Excellence is intentional: The 2025/2026 FPI Approved Professional Practice of the...
In a year defined by rising expectations in the profession, Ascor Independent Wealth Managers emerged as a benchmark for what true excellence is. Awarded the 2025/2026 FPI Approved Professional Practice of the Year, the firm stands out for technical mastery and its philosophy rooted in ethics, independence and purpose-driven client service. Blue Chip caught up with the team.
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