The Adviser Issue 14 | Page 8

The longevity of our sector

We asked for how long you intended to remain advising, and if you had a succession plan in place:
How long do you think you will continue advising?

58 %

of firms have a succession plan
For a number of years to come Exit 3-5 Exit 1-3 years Exit within a year

80 %

of those with a succession plan intend to pass to family, or member of the firm, or to sell to another firm( only 6 % would sell to a consolidator)
The future of our profession looks bright. Advisers remain overwhelmingly positive and 70 % envisage advising for many years to come with only 3 % planning to exit this year.

70 % of

of advisers intend to continue advising for a number of years

62 % succession

advisers have a plan
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