Each month, Professional Adviser (print tiel of IFAonline.co.uk) and PanaceaIFA honour those individuals that go above and beyond. October's winner is Martin Castle, director of PFS (IFA).
Martin Castle believes it takes more than an understanding of the investment markets to be an effective IFA. In his view, an interest in people and the ability to fully care about and understand individual client needs are the hallmarks of a truly successful adviser. Born in Southend-on-Sea, Essex, in 1952, Castle's first job was in the accounts department of Fortnum & Mason. After working at other financial services firms, including Prudential, he found himself drawn to a career as an IFA. These days he is in the office by 7.45am, eager to provide the best investment solutions fo...
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