Advisers optimistic profession numbers will increase - Pru

The group's nationwide study of 101 financial advisers found nearly two out of five (38%) expected the number of advisers in the profession to increase over the next year, representing a considerable change in expectations over the last 12 months. A similar survey last year found more than half (51%) of advisers predicting numbers across the profession would fall. Prudential suggested part of the reason for this turnaround was increased confidence in recommending financial advice as a career for new recruits - around 70% said they would urge others to start a career in advice. Even so...