Firms toil to build exec-only models

clock

Advisory businesses are acknowledging the benefits of execution-only capability, but struggling to build viable propositions, according to one major adviser support group.

Network and national advisory group Tenet said almost a third of its firms are "seriously considering" execution-only, but it predicted just 5% would be able to build something meaningful in the next 12 months because of difficulties in driving traffic. Keith Richards, the group's distribution and development director, said: "We have got a small number of firms that have developed this capability and we are using them as the benchmarks for what does and does not work." Most businesses are looking to build a service initially for protection products, as they are deemed the most viable ...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Next gen group takes on young adviser shortage

Next gen group takes on young adviser shortage

Hollee Vivian launches initiative with adviser peers

Isabel Baxter
clock 15 September 2026 • 4 min read
News editor's view: The advice profession is getting bigger, but is it getting better?

News editor's view: The advice profession is getting bigger, but is it getting better?

The news editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 11 September

Isabel Baxter
clock 11 September 2026 • 3 min read
Feel Good Friday: Rosemount renews mental health partnership for advisers

Feel Good Friday: Rosemount renews mental health partnership for advisers

Supporting The Global Returns Project, Grief Encounter, FoodCycle and Verve Foundation

Professional Adviser
clock 11 September 2026 • 1 min read