Financial advice 'a growing career choice'

Any individual who wishes to advise customers on investment, retirement planning and protection options must hold either CeFA or the CFP. Mark Roberts, head of financial regulation at the ifs School of Finance, said: "We have seen a substantial year on year increase in the number of people taking CeFA since it was re-launched in 2004. "For example, the number of those taking this qualification in 2007 was 12pc higher than in 2006." He continued: "The fact so many people are taking CeFA to enable them to become financial advisers is clearly great news for the industry. "In addition, ...