Millions turn to advisers in pandemic but advice gap remains - research

This is the equivalent of 6.3 million people, according to analysis from the company. Take-up is strongest among those aged under 35, with 23% of adults in that age group using financial advice.  Protection products have received greater interest as a result and during the pandemic advisers helped 2.3 million people take a policy out.  Talking to advisers has also benefitted people financially, as around one in six people (16%) said the value of their investments have grown, while 12% added they avoided making mistakes with their mortgage and 11% saw their pension value increa...