Handford Aitkenhead & Walker gains CISI accreditation

Joins list of 62 UK-wide CISI Accredited Financial Planning Firms

Jenna Brown
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Financial planning firm Handford Aitkenhead & Walker (HA&W) has become accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

The CISI said Leicestershire-based HA&W joined its 62-strong list of UK-based CISI Accredited Financial Planning Firms (AFPF) that have demonstrated professionalism by "meeting the highest standards of excellence in financial planning". CFP Chartered FCSI Alasdair Walker said: "I'm incredibly proud that HA&W (pictured) has been recognised as a CISI AFPF. The award demonstrates that we ‘walk the talk' of financial planning, with all clients every time." CISI head of financial planning policy & engagement and Chartered MCSI Chris Morris said: "It is a pleasure to welcome HA&W as a CISI ...

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