The majority of advisers had been preparing for the new financial services landscape well in advance and had the required qualifications and statements of professional standing in place.
But the impact of the regulation has not stopped there and honing business models to ensure the right clients are willing to pay for financial services is crucial, since advisers can no longer depend on commission from fund groups to pay their wages.
Here Nancy Juetten, marketer and business bio expert, gives six tips for advisers serious about attracting new business in the new year.
