HENRYs at risk of missing out on HERO status

Financial advisers concerned that high earners lack clear wealth strategies

Isabel Baxter
clock • 2 min read

Financial advisers have warned that many individuals who are high earners, not rich yet (HENRYs) lack clear long-term investment strategies.

Research from Titan Wealth has found that despite strong earnings and successful careers, many HENRYs' incomes have yet to translate into enduring financial freedom. The wealth firm's latest research with 150 UK IFAs found that that 73% of HENRY clients over-rely on future earnings rather than building wealth now, while 58% struggle with lifestyle inflation and 49% lack consistent saving or investment discipline. Additionally, 80% of IFAs believe HENRYs suffer from poor diversification or lack a clear long-term investment strategy, leaving them vulnerable to market volatility and miss...

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