Aegon industry head gains first Financial Planning PhD

He studied part time at Middlesex University over five years for the doctorate which he says has been tough but rewarding. Claiming not to be a natural academic, he attributes his achievement to determination and hard work. “As the Retail Distribution Review focuses on driving up academic standards for advisers, I hope my completion of the Doctorate will encourage others to continue their studies. “I am proof that age is not a barrier and success is possible if you want it enough,” he adds. Williams studied for an average 12 hours a week, in addition to his job at Aegon. He complete...