Neal entered the stockbroking community in June 1985 and ultimately Walker Crips Birmingham office in November 2014. With its first-class portfolio management system, central Birmingham office location and genuine focus on the client’s requirements Neal felt that Walker Crips culture, founded on traditional values, and investment approach, which is modern and meets the prevailing challenges of the changing economic environment, was a good home. Neal's willingness to travel and meet new and existing clients has enabled him to build a very personal and successful client base, with clients all over the UK. Neal is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI (Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment).