Mark Rattigan of Merideon Wealth Strategies has been shortlisted for the ifa Excellence Awards Awards 2020.

Mark has been named as a finalist in the ifa Excellence Awards Awards for Regional Adviser of the year.

The ifa Excellence Awards showcases the industry’s most prestigious accolades recognising excellence across the entire independent financial services industry. The awards pinpoint professional development and innovation, showcasing both the individuals and firms which are leading the way in the industry.

Award recipients represent a true cross-section of the ifa industry, recognising the contributions of the profession’s most senior ranks through to its rising stars.

The finalist list, which was announced over several days beginning on 28 September 2020, features over 200 high-achieving financial services professionals across 27 submission-based categories.

“The ifa Excellence Awards pinpoints professional development and innovation, showcasing both the individuals and firms who are leading the way in the industry,” ifa editor Sarah Kendell said.

“I congratulate this year’s finalists for the contributions they have made to their clients’ lives in the face of particularly challenging circumstances this year.”

Mark Rattigan, Senior Financial Adviser and Managing Director at Merideon, said that he was humbled to be recognised and proud to be named as a finalist in the ifa Excellence Awards 2020.

“This recognition is very much a reflection of Merideon’s team. Their ability to adapt to all of the changes thrust upon us over the last few year and still continue to provide excellent client service and advice is what I am most proud of. This has allowed me to focus on improving our business and being more involved in the wider Financial Planning industry and our local business community to help others succeed in what has been a very tough period” he added.

“I want to Congratulate the other finalists. Knowing some of them personally, I know that it would be tough to take out the award, so we will wait nervously for the 29th October virtual Awards night.”