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Alexanders Wealth director recognised with top accreditations



Alexanders Wealth director Ben Stark has been awarded the FFI GEN (Global Educational Network) Certificate in Family Business Advising (CFBA) and Certificate in Wealth Advising (CFWA) by the Family Firm Institute.

The certificates are presented to individuals who have achieved comprehensive professional knowledge and gained expertise that can be used as value to family business owners and family wealth clients.

This distinction further ensures that the highest standards in professional best practices will be implemented.

The Family Firm Institute (FFI) GEN Certificates in Family Business Advising and Family Wealth Advising are designed to increase awareness and exposure to concepts, skills and knowledge necessary to optimize effectiveness as family business advisors and consultants.

“Through completion of the certificate programs, Ben has gained a deeper understanding of the needs of family-owned enterprises and the many roles family business and non-family members play,” said Judy Green, President of the Family Firm Institute.

Participants have access to cutting edge information and resources for exploring the core disciplines — behavioral science, finance, law and management science — and steps for forming collaborative teams.

FFI provides multidisciplinary educational programs to advance family enterprises worldwide by enabling collaboration between family enterprise practitioners and academics, creating a global network of professionals.

Ben,a chartered financial planner, said: “I’m delighted to have completed these certificates and I’m excited to embed the knowledge and ideas into our service.

“Family businesses are a major contributor to the economy in Scotland and we will continue to support them.”

Alexanders Wealth Management Ltd is part of the St James’s Place Wealth Management Entrepreneur Club, which has recently launched in Glasgow.

The Entrepreneur Club provides access to advice and support. Working closely with advisory network support specialists, including external business consultants they can assist in addressing key concerns and challenges.

The Family Firm Institute (www.ffi.org), an international professional membership organization of over 1800 individuals and organizations across 88 countries, is dedicated to providing interdisciplinary education and networking opportunities for family business and family wealth advisors, consultants, educators and researchers.

It works to increase public awareness and broaden the understanding of trends and developments in the family business and family wealth fields.

As the dominant form of business organization worldwide, family businesses make a unique contribution to the social vitality and economic wealth of communities. FFI seeks to increase the understanding of the family enterprise as a fundamental driver of global economic growth and prosperity.



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