Private clients sceptical of wealth manager objectivity

An overwhelming majority of private clients believe their wealth managers lack objectivity, according to new survey

An overwhelming majority of private clients believe their wealth managers lack objectivity, with only 16% saying they believe they are unbiased in their investment advice and product selection, according to a new survey.

Nearly three-quarters (72%) of private clients said they most valued an unbiased, client-centric approach in relationships with wealth managers, according to the survey. However, only 16% believed objectivity is a feature of the current wealth management services they receive.

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