About Me
Barry began his career as a professional Mechanical Engineer before transitioning to the investment industry, where he has accumulated 25+ years of experience. He held positions at Fidelity Investments in London and in executive management at Old Mutual Wealth, becoming a Certified Financial Planner® professional in 2012. As Managing Director of Fairbairn Consult Financial Planning since February 2022, Barry is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals and dreams. He believes strongly in the value of financial products for goal realization and is excited about the impact of well-planned financial strategies on individuals and companies, creating opportunities.
Qualifications
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning – University of the Free State
Certified Financial Planner® (CFP®) – Financial Planning Institute
BSc(Eng)(Mech) – University of Cape Town
Focus Areas
- Strategic financial planning
- Investment management
- Corporate financial wellness
- Goal realization strategies
Personal
Married to Sandra with three children. Keen runner, enthusiastic traveller, and frequent speaker on financial wellness, engaging audiences from professionals to school children.