RichardMeinMemorialBook

“
I was interviewed by Richard back in the Summer of 2009,
I was working for a DFM at the time and was hearing some
great things about this small operation in Bath called
Parmenion. I can remember asking my then MD if he felt
Parmenion were a threat, he said Parmenion were an ‘enigma’
and wouldn’t be around for long as the advisory community just
wouldn’t understand the proposition. Notwithstanding this, as I
loved the software and I loved the visionary thinking of the team
(I met further with Richard, Patrick and Mark prior to accepting)
when Richard offered me the role I jumped at the chance, but
was nervous as I would be joining a firm with about a third of
the FUM of my then current employers.
I remember my first few months, spending time with Richard as
he tried to break me out of the product world of DFM sales and
into extolling the virtues of investment solutions – typically this
would involve a pint at lunchtime! The Bath boules events will
be long remembered where I was introduced to Virginie, what a
lovely lady, indeed as will bumping into Richard and Virginie
whilst holidaying in St Ives, just a fabulous couple.
I have messages of thanks and support from Richard that I’ve
kept over the years, one theme Richard was always clear to make
in them was that ‘Mr Smith, glad to have you with me and glad
that you’ve made it work’ – well Richard thank you and I’m very
grateful to have been with you and will always remember and try
to repay your faith.
”
Neal Smith | Regional Sales Director, Parmenion
Ed Dymott @eddymott • 21 Jan
@parmenionuk very sad to hear the news about Richard. I didn't
know him well but he's made a huge impact on the industry &
left great legacy
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