Financial adviser launches women-focused practice

Through the firm, Sissons aims to offer part-time roles and job shares, particularly for women returning from maternity leave or new to the industry. Ivey Financial Planning is launching as an appointed representative of ValidPath, which Sissons said has been "incredibly supportive" during the setup process. "There was no point starting my own firm if it meant giving myself less flexibility than before," Sissons told PA. "Running your own business means wearing every hat - adviser, marketer, paraplanner, administrator - and squeezing that into part-time hours will be a challenge. But ...