Clients divulge key benefits to using a financial adviser

Report highlights key motivators for using a financial planner

Sahar Nazir
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UK clients have outlined the key benefits to using a financial adviser, such as for peace of mind and to help them gain a clear plan on how to reach goals.

Research published by Hymans Robertson Investment Services (HRIS) has outlined the key benefits that clients receive from speaking to a financial adviser. The company's Consumer Survey 2023 surveyed more than 1,000 clients in the UK on why they would use a financial adviser. The report is aimed at helping advisers better understand client attitudes of those with investable assets over £300,000. It looked at a number of topics including ‘value' and relevant factors that could be used to assess it. The report found that half (50%) of the clients use a financial adviser to "help gain ...

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