Pivotal moment in advice: The power of a holistic and behavioural approach

The shift to outcome-based strategies

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The future of wealth planning now lies in a holistic approach that integrates hyper-personalisation, emotional intelligence, and outcome-based strategies, writes Rio Stedford

2025 marks a pivotal moment for the wealth management profession. Rapid technological advancements, shifting client expectations, regulatory, and political changes are reshaping the financial planning landscape. The future of wealth planning now lies in a holistic approach that integrates hyper-personalisation, emotional intelligence, and outcome-based strategies. Beyond the ‘what'  and understanding the ‘why' For too long, wealth management has focused on the ‘what'. Be that investment choices, asset allocation, or financial products. However, as client expectations have evolved, u...

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