The Nationwide Retirement Institute conducted a survey and found64 percent of millennials who invest have financial plans. However, the survey also stated68 percent of millennials who are investing don't believe they're saving enough for retirement.
The surveyfoundonly 36 percent of millennial investors only guess the amount of money they'll need for retirement. Almost one in four surveyed do not know if they have a 401(k) plan.
"The good news is that millennials acknowledge the value of a professional [financial advisor]and want to save and invest more," said Mike Spangler, President of Nationwide Funds, in a press release. "The financial industry has a real opportunity to help millennials understand how to balance the demands of paying for today with investing for their future."
Only 39 percent of millennials use a financial advisor, according to the survey, however 50 percent ofMillennials are will consult a family member.
