Richard Howells is Group Managing Director at LSL Financial Services and a long standing leader in the UK adviser market. He brings more than 30 years’ experience spanning distribution, manufacturing and technology businesses across the wealth, protection and life and pensions sectors. His career includes senior roles at Sesame Bankhall Group, Experian and Zurich, giving him a uniquely broad perspective on how advice is delivered, supported and regulated.

A committed advocate for the value of professional advice and the importance of protection, Richard welcomes initiatives such as Consumer Duty as catalysts for raising standards and strengthening trust in our profession. He is upbeat about the future of the industry and is focused on delivering the services, capabilities and strategic support adviser firms need to grow with confidence, clarity and ambition.