Unsung IFA heroes #6: Marie Fanning

UNSUNG HERO

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Each month Professional Adviser and PanaceaIFA honour those individuals that go above and beyond. July's winner is Marie Fanning of RM Financial Advice.

Born in 1966 in Keady, a small village in Northern Ireland, Marie Fanning's love of learning took her to Newcastle upon Tyne to study business studies. She began her career as a graduate in Wales, working for Unigate Dairies as their first female graduate trainee manager for milk distribution. After eight years and several promotions, Marie left Unigate and joined the world of financial services in 1995. She became a tied agent with Abbey Life, and with the help of their rigorous training, she continued to develop her work ethic as well as her skills. Marie still maintains the same impec...

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