IFAs 'most trusted' for retirement advice

When asked who they would trust the most to help them plan their retirement, nearly a third of people surveyed by Defaqto say an IFA would be their main port of call. In 2009, 30% of respondents say they would most trust a financial adviser when it came to retirement planning, while 28% would ask friends or family. Meanwhile, the number of people who would trust their own judgement has sharply declined, down from 27% in 2007 to just 20% this year. However, less than a quarter of people have sought retirement advice from an IFA, Defaqto's survey suggests. Matt Ward, wealth manage...