David Seaton was this week described as a "great ambassador" and a "true gentleman" by friends and colleagues following his death.
The 56-year-old father-of-five was found on a beach in north Cornwall on 3 September after being missing for eight days. Seaton helped establish SSAS provider Rowanmoor Pensions during 23 years in financial services and represented the pensions industry on various committees and councils for more than a decade. Christine Hallett, CEO of Carey Pensions, says: "I knew David very well and we spent many an evening laughing together at industry events over a glass of wine. "I find it quite unbelievable to be honest. For such a figure to be gone just like that is a great loss to everyone...
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