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As he marks 25 years in the industry, Keith Churchouse remains optimistic about the future of independent advice, writes Rahul Odedra.

Keith Churchouse is confident that he will celebrate another 25 years in the industry, doubling his tally so far. The Surrey-based IFA recently celebrated his silver anniversary in financial services with a party attended by the Mayor of Guildford, Marsha Moseley. He said: “I had about 70 people there, including the mayor, and we sold a few books to raise £500 for the mayor’s charity, Combat Stress.” Beginning his career in East Horsley in December 1985, Churchouse set up his own company in Guildford six years ago, having already been a mortgage broker and an Equitable Life employe...

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