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Paraplanner survey

Paraplanner survey report 2024

The Scottish Widows Paraplanner Survey offers an annual snapshot of the paraplanning profession, capturing the evolving roles, challenges, and aspirations of today’s paraplanners. Based on insights from 200 professionals, the survey explores key issues such as platform preferences, adviser collaboration, the impact of Lifetime Allowance (LTA) changes, and the effects of Consumer Duty regulations.

Findings are presented across three core themes:

Paraplanning in the Regulatory Age – how shifting rules are reshaping the role.
Paraplanning: Myths and Misconceptions – challenging outdated perceptions.
Paraplanning and Technology – exploring the complex relationship between tech and the profession.

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Paraplanner survey 2024 introduction - Paraplanning redefined

Our survey of paraplanners reveals how they feel about their role, the impact of regulation,...

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Paraplanning in the regulatory age

Discover how frequent regulatory changes, including the removal of the Lifetime Allowance and Consumer Duty...

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Paraplanning: The myths and misconceptions

Explore common myths about paraplanning and discover how the role has evolved into a distinct,...

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Paraplanning & technology: A love-hate relationship?

See how paraplanners feel about how the technology they use is evolving and the potential...

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Paraplanner survey 2024 - research round up

Three quarters of our paraplanners are under 50, with a 91% majority employed directly by...

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Paraplanning redefined: Webinar

Rob Kingsbury, editor of Professional Paraplanner, leads a panel discussion on the results of our...

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Paraplanner survey

Paraplanner survey report 2023

The Scottish Widows Paraplanner Survey is a temperature check on the health of the paraplanning profession and an insight into the pressing issues facing paraplanners today. This issue reveals how over 400 paraplanners feel about their role; their relationships with advisers; their use of technology; the challenges and opportunities within the industry; and their aspirations for the future state of the profession.

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The connected paraplanner

Discover insights from Scottish Widows’ Paraplanner Survey, highlighting the evolving role of paraplanners, their tech...

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The professional paraplanner

Explore how paraplanners are redefining their profession in Scottish Widows’ survey. Discover insights on career...

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The technology-enabled paraplanner

Discover how paraplanners are driving change in financial advice through smarter tech use. Learn why...

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Challenges and opportunities

Uncover key insights from Scottish Widows’ Paraplanner Survey on industry challenges like regulation and workload,...

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Other key findings

Explore key findings from Scottish Widows’ Paraplanner Survey, revealing insights on platform engagement, value-added roles,...