If only...: What would you change if you had to start over?

Advisers share the changes they would make if they had their time again

Laura Miller
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The world of advice has changed dramatically during the working lives of most advisers. If they had to do it all over again, knowing what they know now, what would they do differently? Laura Miller finds out...

Easter is traditionally a time of renewal, when the country throws off the cold yoke of winter, embraces the onset of spring and embarks afresh on new projects. As such, it is also a good time to reflect on life choices and their consequences. To this end, Professional Adviser asked the financial community, if they were to start their business lives all over again, what would they do differently? Perfecting the past Some revealed a serious desire to make changes to how they have worked, were they to be allowed to start from scratch. Over-riding themes emerged: the importance of b...

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