Chester financial adviser Mark Bird is top money expert

Mar 31 2011 Chester Chronicle

Chester financial adviser Mark Bird is top money expert

A FINANCIAL adviser has proved he knows his business after scooping £10,000 in a fantasy portfolio competition.

Mark Bird, an independent financial adviser (IFA), who with his wife Andrea owns and runs Upton-based Chester Financial Associates, managed his fictional investments to best effect.

Run by F&C Asset Management Ltd, the fantasy challenge is aimed to be both educational about the company’s fund range, as well as entertaining.

Asked if his success was down to pure luck, Mark said: “I do follow the markets and macroeconomic developments very closely.

“Although luck certainly played some part, keeping abreast of market information, making bold asset allocation decisions and pure gut instinct allowed me to ride more of the ups than downs.

“Running an IFA practice that works with individuals, small business owners and trustees, it is imperative that I understand the bigger picture in order to help my clients build, manage and protect their wealth.”

Mark’s 9.41% return over the game period put him comfortably at the top of the leader board, nearly 3% ahead of his nearest rival.

For details about his business, visit: www.chesterfinancial.co.uk.