Andrew Fisher: What I really think...

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In the latest instalment in our series putting short-but-sweet questions to industry figures, Andrew Fisher, chief executive of wealth adviser Towry and, we think it's fair to say, a divisive figure, takes the stand...

What do you most admire about the financial advice industry? "When it works well, the financial advice industry truly allows clients to realise their financial dreams and avoid the nightmares." What do you most dislike about the industry? "In too many cases, the lack of focus on client outcomes -because it leads to clients not having trust in the industry. There's still some way to go to see that trust fully restored." What is the best thing anyone's ever said to you? "You're not as dumb as you look! I was acting as a consultant to a bank, and the interviewee was taken aback wit...

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