Can advisers make the shift to remote work permanent? Can advisers make the shift to remote work permanent? With restrictions easing across many states, advisers are considering what aspects of remote working to maintain on a permanent basis – but one remote business owner says advisers must have their processes and communications strategies in order to make it work long term. A A Advice Revolution chief technology officer Adrian Patty told ifa that if used effectively, shifting to permanent remote work could give advisers the opportunity to scale up their business and cut costs, making their services more affordable to clients.