Profession must unite to build 'strong and sustainable' future - PFS president

Sarah Lord to speak at PFS Awards

Jenna Brown
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The financial advice profession must unite to build a “strong and sustainable” future, according to Personal Finance Society (PFS) president Sarah Lord.

Lord is set to address PFS members later today during its online awards ceremony set for 4.30pm. She will outline why she chose "building a strong and sustainable future for our profession" as the theme for her year as president of the professional body. Lord will also address the impact the pandemic has had on our economy, the jobs market and personal lives and why now, more than ever, clients need greater support from their advisers. "We need to focus on how we continue to come together as a profession to thrive - not just survive - for many years to come. I am passionate about prom...

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