Nine Edge Wealth CEO on plans to recruit former athletes

Financial services industry is a ‘great place’ for former sportsmen

Sophia Panayi
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Nine Edge Wealth CEO Derek Miles has said he will be looking at how his new firm, which launched last week, can provide a second career option in financial services to sports people.

Miles, a former Titan Wealth Planning CEO, launched Nine Edge Wealth alongside former CEO at Fintel IQ Kyle Augustin. They recruited former England rugby player Matthew Dawson as a non-executive director (NED). Speaking to Professional Adviser, Miles highlighted that Augustine, Jo Blake, who has also joined the firm, and himself have "big sporting backgrounds", especially in rugby. This has allowed them to find links between team sports and business. For example, how strong teamwork can result in high performing teams. Consequently, the team believes the financial services industry...

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