Neil Shirley joins the ValidPath team as Commercial Development Director

We are thrilled to welcome Neil Shirley to the ValidPath team as Commercial Development Director.

Neil brings a wealth of experience and a track-record of supporting independent financial advisers to this new role, further strengthening our commitment to supporting the independent financial adviser community. He has almost 25 years of experience and joins ValidPath from M&G.

Neil will be responsible for supporting Member growth and new firms seeking to join ValidPath.  His extensive background in financial services and business development uniquely positions Neil to make a positive contribution to ValidPath and our network of independent financial advisers.

Angus MacNee, CEO, ValidPath, said: 

“ValidPath is becoming more differentiated in the marketplace as the modern and independent proposition for IFAs, and therefore more IFAs and firms are seeking to switch to and join ValidPath to support their business.  

“We are therefore really pleased to welcome Neil to the ValidPath team. His proven track record and deep industry relationships are well established, and his passion for independence and for supporting advisers aligns with our values and mission to provide the best proposition for IFAs to thrive.”

Neil Shirley, the newly appointed Commercial Development Director said: 

“I am delighted to join the ValidPath team and support its independent proposition for IFAs.  I was attracted by the team and culture at ValidPath, and its commitment to independent financial advice and advisers.”

“The ValidPath proposition is increasingly differentiated in the marketplace for those that value authentic independence and a modern ‘one stop shop’ for advisers.  For example, uniquely to ValidPath, the proposition includes a well-defined and independent succession planning solution for firms or advisers seeking to exit and retire.  In addition, ValidPath recently launched a funding solution that can remove the financial barriers for firms seeking to leave their legacy network and join a modern network like ValidPath.

“These initiatives further demonstrate the commitment of ValidPath to support independent financial advice, and together with the dedicated ValidPath team, I look forward to making a positive contribution to our network and community of independent financial advisers.”

Welcome Neil!

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