Applying the Financial Planning Process to Client Circumstances

Refreshed June 2025 | CPD time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

It is one thing knowing about the financial planning process, but another thing entirely to implement it in your business. The aim of this module is to help you apply the financial planning process and principles when creating a financial plan for a client.
The introduction of the Consumer Duty by the FCA also means planners have to proactively assess and evidence the extent to which and how they deliver good consumer outcomes – this includes ensuring their advice services meets the needs, characteristics and objectives of clients in their identified target market.
A detailed understanding of the Consumer Duty is outside the scope of this module so students who wish to understand more can review the relevant module.