According to research conducted by Peninsula, almost 80% of financial advisers admitted to drinking at lunchtime and returning to work a little worse for wear!
Apparently, more than half of the advisers questioned admitted to 2 or more drinks at lunchtime and almost 70% said they could not relax in the afternoons without drinking.
Our View
Definitely get your financial advice in the morning! On a serious note, the financial services industry has always been associated with long lunches and entertaining, so the inclusion of alcohol is no surprise.
The rules and regulations have become harder over the years and so have the costs of running a financial services business. For some, alcohol must take the edge off, which is a shame and worrying for consumers looking for advice.