Unsung IFA heroes: #2 Evan Owen

UNSUNG HEROES

clock • 4 min read

Each month Professional Adviser and PanaceaIFA honour those individuals that go above and beyond. February's winner is Evan Owen...

Born in Holyhead in 1954, Evan Owen's first job was as an architectural technician and later a designer. In a near one hundred and eighty degree change of direction, Evan decided to enter the world of finance. While working at a series of life offices and banks in the 1980s and 1990s, he was shocked to discover the lack of regulation governing his chosen industry. In 1987, Evan welcomed the new regulation but as his career progressed he continued to witness more and more cases where regulation simply failed. It was these early experiences which inspired Evan to get involved even furth...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Three advisory firms join Quilter's advice network

Three advisory firms join Quilter's advice network

Efinity Wealth, Harris & Co Wealth Management, and Secure Financial Planning

Sahar Nazir
clock 18 December 2024 • 1 min read
Advisers struggle to identify ESG-aligned options for clients amid rising demand

Advisers struggle to identify ESG-aligned options for clients amid rising demand

More than two-fifths plan to offer ESG analysis services to all clients in future

Sahar Nazir
clock 17 December 2024 • 2 min read
SJP at a crossroads: Can CEO FitzPatrick reinvent the wealth giant for a new era?

SJP at a crossroads: Can CEO FitzPatrick reinvent the wealth giant for a new era?

First year marked by challenges and change

Sahar Nazir
clock 17 December 2024 • 11 min read