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12 practical steps to help your clients prepare for the 2027 inheritance tax changes

We've outlined 12 practical steps clients may want to consider as we move closer to the new rules coming into force about IHT changes.

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What is funded contentment – and why is it important for advisers?

Learn how to guide clients towards funded contentment – a version of financial planning that separates being rich from being wealthy.

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What to expect in the world of pensions in 2026

Kate Smith, Head of Pensions at Aegon outlines key pension developments for 2026.

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How will AI impact financial advice?

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Learn how advisers can use AI to improve efficiency, deepen client insights and strengthen cybersecurity – while maintaining essential human connection.

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Thinking ahead to life after Targeted Support

New FCA rules on Targeted Support aim to help millions save and invest, with clear guidance, new permissions, and key changes for firms from April 2026.

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How advisers can coach clients to outsmart emotional investing

Engineered market urgency tactics can create a sense of FOMO for your clients – here’s how you help them navigate that.

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How to attract and develop new talent in your firm

Firms are always looking to make sure they have the best and brightest among their ranks, but attracting new talent can be tricky. This article looks at the value of working with younger advisers, before considering the ways you can bring them onboard and help them grow with your business.

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How advisers can help couples have better money conversations

Financial advice isn’t just about numbers, it's about real people and their emotions. Learn how a human-centric approach is the best way for advisers to understand their clients.

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Why advisers should talk to clients about taking sabbaticals

This article explores the importance of advisers discussing sabbaticals with clients as a way to prepare for the psychological aspects of retirement.

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What advisers should look out for later this year

If the first half of 2025 felt busy, the second half shows no signs of slowing down. In this article, Steven Cameron highlights the key government and regulatory developments that advisers need to stay on top of as the year progresses.

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The advice landscape is shifting could organic growth be the answer

In this article, Stephen Crosbie, Managing Director of our Adviser Platform, uses data from the latest NextWealth and Aegon guide to explore the organic growth opportunities opening up to advice businesses as the wider industry and regulatory framework shifts.

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Helping clients manage long-term financial planning stress

Discover effective strategies to support clients who feel overwhelmed by long-term financial planning, helping them manage stress and achieve their financial goals.

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How to teach clients that spending matters just as much as saving

Teaching clients how to spend money is the missing link in financial planning.

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Financial wellbeing in the age of AI: is it friend or foe?

AI is here - but how does it have an impact on your client's financial wellbeing? This article explores the ever-evolving relationship between financial wellbeing and AI – and why it matters.

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Why people are turning to Reddit for financial advice

Reddit is growing as an unlikely source of investment advice - it's important to understand why, and how you can keep up.

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What will platforms look like in the future?

This article explores the findings of NextWealth's Platforms Unpacked guide, sponsored by Aegon. By looking at how the platform market has developed in the past, we consider what it could look like in the future.

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How will AI impact financial advice?

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Learn how advisers can use AI to improve efficiency, deepen client insights and strengthen cybersecurity – while maintaining essential human connection.

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Finfluencers: How to keep up with the changing face of financial advice

The way customers consume financial advice is changing, with younger generations turning to social media for guidance on money and investing.

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What does Gen Z want from financial advice?

The first generation of 'digital natives' is a huge potential client base for financial advisers. This article will help you attract - and retain - their attention.

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Is your marketing strategy fit for a rapidly changing world?

With the world changing quickly, here are 7 considerations for effective marketing in modern society.

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What to expect in the world of pensions in 2026

Kate Smith, Head of Pensions at Aegon outlines key pension developments for 2026.

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Article 6 min read

Thinking ahead to life after Targeted Support

New FCA rules on Targeted Support aim to help millions save and invest, with clear guidance, new permissions, and key changes for firms from April 2026.

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Article 5 min read

How to attract and develop new talent in your firm

Firms are always looking to make sure they have the best and brightest among their ranks, but attracting new talent can be tricky. This article looks at the value of working with younger advisers, before considering the ways you can bring them onboard and help them grow with your business.

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7 steps for building an effective platform strategy

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Choosing a platform model to suit your business is one of the most important strategic decisions you'll make, but it's also one of the hardest. In this article, we lay out seven steps that could help you to develop an effective platform strategy, enabling you to make the most of your platform.

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What advisers should look out for later this year

If the first half of 2025 felt busy, the second half shows no signs of slowing down. In this article, Steven Cameron highlights the key government and regulatory developments that advisers need to stay on top of as the year progresses.

Article 5 min read

The advice landscape is shifting could organic growth be the answer

In this article, Stephen Crosbie, Managing Director of our Adviser Platform, uses data from the latest NextWealth and Aegon guide to explore the organic growth opportunities opening up to advice businesses as the wider industry and regulatory framework shifts.

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6 steps to grow your business organically

This article explores the key steps you can take when trying to grow your business strategically and sustainably, based on new data from NextWealth's latest guide for financial advice firms, commissioned by Aegon.

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Targeted Support what’s next and what it means for advisers

Steven Cameron breaks down the FCA’s latest consultation on targeted support and explores how the newest proposals could impact on advisers.

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The Pensions Investment Review an initial analysis

Steven Cameron breaks down the Government’s Pensions Investment Review Final Report and explains the implications for workplace pensions, advisers and EBCs.

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The regulators set out their plans to support UK economic growth

The Government called on financial services regulators to set out how they plan to support their growth agenda. Here's how they responded, with our thoughts and key takeaways.

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What is funded contentment – and why is it important for advisers?

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How advisers can coach clients to outsmart emotional investing

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How advisers can help couples have better money conversations

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What is financial wellbeing and why is it important for advisers?

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This piece explores how balancing today's spending with long-term planning can enhance client satisfaction. Discover the importance of financial wellbeing to you, and why to foster better financial health for your clients.

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Why advisers should talk to clients about taking sabbaticals

This article explores the importance of advisers discussing sabbaticals with clients as a way to prepare for the psychological aspects of retirement.

Article 4 min read

Helping clients manage long-term financial planning stress

Discover effective strategies to support clients who feel overwhelmed by long-term financial planning, helping them manage stress and achieve their financial goals.

Article 3 min read

How to teach clients that spending matters just as much as saving

Teaching clients how to spend money is the missing link in financial planning.

Article 4 min read

How to turn financial comparisons into client insights

Clients can compare their finances not just to their own goals, but to the lives of others. Instead of dismissing these comparisons, advisers can use them to start meaningful conversations. This helps turn feelings of doubt into useful insights, making financial planning clearer and more empowering.