Independent model key to two young advisers joining Chase de Vere medical arm

Recruitment drive in 2020

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Chase de Vere has added two young financial advisers to its medical arm in Yorkshire.

The IFA firm on Monday (3 February) welcomed James Knibb, 26, and James Delaney, 33, to its Leeds and Sheffield offices respectively, where they will provide advice to British Medical Association members. Formerly at Lloyds Bank and Schroders Private Wealth, Knibb said he was keen to break away from offering restricted advice to a more independent service. "It was all around the independence, so offering bespoke solutions to our clients and having ongoing relationships with them," he said. Knibb (pictured) started as a cashier at his local bank branch and said he decided to be an a...

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