Paul Drage

Chartered Financial Planner

On the job

Since obtaining his economics degree in the 1980s, Paul has dedicated his career to the financial services profession. Alongside working for several financial advice firms, he also worked for a firm of stockbrokers and was a regional director of Grant Thornton LLP.

Paul’s expertise lies in pre- and post-retirement planning, covering areas such as estate planning, taxation, trusts, Power of Attorney, later life and care fees planning. Paul is a Court of Protection specialist, advising court-appointed deputies on investment matters.

Time to relax

Paul is an avid diver, holding the PADI Advanced Scuba Diver certification with global diving experience. He is also a certified table tennis coach, competing at the highest league level. His sports passion extends to being a season ticket holder for Bath Rugby and Manchester City.

Spotlight questions

What’s your favourite song to play in the car?

‘Pump It’ by Black Eyed Peas.

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Which three people would you invite to your dream dinner party?

Slash, Idris Elba and Nigel Farage.

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If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you win a medal in?

Property renovation.

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If you could be any fictional character, who would you be?

Man with No Name.

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