During the summer months, IFP members are invited to stand for election to fill at least two new positions which will become available on the IFP Board.
With the RDR changes set to take effect in January 2013, there has never been a more exciting time to be actively involved with the development of the Financial Planning profession.
Neil Bailey FIFP, CFPCM and Bruce Wilson FIFP, CFPCM have both decided to step down from the IFP board this year. Nick Cann, chief executive of the IFP, said:"On behalf of everyone at the IFP, I'd like to thank both Neil and Bruce for the very valuable contributions they have made to our work during their time as directors. Neil's work as chair of the IFP education committee and, prior to that, as branch chairman has also been very much appreciated. Bruce has recently been Vice President of the IFP, but we fully understand and respect his decision to step down as a result of changes to his personal situation as he is genuinely able to benefit from his own Financial Planning and life goals. The commitment as President is quite considerable and Bruce now spends up to 75 per cent of his time abroad having resigned as managing director of Helm Godfrey."
Bruce will be replaced as Vice President by Rebecca Taylor FIFP, CFPCM of Dunham Financial Services.
The board plays a crucial role in representing members' interests, providing strategic direction for IFP staff and the profession overall.
To stand for election you must be a Certified Financial PlannerCM professional. Initially, your name must be proposed and seconded by members (not necessarily CFPCM professionals) of the IFP, which Whitefriars needs to receive by 30 June. All nominations are approved by the board. If approved, nominees will be subject to a ballot of the membership (if required) with the results announced at the IFP AGM. The AGM, to which all IFP members are welcome to attend, will be held at Celtic Manor Resort on 1 October, prior to the Annual Conference.
If you are interested in taking a more active part in developing the profession, contact IFP communications director Sue Whitbread This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
