Would you consider offering episodic advice in future to those of your clients who may prefer this approach?…
Of the 10 million Australians looking to see an adviser in 2025, half want to pay for advice as-and-when they need it. Is that a business model you’d consider adopting?
“It is abundantly clear that episodic financial advice – tailored to fit budgets and life circumstances – is what Australians want,” says Olivia Beringer, Research Director at Investment Trends. “Customers are calling for it.”
But are Kiwis? Does the prospect of billing on an ad-hoc basis seem attractive? Some of those across the Ditch point to data showing a growing divide between the higher costs of comprehensive financial advice and the affordability of episodic guidance.
Beringer says her firm’s data highlights a clear opportunity to inject greater flexibility into the sector. What’s your view?
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