A Certified Financial Planning Professional, Stuart is one of only 680 people in the UK to have been awarded a fellowship by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), which has taken eight years of study and 18 exams to achieve. Stuart is also an associate of the Personal Finance Society and was awarded the highly prestigious Chartered Financial Planner status in 2011.With over 10 years’ experience in financial services, Stuart started his career at Guardian Financial Services before joining a firm of financial planners, where he gained his formative planning experience. Stuart joined Questa Chartered Financial Planners when it was founded in 2007 and was appointed a Director in 2010.Despite achieving both Fellow and Chartered status, Stuart continues to study for relevant examinations, making him one of the highest qualified Financial Planners in the North West. Stuart was officially recognised by the Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP) as its Financial Services Certificate ‘Student of the Year’ 2013 and is now an affiliate of the society. Stuart provides high quality financial and investment advice to people who are committed to making the most of their money and making the most of their life.