BOLTON-based Barry Leedham has become one of an elite group of independents to achieve Fellowship of the Society of Financial Advisers. Mr Leedham, senior partner at Barry Leedham Financial Services in Chorley Old Road, has become one of only 29 people in the UK to attain the award by examination.

He is a Chartered Insurance Practitioner, an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, a Fellow of the Life Insurance Association and has 28 years' experience in the industry.

His practice, which specialises in referrals from accountants and solicitors, was established nine years ago.

Mr Leedham, who is married with four children and lives in Lostock, was previously Managing Director of the Life & Pensions Division of a national brokerage.

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