From a 'terrier approach' to countering everyday sexism - meet Tilney's triumphant trio

2018 Women in Financial Advice Awards winners

Hannah Godfrey
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A trio of female talent from Tilney won prizes at last October's inaugural Women in Financial Advice Awards. With the entry process for 2019 now open, PA talks to them about drive, determination and discrimination

The talents of an impressive roster of women were celebrated at last October's inaugural Women in Financial Advice Awards, but no firm could perhaps hold its head as high as Tilney Group, which finished the night with three winners and four prizes, including 'the big one' - Financial Adviser of the Year. Eliana Sydes, who works from Tilney's Exeter office, picked up that accolade as well as South West & Wales Adviser of the Year, while managing partner at the Manchester office, Ann-Marie Atkins, won the North of England Adviser category. Completing the Tilney hat-trick on the night, Lond...

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