Richard Allum: Nurturing paraplanners makes perfect business sense for advisers
Keep your paraplanners close

In his latest column for Professional Adviser, Richard Allum looks at the growing trend of adviser-employed paraplanners striking out on their own and discusses why advisers should try to retain their invaluable expertise...
As the owner of a business offering outsourced paraplanning, I won't be alone in keeping an eye on the comings and goings of other firms who provide similar services. In fact, my informal ‘outsourced...
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