Choosing a financial adviser

Choosing a financial adviser

  • Simple steps to help you find a financial adviser you can trust
  • Our undercover investigation into adviser capability
  • Typical fees and commission charges, explained in plain English
  • Is your financial adviser qualified to do the job? Have a look at our tables and see

What's in this guide

Seeking advice

You're likely to get more for your money if you use an adviser.

Problem solvers

Whether you really need a financial adviser, and how much it'll cost.

Fees vs. commission

Find out how these payment methods can impact on your return.

Advisers investigated

Find out how many advisers passed our undercover research.

Investing a windfall

Paying off the mortgage vs investing: find out which option gives better returns.

IFA qualifications

Confused by which qualifications an independent financial adviser should have? Read on.

Choosing a specialist

What to look out for in a specialist adviser - use our at-a-glance tables.

Which? works for you