Consistently across the past few TMR Outlooks, advisors have shared their optimism for the industry. This trend continues in this Outlook as well, with over 60% of the advisors sharing that they expect to see a double-digit growth in their annual sales. One advisor shared, ANTICIPATED CHANGE IN ANNUAL GROSS SALES, 2025 VS. 2024, SHARE (%) ADVISOR’S PROFILE I am close to retirement but have a very high probability of selling so keeping status quo and keeping up until then is important. Will be over 48 years in the business when that happens. 15% 9% 19% 21% 12% 19% 3% 2% Up 50% or more Up 30-49% Up 20-29% Up 10-19% Up 1-9% No change/ Unsure Down 1-9% Down 10% or more CHART 27 | 33