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Features

Future advisers calling: The importance of entry-level experience

A panel of commentators have emphasised working in a support or administrative role, such as in a call centre, need not be a step backwards and can provide valuable exper...

Financial planning

Candidates react to ‘tough’ new advice exam structure

With the first financial adviser exam of the year under the new structure held on 26 March, candidates have described it “tough” despite changes – meaning questions are m...

Expert Analysis

The bottom-line benefits of taking on a PY adviser

Many advice practices believe that taking on Professional Year advisers will drain resources. But forward-thinking firms are putting them at the heart of their strategy t...

Financial planning

Demand for associate advisers rise but grads left behind

A recruiter’s overview of adviser demand for Q3 2023 indicates limited roles for graduates with the industry pivoting more to re-adopt the associate adviser role....

Financial planning

The appeal of financial advice to students

There has never been a better time to pursue a career in advice as consumer demand is rising, according to 2022 FPA University Student of the Year winner, Matthew Kanizay...