In 1981 the investing public was far less sophisticated than it is today on the issue of personal finance and investment.So Porter Brown was set up to advise on the best way to invest lump sums for income, growth or a mixture of both.In 1981 standards were higher. Today, Porter Brown is regarded as old fashioned. Why? Because we refuse to lower our standards.So, in the same sense of 'standards', we are proud to be old fashioned. But whilst we like to stay correct, we don't stand still.We never lose sight of the fact that it is your money. If you have unrealistic objectives, we will tell you even if this means losing business. For example, investing simultaneously for maximum income and maximum growth is not realistic.Wherever possible, and without causing offence, we do endeavour to lighten this normally boring subject matter. Even if it does mean being politically incorrect . . .