What I really think: Rory Percival

WHAT I REALLY THINK

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IFAonline asks industry figures to share their true feelings. This week: Financial Services Authority technical specialist Rory Percival opens up...

What one thing do you most admire about the industry? The ability [of advisers] to help clients realise their life objectives. I have a technical background but am very interested in the more touchy-feely life planning and counselling side. What do you most dislike about the industry? That the industry is male dominated. I spent ten years working for an IFA where the staff was almost entirely female. It's a shame there aren't more female advisers. Tell us a joke? Nicked from Tim Vine: "Crime in multi-storey car-parks. That's wrong on so many levels". What, if you could, would...

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