Harrison Beel
Trainee Paraplanner
After finishing university, I was eager to start working in the financial advice industry. Over the summer I worked as an intern paraplanner for someone I knew well, giving them a hand during an especially busy period. I really enjoyed this work, and I found it interesting learning about the advice process, and all the different technicalities that came with it. Throughout this experience, it confirmed to me more and more that this was a career that I would like to follow, which is when I applied for this role.
As a trainee Paraplanner, my day-to-day role varies. I spend lots of time on the phone with providers trying to get policy information; I’m busy writing detailed reports that eventually get sent out to our clients; and I collate large amounts of client information and their circumstances so that we can be sure the advice we give is truly suitable to every client’s needs and objectives. Although much of this work is unseen by the client, I find great joy in being a part of the process, and being able to see the positive effects that great quality financial planning can have.
No day at Christopher little & Co is the same. It’s a place where I feel I am constantly learning new things and growing in my abilities. I look forward to my future here and what may lie ahead.
When I'm not at work
Although I never have any free time, when I do, I like to go on holiday. This is one of the best joys in life.
I enjoy walking around and exploring a new town square or eating out by the river at sunset.
You might not know about me
01
Favourite sport to play and watch?
I enjoy watching Leeds United play, but I prefer it when we win! – which sadly isn’t as often as I'd like. MOT.
02
What would your Karaoke song of choice be?
Piano Man – Billy Joel
03
Which celebrity would you most like to meet up for a coffee / beer with?
Neil deGrasse Tyson / Brian Cox – I find science and space fascinating, and I think an afternoon with these two would be very interesting.
04
If you could choose to do anything for a day, what would it be?
I don’t even watch F1, but I think sitting on a yacht drinking champagne at the Monaco Grand Prix would be the ultimate experience.
05
Who was your favourite teacher at school and why?
Mr. Gracey, he really pushed me during sixth form and convinced me that I should go off to university (something I never would have thought I could do). Two degrees later and an ever-growing appetite for knowledge and wisdom, he still inspires me to keep learning and growing today.
06
What’s the most daring thing you’ve ever done?
Telling my girlfriend that Rudy’s pizza isn’t actually that good.
07
Where’s your favourite place you’ve ever visited?
Tough Choice. Thailand – Most Picturesque Rome – Best Food Krakow – Most Fun
08
What is your favourite thing about living in Yorkshire?
Hating on Lancashire
09
Favourite Yorkshire food or beverage?
Yorkshire Tea. Is there really any other viable choice? Aunt Bessie's Yorkshire puddings do get an honourable mention though.
10
Favourite Yorkshire saying?
Ey Up Mucker