How much budget do I need to start financial adviser ads?

Quick answer

How much budget do I need to start financial adviser ads?

A minimum viable UK adviser test budget is 3,000-5,000 pounds across 4-6 weeks: enough for 50-80 leads, statistical validity, and one creative refresh.

Minimum viable test

- 4-6 weeks duration - 3,000-5,000 pounds media spend - 2-3 ad sets with distinct angles - One creative refresh at week 3

Why less rarely works

At sub-1,500 pounds/month you cannot exit the Meta learning phase (50 conversions per ad set) and keyword data on Google is too sparse to optimise bids.

Reviewed by Platinum Prospects Editorial. Last updated April 2026.