The who, what, where of advice: Intelliflo's 2025 Advice Map of the UK

Bridging the advice gap(s)

clock • 7 min read

Knowing who receives financial advice, who doesn't and why is crucial to understanding and addressing the advice gap, writes Nick Eatock

The most likely people in the UK to receive financial advice are married men over 50 living in London or the South East of England.  That's the headline finding from our analysis of nearly 3 million advised client records held within Intelliflo Office.  We know from various studies that the advice gap is a persistent issue in the UK: despite the crucial role advice plays in helping people build their future financial security, too many people struggle to access expert support with their finances. As a result, millions of UK consumers are not saving and investing enough, putting the...

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

Private markets push meets adviser pragmatism: 'Real shift will come when advisers are empowered, not pressured'

Private markets push meets adviser pragmatism: 'Real shift will come when advisers are empowered, not pressured'

Higher proof-of-value demands and operational challenges keep private markets on margins of UK advice portfolios

Sahar Nazir
clock 19 December 2025 • 9 min read
Feel Good Friday: Tyndall Partnerships supports charity drive delivering Christmas aid to over 500 families

Feel Good Friday: Tyndall Partnerships supports charity drive delivering Christmas aid to over 500 families

Business development exec Lawrence Patrick joined charity The Mehiel Foundation

Professional Adviser
clock 19 December 2025 • 1 min read
Why human connection remains central in a digitally enabled advice sector

Why human connection remains central in a digitally enabled advice sector

'It is clear that the sector is moving through a significant period of transformation'

Tim Riseborough
clock 17 December 2025 • 3 min read