serving financial services professionals in Quebec. Founded in 2000 and operated by Newcom Média Québec Inc. (a division of the family-owned Newcom Media Inc. conglomerate), the platform publishes daily news, regulatory updates, and analysis on Quebec and Canadian taxation, investment markets, insurance, retirement planning, and SME financial management. Its product surface extends beyond articles to include accredited webinars, podcast and interview series (Gestionnaires en direct), themed dossiers, expert blogs, and an SME-focused vertical (Conseiller PME), all accessible primarily through subscription and free gated content.
The company derives revenue from three streams: recurring subscription access for individual advisors and planners, advertising and sponsored content sold to asset managers and financial institutions (Manuvie, RBC GAM, CIBC GAM, Ninepoint, Placements NEI), and professional services revenue from continuing education webinars accredited through a partnership with Espace FC, which delivers UFC credits recognized by CSF, FP Canada, and OCRCVM. Go-to-market is sales-led B2B, combining direct subscription, email newsletters, social channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook), and sponsored content deals. Distribution is intentionally regional, restricted to the Quebec market via French-language content.
The business is run by a small team (1-10 employees) including an editor-in-chief (Richard Cloutier), a deputy editor (Alizée Calza), and a staff journalist (Carole Le Hirez), with shared infrastructure and cross-publication leverage provided by the Newcom Media Inc. parent, which also owns sister titles Advisor.ca, Finance et Investissement, and Investment Executive. There is no disclosed external institutional investment; ownership is private and family-held.
Conseiller firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Conseiller
- Legal name
- Newcom Média Québec Inc.
- Website
- https://conseiller.ca
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Conseiller.ca is a Montreal-based French-language B2B media platform serving Quebec financial advisors and planners with news, regulatory analysis, accredited webinars, and SME content. Operated by Newcom Média Québec Inc. since 2000, it monetizes via subscriptions, institutional sponsorships, and continuing-education webinars.
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Conseiller industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Financial Media and Professional Publishing
- NAICS
- Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131)
- SIC
- Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Compliance & Risk Intelligence Publishing (KYC/AML, ESG, Cyber, Privacy) (MPAJACAC)
Keywords
Where Conseiller is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montreal
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Conseiller business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Subscription Revenue: Subscription-based access to professional financial content, news, and analysis for financial advisors and planners in Quebec.
- Advertising and Sponsorship: Sponsored content, partner dossiers, and advertising from financial institutions including investment managers, insurance companies, and banks.
- Webinar Accreditations: Continuing education credits (UFC) offered through webinars in partnership with Espace FC, providing accreditation from CSF, FP Canada, and OCRCVM.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Professional subscription for financial advisors and planners |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Conseiller product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Conseiller publishes a French-language digital media platform (conseiller.ca) delivering financial industry news, regulatory updates, taxation analysis, insurance coverage, and SME financial strategies tailored for Quebec financial advisors and planners. The offering is monetized through professional subscriptions, accredited continuing-education webinars (UFC credits), email newsletters, and partner-sponsored dossiers from financial institutions.
Product overview
Conseiller.ca is a unified media publishing platform that delivers financial services news, analysis, and professional development resources for Quebec-based financial advisors. The core platform (Conseiller.ca) integrates multiple content channels including the main news site, expert blogs, webinars, podcasts (Gestionnaires en direct), and themed dossiers—all accessible through subscription and advertising. The product architecture combines original editorial content with partner-sponsored content, continuing education programs, and multimedia resources in a single integrated offering.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Conseiller.ca Professional Subscription Platform The flagship French-language digital media platform for Quebec financial services professionals, providing news, regulatory updates, taxation analysis, insurance coverage, SME strategies, compliance content, and client relations resources for financial advisors, planners, and investment representatives.
- Webinaires (Accredited Webinars)
Quantifiable outcome
- Continuing education credits available through accredited webinars
Companies that use Conseiller
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Conseiller technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Conseiller partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Investissements ManuviecoreManuvie sponsored webinar on all-in-one ETFs/Funds, presented by Patrick Landucci and Robert Wernic, offering UFC continuing education credits. The webinar promoted Manuvie's ETF solutions for financial advisors.
- RBC Gestion mondiale d'actifscoreRBC GAM partner dossier series covering climate change, biodiversity, net-zero emissions, and carbon neutrality topics. Content provides educational material on sustainable investing and active stewardship.
- Ninepoint PartnersminorSponsored content on industry perspectives covering flow-through shares and resource sector investment opportunities.
- Placements NEIminorExpert advice column featuring market outlook perspectives from John Bai, Head of Investments at Aviso and Placements NEI.
- Espace FCcorePartnership for continuing education accreditation. Webinars are accredited through Espace FC for UFC credits from CSF, FP Canada, and OCRCVM. Espace FC manages certificate delivery post-webinar.
- Gestion globale d'actifs CIBCcoreSponsored 'Gestionnaires en direct' program featuring market insights from CIBC asset management experts including Craig Jerusalim, Éric Morin, Pablo Martinez, Sandy Sanders, Greg Gipson, and Mickey Ganguly.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Conseiller competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Investment Executive: English-Canadian sister publication under Newcom Media serving advisors nationally. Comparable product mix (news, dossiers, webinars) and overlapping advertiser roster targeting Canadian financial professionals.
- Les Affaires: Quebec-based French-language business and finance media serving Quebec professionals and SME decision-makers. Direct overlap with Conseiller's Quebec French-language audience and SME content vertical (Conseiller PME).
- Advisor.ca: English-Canadian sister publication under Newcom Media's Groupe Finance, covering the same financial advisor audience with the same product mix (news, dossiers, webinars, sponsored content). Most directly comparable asset given shared ownership, similar B2B media model, and overlapping Quebec/Canada reach.
- Finance et Investissement: Another sister title within Newcom Media's Groupe Finance, historically focused on Quebec securities professionals. Shares the same advertising/subscription economics and continuing-education-driven engagement model.
Broad incumbents
- Financial Times: Global financial media incumbent offering in-depth coverage of regulation, ESG, and asset management. Overlaps thematically with Conseiller's regulatory and ESG dossiers but serves a global rather than Quebec-French audience.
- Reuters: Global news incumbent with substantial Canadian financial services coverage, including regulatory and tax reporting. Competes for the same advisor attention during major news cycles but does not target the Quebec French-language niche.
- The Globe and Mail (Report on Business): Canada's national newspaper with a substantial Report on Business section covering financial services, regulation, and personal finance. Competes for Quebec-based advisor attention on national regulatory and market stories but is English-only.
- Morningstar: Global investment research and data incumbent producing fund analysis, market commentary, and advisor-facing tools. Comparable in serving advisor information needs but operates at broader geographic scale with proprietary data products.
- Bloomberg News: Global financial news and data incumbent covering Canadian markets, regulation, and institutional finance. Overlaps with Conseiller's market analysis and regulatory coverage but operates at vastly broader scale and serves a global institutional audience.
Regional players
- Wealth Professional Canada: English-Canadian B2B media serving financial advisors and wealth managers nationwide. Comparable content categories (news, analysis, dossiers) and similar advertiser base, but targets the English Canadian market rather than Quebec specifically.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Conseiller leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Conseiller funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Conseiller M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Conseiller
What does Conseiller do?
Conseiller publishes a French-language digital media platform (conseiller.ca) delivering financial industry news, regulatory updates, taxation analysis, insurance coverage, and SME financial strategies tailored for Quebec financial advisors and planners. The offering is monetized through professional subscriptions, accredited continuing-education webinars (UFC credits), email newsletters, and partner-sponsored dossiers from financial institutions.
Is Conseiller a public or private company?
Conseiller is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Conseiller founded?
Conseiller was founded in 2000. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Conseiller based?
Conseiller is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Conseiller make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Subscription Revenue is the primary driver. The others are advertising and Sponsorship and webinar Accreditations.
Who are Conseiller's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Investment Executive, Les Affaires, Advisor.ca and Finance et Investissement. Broad incumbents are Financial Times, Reuters, The Globe and Mail (Report on Business), Morningstar and Bloomberg News. Wealth Professional Canada is listed as a regional player.
Does Conseiller have an API?
No public API is recorded for Conseiller.
What industry is Conseiller in?
Conseiller's product category is Financial Media and Professional Publishing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAJACAC, Compliance & Risk Intelligence Publishing (KYC/AML, ESG, Cyber, Privacy). Its NAICS code is 5131 and its SIC code is 2741.