From Redcap officer to IFA: Mark Stewart's dedication to service

MKC Wealth financial planner Mark Stewart’s move from the Army to advice

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In years to come, the painful memories of lockdown may slowly fade away, particularly for those who wake up every day wondering how it could possibly have happened. For others, the spring of 2020 heralded a time to change careers.

Mark Stewart, a Captain in the Royal Military Police decided that was the time to consider a change of career. He left the Army and decided to become a financial adviser. Stewart graduated with a degree in biomedical science from Durham University in 2008 but was not clear on what he desired beyond that. He took some time out to travel and think things through. He knew he did not want to join the corporate world or the private sector. Instead, Stewart wanted to serve his country, while he was young. He applied to and joined the Army as an officer, initially attending the Royal Militar...

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