Andrew Doherty is an experienced investment professional and innovative business solutions practitioner with more than two decades of experience in financial services.He is director of AssureInvest which provides independent outsourced investment management and investment consulting services to advisers, stockbrokers, accountants and select high-net worth individuals.Prior to establishing AssureInvest, Andrew spent 14 years at Morningstar Australasia where, as Head of Equities, he led the equities and credit securities research team in Australia and New Zealand.Andrew was responsible for Morningstar’s outperforming equities portfolio management, investment strategy and investment consulting services along with development of research processes.As well as his extensive experience in growing businesses, Andrew’s strengths are in integrating companies and in developing products and teams. Andrew was a key contributor to the growth of Aspect Huntley to its current position as leading provider of independent investment research and information, purchased by Morningstar in 2006.Earlier roles included at investment banks JP Morgan and Deutsche Bank in London and as fixed income investment manager for Credit Suisse Asset Management in Sydney.Andrew’s qualifications include Master of Business Administration degree from Australian Graduate School of Management and Master of Economics degree from Macquarie University.