Editor's view: Top advice employers and the culture question

The editor's Friday Night Takeaway from 5 June

Jen Frost
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This week we brought you the Best Financial Advisers to Work For 2026 report, shining a light on advice firms that are setting the standard for engaged employees.

In the digital edition's second year, we profiled the 29 firms that made the grade. The analysis is based not just on employer questionnaires, but also on employee feedback. That staff survey component is so valuable; you can have a great roster of benefits and initiatives, but that doesn't necessarily translate to employee satisfaction. The report is one of the highlights of the year for us, as we get to focus in on what top advice employers are doing well. One thing that stands out is the uniqueness of each firm, and so much of that boils down to culture – something that is in...

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