France's youth favor financial advisors over AI in new CORUMsavings survey

The first CORUM L’Épargne barometer, conducted by OpinionWay in April 2026, reveals a shift in financial trust among French savers. Among people aged 18‑24, half would turn to a conseiller en gestion de patrimoine (CGP) to place €50,000, up 13 points from lower amounts, while only 24% say they trust artificial intelligence more than their banker. Use of AI for investment advice rises with the amount invested but remains below professional advice for most young respondents.

Family remains the primary source of financial discussion, with 81% of all French saying they talk openly about money with relatives and 58% naming a partner as the main confidant. Yet 82% of the population, and 95% of those aged 18‑24, want schools to provide formal financial education. Concerns about retirement persist, with 66% of non‑retirees worried about their future financial security.

The survey highlights a growing demand for transparent, pedagogical advice from the wealth‑management sector and a push for curriculum changes to improve financial literacy among younger generations.