Majority of consumers see value of financial advice - research

clock

More than half of consumers believe they would benefit from seeking financial advice, according to a report out today.

The research from unbiased.co.uk found that 52% of Brits think they would benefit from seeking whole of market financial advice. This sentiment is especially strong among the younger generations, with only 6% of people in their 30s saying they do not think they would benefit at all from receiving advice. Private pensions, mortgages and stocks and shares ISAs top the nation's wish-list of areas they would like help on from a financial adviser, with the UK's 20 and 30 somethings placing mortgages as the number one area they would consider seeking advice for. For the 'at retirement' g...

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 Investment

Infrastructure: A good investment gone bad – and then good again?

Infrastructure: A good investment gone bad – and then good again?

'Infrastructure - a victim of a unique set of circumstances'

Darius McDermott
clock 02 May 2024 • 5 min read
Investment opportunities 'differ by client age group'

Investment opportunities 'differ by client age group'

‘Advisers should consider personal circumstances when it comes to investment’

Isabel Baxter
clock 02 May 2024 • 1 min read
Future of Investment Festival: Our specialist sessions for advisers

Future of Investment Festival: Our specialist sessions for advisers

Future-proofing advice, building sustainable portfolios, all things SDR

Professional Adviser
clock 02 May 2024 • 2 min read