Employers should opt for 'friendly' advisers says AIFA

Paul Smee, AIFA director general, says this includes looking at IFAs' past experiences and qualifications before making a decision. It is also important the employer and adviser are able to form a good personal relationship, Smee has told the the NAPF conference. Communication skills play an important part when judging how successful an IFA will be in dealing with employees, according to what the IFA community itself believes the industry should ask of advisers, Smee adds. Other things for employers to consider include whether the adviser can provide, for example, own research, and...