Podcast #148: The future of advice - Sparrows Capital’s Arnie Millington on value, trust and technology
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How can advisers prove their value, close the advice gap, and embrace technology without losing the personal touch?
On this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Meg and Sue are taking a closer look at the client proposition, in particular at how advisers and planners can continue to deliver strong outcomes for clients while building a resilient business.
Joining us is Arnie Millington, Head of Business Development at Sparrows Capital. Arnie has worked across the advice space — from AJ Bell and Benchmark to 7IM — giving him a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities advisers face today.
In this conversation, Arnie shares practical insights on:
- Demonstrating value under Consumer Duty, How advisers can clearly show clients what they’re getting and justify their fees.
- The advice gap. What’s driving it and how advisers remain essential to helping clients achieve their goals.
- Technology and AI. How to embrace new tools without losing the personal, relationship-based service clients value.
- Industry consolidation. Whether the wave of mergers and acquisitions benefits clients, or risks diluting personal service.
Whether you’re running your own advice business or working in a larger firm, this episode offers real-world insights on staying relevant and effective as the profession develops.
Listen now to hear practical thinking on balancing value, technology, and personal connection in financial advice.
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