Brexit: Advisers surprised by vote but see 'opportunity in change'

Advisers speak out on implications of referendum result

Nicola Brittain
clock • 4 min read

The vote to leave the EU has already knocked markets, hit the value of sterling and forced the resignation of the prime minister but what could it mean for the financial advice sector? We asked three advisers for their views ...

On the subject of the UK's membership of the EU, financial advisers were almost as polarised as the rest of the country, with an APFA poll conducted in April suggesting four in 10 wanted to remain, while a quarter (26%) were undecided. Despite their political leanings, however, advisers now seem to see the fall-out from Brexit as just another storm to be weathered. The morning after the referendum, Professional Adviser asked three seasoned advisers for their views on how leaving the EU could impact their businesses and how they plan to manage client relationships through what looks li...

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