Talking Heads: Three advisers share their New Year resolutions

Advisers on their plans for 2018

Hannah Godfrey
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As we look ahead to 2018, Professional Adviser asks three financial advisers about their New Year's resolutions for their businesses, clients and, last but not least, themselves

Martin Bamford, managing director and IFA, Informed Choice A resolution for clients: "We're expecting some turbulent times ahead, with Brexit negotiations coming to a head next year and that mad-man Trump still in the White House. If and when investment markets display greater levels of volatility next year, I hope our clients will remember the purpose of their portfolios and try to ignore the noise that occurs in the short-term." A resolution for the business: "Our goal for 2018 is to focus on the important stuff that really matters; developing and maintaining financial plans f...

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