Susie Foottit: 'Expensive childcare should not be a barrier to success'

The veteran financial adviser, who has been working in the sector since 1978, has watched the profession become more female-friendly over the years. She began her career at a brokerage before setting up her own business, Lambourne Buckingham, with a female partner back in 1981. Two decades later the business was sold to Helm Godfrey where Foottit still works as a financial adviser and partner. Foottit is one of 10 finalists in her category, Financial Adviser of the Year - London, at this year's WIFA awards. The awards, now in their third year, are designed to celebrate the achievement...