Succession planning is not just about retirement. It is about ensuring your clients can be supported and your practice can continue operating if you are unexpectedly unable to work due to illness, incapacity, disablement, sudden absence, or death.

Without a workable plan, advisers’ risk serious consequences including client disruption, missed urgent actions, loss of revenue, loss of goodwill, reduced business value, and in some cases the collapse of the practice.

Succession Planning Self-Assessment Tool (AFSL Adviser / Practice)

AMAFA Succession Reality Check

Total Score Summary
Includes critical-question caps and per-section risk breakdown.
Date

Total Score
0
Out of 0 points
RAG
RED
Interpretation
High risk — immediate action required.
Risk by Section
Section Score Max Risk
Critical rule: any critical question answered No caps overall to RED; any critical question answered Partial caps overall to AMBER (unless already RED).
Instructions
For each question, select Yes, Partial, or No. Scoring: Yes = 2, Partial = 1, No = 0. Certain questions are internally flagged as critical and can cap the overall risk.
Total Score
0
Out of 0 points
RAG
RED
Interpretation
High risk — immediate action required.

Progress (answered)
0 / 0 answered
0%
Scoring & Risk Rating
Total Score Risk Level Interpretation
0–7 RED – High Risk High risk to client outcomes, Best Interest Duty compliance, and revenue continuity. Immediate action required.
8–12 AMBER – Medium Risk Material gaps requiring remediation to strengthen continuity.
13–16 GREEN – Low Risk Strong succession and continuity framework supporting client outcomes and revenue protection.
Note: Overall rating may be capped by critical responses (No → RED, Partial → AMBER).

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Disclaimer: This tool is provided for general information and planning purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or business advice. You remain responsible for ensuring your arrangements are appropriate for your practice and clients

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