28/05/2026
In 2025, a Financial Conduct Authority survey revealed that just 18% of regulated financial advisers in the UK are women. This figure has remained almost unchanged since 2005, and reflects the stagnating gender diversity over the course of two decades.
In her latest piece for FT Adviser, Path Financial Planner, Rowan Harding DipPFS, talks about the gender disparity within the financial services industry. Rowan mentions that an overall lack of confidence holds women back from pursuing a career in advising, as well as the lack of flexible roles available.
Rowan stresses that whilst financial advisers are more focused than ever on the impact of the gender pay and pension gaps, the financial advice gap remains largely undiscussed:
âAs more women seek financial advice, the industry needs to reckon with its own gender gap and ensure they have all the possible knowledge and skills to provide sound financial advice, for everyone.â
Read Rowanâs article in full, here: https://buff.ly/RUFS0ba