Pharon IFA managing director Sargeant steps down

Sargeant - also previously a managing director of Pharon's sister company, boutique fund manager Lawrence House, before its sale to Brooks Macdonald last year - is stepping down in September. Pharon says its "young and very talented team" has been trained to assume Sargeant's responsibilities, reporting to CEO and chairman Roger O'Shea. Sargeant says he plans to offer management consultancy services within the financial services sector, including to Canterbury-based Pharon. He will also look to lecture at local universities and colleges to "share my knowledge". "The last 23 yea...