Driving change in advice: The importance of visible female leadership

Despite progress in recent years, financial advice remains a male-dominated industry. Women are still underrepresented, particularly in leadership roles. Statistics from the Financial Conduct Authority show about 18% of regulated advisers are female. However, Five Wealth director and Chartered financial planner Liz Colfer and Kingswood Group wealth planner Emily Huddart believe that change is underway. Huddart acknowledges that while financial services has traditionally been seen as "a man's world," there has been a growing interest from women in joining the sector. Colfer shares a...