LIBF Level 4 Qualification Deep Dive  | John Somerville & David Tait

LIBF Level 4 Qualification Deep Dive | John Somerville & David Tait

July 2, 2026 · 1h 2m

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This episode discusses why individuals aged 30 to 39 are increasingly becoming financial advisers and explores the qualifications needed for this career.

Why 30 to 39 Is the Best Age to Become a Financial Adviser Is 30 too old to start a career in financial planning? A lot of people would say yes. The reality is the opposite. The 30 to 39 age group is the fastest growing cohort entering financial planning right now, up 13% according to fresh FCA data. And the average age of a financial adviser in the UK isn’t 56, like most people assume. It’s 48. In this episode, Sam sits down with John Somerville, Director of Financial Services at the L...

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