Majority of female planners would recommend role to other women

Despite career still being considered a ‘male dominated’ sector

Isabel Baxter
clock • 4 min read

The majority (93%) of women surveyed who are currently or have previously been in the financial planning role would recommend it to other women, according to findings from the Women in Personal Finance survey.

More widely, the research – launched last month – revealed a very positive picture of personal finance as a sector for women to succeed in their career journeys, with high average levels of satisfaction around flexibility, support and career opportunities. Commissioned by the Women's Wealth Alliance (WWA), a working group of independent professional body the Consumer Duty Alliance, the research found that women surveyed who currently or previously worked in a wide range of roles across personal finance reported high levels of support in the workplace, with the majority saying that they f...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

News editor's view: The advice profession is getting bigger, but is it getting better?

News editor's view: The advice profession is getting bigger, but is it getting better?

The news editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 11 September

Isabel Baxter
clock 11 September 2026 • 3 min read
Feel Good Friday: Rosemount renews mental health partnership for advisers

Feel Good Friday: Rosemount renews mental health partnership for advisers

Supporting The Global Returns Project, Grief Encounter, FoodCycle and Verve Foundation

Professional Adviser
clock 11 September 2026 • 1 min read
Is compliance the hidden driver of business value and saleability?

Is compliance the hidden driver of business value and saleability?

'The reality is simple - buyers will pay more for certainty'

Paul Bruns
clock 09 September 2026 • 7 min read