A career of offering exceptional service has earned a financial director from Enfield a top prize in his industry.

Robert Reid, from Southgate, works for Syndaxi Financial Planning, which offers financial advice to clients, has won the Bridgewater Award at the Chartered Insurance Institute awards.

The award is the most prominent offered by the institute and Mr Reid was recognised for his exceptional service over more than 30 years.

Dr Sandy Scott, CEO of the CII, commented: “Robert Reid is deserving of particular praise for his Bridgewater prize. Over his distinguished career Robert has shown himself to be an exemplary ambassador of the CII, helping drive its key objective to secure and justify the confidence of the public.”