Twitter Q&A: Aviva's Nicholas Burton

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Each week, Professional Adviser asks an industry heavyweight to answer a series of piercing questions in 140 characters or less.

This week: Nicholas Burton, head of Aviva wrap Q What was your first job in financial services? A As marketing professional for an IFA firm   Q Best advice you have received? A Open up, be honest, and good attitude is 90% of your success Q Worst sales jargon you have heard? A Ducks in a row, in the tent - they're all of a nonsense Q Biggest challenge facing advisers? A Showing consumers that they have a shared ambition and can create value Q Next mis-selling scandal? A None, I hope Q Best product from a rival you wished you had launched? A I like clear positioni...

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