After completing 30 years as Principal and Senior Financial Advisor with Woottons Financial Services, and the imminent introduction of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), which will have a profound effect on the way that IFA's are allowed to work and be remunerated, I have decided to retire with effect from the 1st.October 2010.

The future needs and ongoing servicing requirements of my many mortgage, life, pension, and investment clients, and friends, will be in the safe hands of Black Swan Capital, at 6 Snow Hill London EC1A 2AY, tel.0844 888 0575. Attn Andrew Nuding.

For those clients for whom we looked after their motor, general and house insurance etc., your ongoing requirements will be looked after by Berkeley Alexander Insurance Services, Temple House, 25-26 High Street, Lewes East Sussex BN7 2SD, tel 0845 355 1166, Attn Steve Slough.

I hope that I will be able to maintain contact with as many of you as possible, both in the industry and as valued clients, as you have over the years, become friends. I have enjoyed my many years in the industry, and seen many changes, but the lure of the golf course is too strong!

I remain,
Yours truly,

Colin Harris