Lawyer to adviser: Marcus Stirling on direct client benefit

‘Financial advice is all about commitment and people skills’

Isabel Baxter
clock • 4 min read

Succession Wealth Chartered wealth planner Marcus Stirling talks to Professional Adviser about making his career move having previously practiced law…

Stirling graduated from the University of Manchester in 2011 with an LLB in Law and Politics and was eager to qualify and begin practicing. He swiftly completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) and was excited to dive head-first into the world of corporate law. Stirling's first job was at Stephenson Harwood where he worked for more than three years, covering everything from real estate to Formula 1.                                                                                    When he began working closely alongside an inheritance tax planner, he began considering a career switch f...

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 People

Rathbones hires Camilla Stowell as CEO of wealth

Rathbones hires Camilla Stowell as CEO of wealth

Will oversee investment management and financial planning

Jenna Brown
clock 10 March 2025 • 2 min read
Ex-Bank of England governor Mark Carney to be next Canadian PM

Ex-Bank of England governor Mark Carney to be next Canadian PM

Campaigned on Trump tariffs

Jen Frost
clock 10 March 2025 • 2 min read
People Moves: Evelyn Partners adds two in the North

People Moves: Evelyn Partners adds two in the North

Carter and Bone join in financial planning roles

Professional Adviser
clock 10 March 2025 • 1 min read