Diary of a wannabe adviser: Week six

Lewis Benson is a member of the Aviva Future Adviser Academy. Each week, he shares with Professional Adviser his experiences as he takes his first tentative steps into the world of financial advice…

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Lewis Benson is a member of the Aviva Future Adviser Academy. Each week, he shares with Professional Adviser his experiences as he takes his first tentative steps into the world of financial advice…

I have spent the past week with Sesame Bankhall in Altrincham. I did not know what to expect before the start of the week; networks were a bit of a mystery to me. However, after my visit, I can now say I understand the services they provide and why many IFAs join networks. The highlight of the week was when I went to see the guys who set up and run The Financial Adviser School. This is an 18-month programme where you pay a fee to join and, upon successful completion, become a fully qualified adviser, with many of the skills needed to become successful. Ian James, the head of the progr...

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