Rising regulatory and administrative burdens are limiting the time financial advisers can dedicate to clients, according to a new study by Rathbones Group. The independent survey of 100 independent financial advisers found that the majority are feeling the strain. A significant 77% stated that compliance requirements are restricting the time they can spend on financial planning. Meanwhile, 69% said that portfolio management tasks are taking precedence, and nearly half, 49%, cited a lack of administrative support as a key constraint. Two-thirds (66%) of those surveyed said that offering holistic, forward-looking financial planning is what truly distinguishes their service.