The cost of living is rising and as a result many people are now facing increased financial pressure and getting deeper into debt. Nicola Beswick is a Certified Financial Planner and is all too aware of the true value of receiving financial planning advice after her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). In this webinar, Nicola discusses managing debt and coping with the financial stress it can cause, as well as other incredibly valuable financial management tips and strategies.
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Nicola Beswick is a Certified Financial Planner® at FMD Financial. Nicola entered the world of financial planning, after she gave up her career as a Patent attorney to become a Financial Planner. Nicola decided to pursue a career as a Financial Planner after appreciating the true value of receiving financial planning advice after her father was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Nicola is genuinely passionate about working with people and understanding what is important to each individual and what they wish to achieve.
Published November 2023
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