The reputation of advisers has been given a boost by the financial crisis, providing them with a wealth of opportunities, suggests a Nucleus survey.
In a poll of 30 member firms, almost half think the crisis has had a positive impact on the industry. Just 5% think the financial meltdown has negatively impacted the perception of advisers. The findings lend credibility to chief executive David Ferguson's belief the crisis has brought unprecedented opportunities for adviser firms. Ferguson thinks the financial storm has forced advisers to raise their standards and helped improve the profile of those better quality firms. "While 2009 has certainly been a challenging year for all in the financial services sector, those adviser firms...
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