30th June 2025

Should Paraplanners Be Formally Recognised?

Paraplanners are central to the advice process, but their role remains unlisted on the FCA Register and outside the SMCR framework.

This short survey gives you the chance to shape the conversation. We’ll be sharing the results with the FCA to help them better understand the role paraplanners play and whether formal recognition or regulation is needed.

If you’re a paraplanner, adviser, compliance lead or service provider, your insight matters.  Take part and make your voice count.

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