Reference Case Number: FOI2026/00371
Freedom of Information: Right to know request:
1. Please provide the number of advisers who are authorised just to give advice on retail investments on both February 2025 and February 2026 please?
2. Could I also have the age breakdown of these advisers?
FCA response:
Our response is in the tables below.
Giving personal recommendations on Retail Investments (not broker funds) February 2026
| Age Range | Number of Individuals |
|---|---|
| Under 25 | 167 |
| 25-29 | 1,728 |
| 30-39 | 6,355 |
| 40-49 | 7,496 |
| 50-59 | 8,971 |
| 60 and over | 6,448 |
| Total | 31,165 |
Giving personal recommendations on Retail Investments (not broker funds) February 2025
| Age Range | Number of Individuals |
|---|---|
| Under 25 | 199 |
| 25-29 | 1,701 |
| 30-39 | 6,156 |
| 40-49 | 7,599 |
| 50-59 | 9,339 |
| 60 and over | 6,316 |
| Total | 31,310 |