David Fyfe
Consultant
Working
David, our founder, has more than 40 years of experience working in the financial services profession. He obtained a first class honours degree in mathematics at Sheffield University before joining Yorkshire-General as an actuarial student in 1972. He then joined the company’s sales force and became life branch sales manager. David set up his own business in June 1993 and in April 2002, Fyfe Financial was formed.
When David’s career in financial services started, the profession did not have the best reputation. However, he has always believed in providing sound, good value advice and has often been described as a “safe pair of hands” by clients. David stopped advising clients in December 2012 to focus on the management of the business.
The information you need to know
Qualifications
Financial Planning Certificate
A recognition offered by the Chartered Insurance Institute in the United Kingdom. Individuals who hold this qualification have
satisfied coursework and testing requirements set by the organisation.
FP1 (Financial Services and their Regulation)
Assesses an understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation and legislation.
FP2 (Protection, Savings and Investment)
Assesses an understanding of protection, savings and investment products.
Relaxing
David has been married to Jean for more than 54 years and has two sons, Stephen and Richard, who are both directors of the business. He has been a keen sportsman all his life, having played most sports with varying degrees of success. He still plays tennis and badminton as often as he can.
He has been a Sheffield Wednesday season ticket holder since 1987, so he has experienced some good times, but currently less so!
David’s Likes
- Most sports
- Playing tennis
- Watching football
- Watching musicals at the theatre with his wife Jean
David’s Dislikes
- Intolerant, rude or arrogant people
- Call centres and the phrase ‘’we are currently experiencing a high volume of calls’’
We asked David…
What’s a talent or skill you possess that not many people know about?
Before we moved to Sheffield, I played Yorkshire League squash for Walton Hall. I also reached the final of General Accident’s National Squash Tournament, beating the three-time former champion in the semi-final.
What’s been your greatest achievement?
Marrying my wife Jean and the birth of my sons and grandchildren. After that, being awarded a Distinguished Alumni Medal by the University of Sheffield and, jointly with Jean, a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Children’s Hospital Charity, Sheffield.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
Never undervalue yourself or the services you provide.
