Paraplanner Zone: Cathi Harrison

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Cathi Harrison started outsourcing group Para-Sols in 2009. She is based in the North East but has clients right across the country.

Cathi Harrison started outsourcing group Para-Sols in 2009.  She is based in the North East but has clients right across the country.  Q. How did you get into paraplanning? A. I started considering potential career options when I was in the final year of my Business and English degree. Financial services was mentioned and really appealed to me. I thought the only options for me were as an administrator or adviser and I managed to find a job doing sales support at an IFA with a firm view to progressing to adviser level. I completed my Certificate in Financial Planning in 10 months and...

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