Pros
Local office staff are great accross the group
Cons
Changes over the past year including modification of incentive schemes, soon to be announced removal of the cashflow modelling service, and the implementation of 'performance' directors (sales managers) have made it clear as day the business is in an all out sprint down the hard sales route right back to the 1980's. The business has been on a diet the past 18 months trying to reduce support staff headcount. The business proudly proclaims they do not make staff redundant during acquisitions but that's only because it's easier to make life increasingly difficult until staff leave. The primary weapon of choice is pay - it's below market and there won't be any increase. They're aiming to create a new breed of adviser. One who costs less and does their own admin/paraplanning. They're constantly looking for new trainees because they're overloaded with tiny clients they can't service profitably, and that's what's on offer for the Mineral/trainee adviser to be. Speaking directly about the north management team - Management is a stretch. It's been a year of denying any issues exist and you alone are the only person/office experiencing issues. If you raise any evidence to contrary you will be gaslit and bullied into submission.