We carry out research on behalf of brands and organisations, in collaboration with partners, and to explore issues for ourselves.
Often this research is commercially confidential but, where insights are captured in a report format and we’re able to share the findings, we publish those reports here as part of of our Discovery series.
It has been ten years since Pension Freedoms granted people far greater flexibility in how they could drawdown their defined contribution pension pots. With clients no longer restricted to purchasing annuities, the market for retirement investments has grown in importance.
The FCA’s Retirement Income and Advice Review has highlighted the need for financial advisers to reassess their retirement planning strategies, focusing not just on investment risk but on broader client needs. We believe this shift will drive increased demand for both smoothed and guaranteed income products. At NextWealth, we have launched a report focused on growing the smoothed funds sector.
On 18 March 2025, we hosted our flagship event, NextWealth Live. This conference report captures the key themes, thought-provoking discussions, and standout moments from the day.
NextWealth has published the third update to the Consolidator and Aggregator Report. This report is aimed at anyone interested in market dynamics and the strategy sitting behind financial advice firm acquisition.
NextWealth has published our Fee Benchmarking Report, Diagnosing fair value against client expectations. This annual report provides benchmark figures for adviser fees, key industry charging trends, and historical data. A key focus is identifying areas of the client journey that drive value for the end consumer.
NextWealth has published a Platforms Unpacked guide. It is supported by Aegon, Embark Group, P1 Platform and Third Financial. The report sets out to offer a practical guide to cut through the noise, critically examine the underlying assumptions, and share valuable experiences and lessons from fellow practitioners.
NextWealth has published a guide called ‘Getting onboard with offboarding: A positive approach to client servicing and offboarding’. It is supported by HUB Financial Solutions (part of Just Group) and Vanguard and sets out to offer a practical guide to advice firms exploring how to get the best value from client relationships.
