Research from CoreData has found the effect of government policies is frequently discussed in client conversations with advisers.

A survey of 790 Australian adults, commissioned by the Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals, found 55 per cent have used a financial adviser in the past 12 months, and 89 per cent of this group (317 respondents) say they are willing to vote against unfavourable financial services policy.

“Most advised respondents consider politics an important topic to discuss with advisers and value their adviser’s input,” the report said.