Number of clients who say advice is value for money up 10% in two years

Accessibility and cashflow modelling outlined as measures of value

Sahar Nazir
clock • 2 min read

The majority (82%) of those who have a financial adviser believe it represents “value for money” which marks an increase of 10% from 2023, according to the Scottish Widows Investor Confidence Barometer.

The latest Barometer found that advisers and clients agree that accessibility is important. Nine in ten (90%) advisers said they believe that being contactable is important, with almost all (96%) advised clients agreeing with them. Meanwhile, 96% of advised clients said they consider portfolio performance a top priority, which highlights that accessibility and performance rank equal for advised clients. Moreover, the survey found that both advisers and clients agree that tools such as cashflow modelling are important in demonstrating the value of advice particularly in light of Consum...

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

In Accord launches advice firm client investment 'badge' initiative

In Accord launches advice firm client investment 'badge' initiative

To demonstrate commitment to understanding client needs

Laura Purkess
clock 17 February 2026 • 2 min read
Feel Good Friday: Quilter pledges £3m towards financial education

Feel Good Friday: Quilter pledges £3m towards financial education

Alongside £1m in grants supporting charities

Professional Adviser
clock 13 February 2026 • 1 min read
Brits unlikely to see IFAs despite Budget impact

Brits unlikely to see IFAs despite Budget impact

Just 19% were likely to seek advice, Continuum finds

Isabel Baxter
clock 12 February 2026 • 3 min read