At work
For 36 years, Colin has worked in the financial services profession. The first 19 years were spent with the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS), and for the past 17 years, he’s been an independent financial adviser.
Colin specialises in helping working class people set up pensions and ISAs in the most effective ways possible.
The things Colin loves most about his job are:
- Supporting clients through good times and bad
- Having direct interaction with clients
- Working with longstanding clients who I have known for many years and look upon as friends.
Colin enjoys being able to help and support working class individuals looking for help, guidance, and support with financial products.
At home
Colin is happily married and has been for 34 years. He and his wife have one daughter.
Colin’s interests include gardening, football, DIY, socialising, and holidays.
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Three things about Colin...
- I won first prize in the Small Garden category at the Gateshead in Bloom Awards.
- I’m a season ticket holder for Sunderland FC.
- I’m a WWII history buff.
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