Paula Steele on the judging panel for the Magic Circle Awards 2023
Our Director, Paula Steele, has accepted an invitation to sit on the judging panel for The Magic Circle Awards 2023.
This is a well-deserved acknowledgement of Paula’s reputation, expertise and significant experience in the financial services industry.
Specialising in resolving particularly complex and challenging issues for individuals and families, Paula has specific expertise in life assurance, equity release, and later life planning.
Her professional accreditations include Chartered Financial Planner, IMC, and being an affiliate of STEP (the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners).
She has also played an important role in improving standards throughout the financial advice industry and has been the recipient of many awards, most recently receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Citywealth Magic Circle Awards 2022.
Paula is looking forward to giving up her time to assess and evaluate the 2023 entrants and wishes all candidates the very best of luck.
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