We are delighted to announce that our managing director Jillian Thomas and our financial planner Emma Baumback are on the shortlist of the Investment Week, Women in Investment Awards 2020.

Jillian is shortlisted in the Mentor of the Year category and Emma in the Rising Star of the Year (small to medium firms) category. The winners will be revealed at an online ceremony on 8 December.

Jillian said: “This shortlisting shows just what a great team we have at Future Life Wealth Management. Emma really is a rising star. She works hard to deliver the best service to our clients and I am delighted she has been shortlisted.”

Emma said: “I am honoured to be shortlisted and keeping my fingers crossed for the final judging. I may be shortlisted as a rising star, but that is thanks to Jillian who has been a fantastic mentor, not just to me, but all the staff.”

A spokesman for the awards said: “What was particularly commendable this year was the scale of our nominees' achievements at a time when they were facing huge pressures in their personal and professional lives coping with the fallout from Covid-19.

“They have had to adapt quickly to working remotely and finding new and creative ways to communicate with their teams and clients during these challenging months.

“Many had to work through the most pressurised times of their careers while also looking after children at home, caring for vulnerable relatives or friends, as well as facing their own health concerns.

“We would like to praise all our nominees and finalists for showing resilience, an innovative spirit and providing support for each other during a very difficult year for the investment industry.”