Two thirds (66%) of financial advisers see their main role during the cost-of-living crisis as providing reassurance and peace of mind for clients, according to a new report.

Non-advised adults are nearly twice as concerned about having enough money to live on in later life (42%) than their peers who have taken financial advice (23%), according to new research.

The vast majority of financial advisers (89%) feel positive about their business this year with only 11% pessimistic.

Advisers are largely optimistic about the coming 12 months, according to new research.