Our Manchester Future Adviser event held in May 2026 was a great day, and we would like to say a huge thank you to our partners at Utmost for supporting us to put on such a really successful day for paraplanners and trainee advisers. As well as delegates providing such positive feedback, Utmost have commented and we are delighted with their thoughts.
“It was a pleasure to attend and sponsor the recent Future Adviser Series event in Manchester, expertly hosted by Tony Fields. Bringing together around 45 delegates, the event attracted a highly engaged audience, predominantly comprising newer and younger entrants to financial services.
Attendees were keen to learn from experienced advisers, gaining valuable insight into career journeys, the challenges faced and the breadth of opportunities available within the profession today.
We were particularly keen to support this event as part of our commitment to developing the next generation of talent within the advice sector.
Creating opportunities for early-career professionals to learn, connect and build confidence is essential to the long-term strength and sustainability of the industry.
The atmosphere throughout the day was energetic, collaborative and forward-looking, reflecting the strength of the emerging talent pipeline within the advice sector.
A key theme running through the discussions was the evolving and increasingly vital role of paraplanners within modern financial planning firms.
Many expressed ambitions to progress into advisory roles over time, underscoring the importance of clear development pathways and ongoing support.
Conversations extended beyond technical knowledge and qualifications, highlighting the growing emphasis on client relationships, effective communication, and the delivery of truly holistic advice in line with Consumer Duty expectations.
As sponsors, we were delighted to support an event that champions professional development, encourages knowledge sharing and plays an important role in nurturing the next generation of financial advisers.”
Main image: Paul Walker – Utmost, opening the day at Professional Paraplanner’s Future Adviser, Manchester – May 2026
