Openwork Group has revealed that its adviser headcount now stands at 3,521, up from 3,008 this time last year – an increase of 17%. 

The number of affiliated advisers rose across both Openwork and Owl Financial – Openwork’s subsidiary, protection only business.

Mark Duckworth, CEO at Openwork, said: “To continue growing our network, particularly as the total number of advisers in the UK falls, is very satisfying indeed.

“Alongside bringing in new business, this is a key plank of our strategy as we look to build on the strong financial growth that we have delivered over the last few years.”