Career satisfaction among advisers picks up this year

Advisers either completely or somewhat satisfied with career choice

Isabel Baxter
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Career satisfaction among advisers has increased this year, Fidelity Adviser Solutions has found.

Its annual 2024 IFA DNA report conducted by NextWealth found that after a relatively low score last year (74%), career satisfaction has picked up this year with 83% of advisers either completely or somewhat satisfied with their career choice. The report stated that in the past, advisers at larger firms have tended to feel more satisfied than sole traders, but this is no longer the case with satisfaction scores very similar across firms of all sizes. Last year's survey highlighted a strong feeling of frustration amongst advisers due mainly to the increasing burden of compliance. Howeve...

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