Man and boy: Alan Steel toasts 40 years since launching his IFA business

A quick Q&A with Alan Steel, who set up his IFA business 40 years ago this year

clock

"Never listen to pessimists" - a quick Q&A with Alan Steel, who founded IFA Alan Steel Asset Management 40 years ago this year...

  Describe your time as an adviser in one word Fulfilling   What was your first job in financial services? A trainee actuary with Scottish Widows - July 1969   Would you do it all again? Not the actuarial bit (I failed the medical...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Feel Good Friday: One Four Nine Group raises £40,500 for charity partner

Feel Good Friday: One Four Nine Group raises £40,500 for charity partner

Firm picks three new charity partners for 2026/27

Professional Adviser
clock 24 April 2026 • 1 min read
Deal Dive: 2026 kicks off with a slower start

Deal Dive: 2026 kicks off with a slower start

Deals announced in Q1 2026

Isabel Baxter
clock 24 April 2026 • 3 min read
What Justin Bieber is telling you about your clients

What Justin Bieber is telling you about your clients

‘In our world, success, true success, is delivering someone to their goal’

Chris Justham
clock 22 April 2026 • 2 min read