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What is a typical UK adviser book size?

Last reviewed 22 April 2026 · Reviewed by Jake McQuillan

Quick answer

What is a typical UK adviser book size?

80-180 active clients per adviser with 20-120m pounds AUM, depending on specialism. HNW books sit at 30-80 clients; mass-affluent at 150-250.

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By adviser type

  • HNW / wealth: 30-80 clients, 80-300m pounds AUM
  • Chartered / holistic: 80-180 clients, 40-180m pounds AUM
  • Mass-affluent: 150-250 clients, 20-100m pounds AUM
  • Protection-only: 400+ policies, commission-led

Capacity signal

Above 180 active clients, service slips - hire paraplanning or a junior adviser before scaling marketing further.

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Jake McQuillan
Founder at Platinum Prospects
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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