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BWD Financial Planner Census Featured in FT Adviser

Posted on
March 10, 2026
Posted by
James Woods

We’re pleased to see the BWD Financial Planner Earnings & Benefits Census referenced by FT Adviser, highlighting some of the key insights emerging from previous Census data.

Each year, the BWD Census provides an independent snapshot of adviser remuneration across the UK, helping Financial Planners and firms better understand salary trends, bonuses, and wider market dynamics. Recent coverage in FT Adviser demonstrates how widely the data is referenced across the industry.

Read the full article here

If you’re a UK Financial Planner or Financial Adviser and haven’t yet contributed to this year’s questionnaire, there’s still time to take part.

Your insight helps ensure the data accurately reflects the reality of adviser earnings across the market.

All responses are confidential and anonymous, and participants receive early access to the completed Census report.

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The BWD Census: your definitive guide to salaries, earnings, and benefits in the UK financial services sector. 

Our independent survey gathered data from over 540 professionals including Financial Advisers, Investment Managers, Business Development Managers (BDMs), Paraplanners and Compliance Professionals, all completed via an online, confidential questionnaire in January & February 2025.


BWD Financial Services Earnings & Benefits Census 2024/25
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