What is a good cost per consultation for a financial adviser?

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What is a good cost per consultation for a financial adviser?

UK benchmark is 180-380 pounds per booked-and-attended consultation across channels, trending to 120-250 pounds once offline conversion data has optimised the ad platforms.

Stages

- Cost per lead: 40-200 pounds - Cost per MQL: 80-280 pounds - Cost per consultation (booked + attended): 180-380 pounds - Cost per client: 600-2,500 pounds

Optimisation levers

1. Qualifier questions at lead capture 2. Speed-to-contact under 5 minutes 3. Offline conversion imports back to platforms 4. Calendar-booking automation with reminders

Reviewed by Platinum Prospects Editorial. Last updated April 2026.