Retirement: Why the need for counsel is clear

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Nick Sanderson, CEO of Audley Retirement Villages, on why advisers cannot afford to ignore the over-60s.

There is a new generation of retirees: healthier, wealthier and more ambitious than ever before. They want retirement solutions that meet their needs and allow them to live independent, active and sustainable lives. To date however, there has been a distinct lack of tailored professional advice to help them achieve their retirement ambitions. The need for counsel is clear. Unlike previous generations, the majority of over 60s today are homeowners who hold a collective £1trn in housing equity. All too often however, this generation remains unaware of the potential for their single larg...

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