Five questions advisers should ask before joining a network

A modern network will provide the essential regulatory infrastructure

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When considering a network, Richard Phillips shares some questions to help advisers make the right choice...

Joining a modern network that supports authentic independent financial advice can be transformational for a business when facing increased regulatory pressures (including Consumer Duty), volatile professional indemnity (PI) insurance costs and new consumer expectations and technology requirements. Authentic independent financial advice is all about being unconstrained in how you serve clients and where you are not incentivised to promote certain products or platforms over others other than supporting clients in their best interests. A modern network will provide the essential regulato...

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