An information and idea sharing event for Paraplanners has been hailed as a success by organisers.
Just under 50 Paraplanners took part in a roundtable debate, covering a range of topics, at the Paraplanner Powwow Down South in London yesterday.
It was the third powwow – traditionally a gathering of North American Indians – after the inaugural event last year.
London organisers John Redmond and Alan Gow told Financial Planner Online they were delighted with the turnout and reaction.
Mr Redmond, Paraplanner at BPH Wealth Management in Harpenden, said: " I think it went really well.
"We had a lot of participation from the attendees, so that was great."
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In terms of topics, he said, one matter dominated.
He said: "Largely, the thing that really sparked people's interest was platforms.
"It was talking about the good and the bad that are out there. We talked about research on those and how technology can help with that."
He said once the main debate had finished and lunch began he could hear lots of discussions breaking out among guests continuing the topics that had been raised.
Mr Gow, owner of Reading-based Argonaut Paraplanning, said: "There were a lot of very interesting points of view put across and really interesting tips that people shared with each other.
"I think everyone took away something they can use in their day to day work and it's been very worthwhile."
The first powwow, set up by Richard Allum, took place in Northamptonshire in 2013, with guests dressing in war paint and sitting in teepees in the countryside surroundings.
Having proved a success, another followed in Leeds, with London the third in the series. Mr Redmond said the style of the events made them stand out from other conferences.
Early feedback suggested guests wanted the event to last longer because they enjoyed it so much.
Mr Gow said they will consider another London powwow, with others also likely to take place elsewhere in the UK in 2014.
Organisers thanked Transact, which hosted the event at its Clement Lane premises for free.