Chris Daems: Is it time to end provider paternalism?

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Financial planner Chris Daems received an email from a provider, for the thousandth time, telling him a ‘simple way' to boost his assets under advice. Here, he explains why IFAs should break away from ‘provider paternalism'… As a business owner and a proud financial planner I firmly believe that you never stop learning in our particular profession and I am not afraid to admit I'm a bit of a magpie when it comes to ideas. I am more than happy to take and use ideas I think will benefit both my clients and my business and I am also happy to share some of what we do we think might benefit...

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