In recent weeks, there have been significant changes and wide-ranging news headlines that will affect the way people manage their personal finances. And whilst final details are still to be laid out in a number of these areas, many believe that what emerges from all of this is a clear call to advice.
This means that more people will look for what is known as an IFA or “independent financial adviser”. With promising indications of economic recovery in the UK going into 2011, consumers have started to become more optimistic with their financial behaviour.
Many investors have been holding their money in cash, waiting to reinvest their cash at a later date. This group will now be facing the challenge of having to choose the best options for their money, to return short-term gains and long-term growth. These savers and investors will be one of the main groups of people that will be seeking independent financial advice in the near future.
With all these changes to financial products, legislation and state benefits affecting retirement planning people need to think about how they will live after retirement from work. Retirement and investment planning are the two biggest factors that drive people to seek independent financial advice and almost half of all searches on sites where an IFA can be found are based on people looking for ways to seek financial advice on these areas. This trend is likely to continue in the future.
The range of retirement options available to the individual and companies have never been more complex and people will need to draw on the knowledge, expertise and market overview of a true expert in retirement planning. Consumers need to take control of their retirement planning, financial management and overall investment choices by seeking advice from an independent financial adviser.