Darin Pastor has over two decades of experience in sales, investments, and insurance. He is currently the CEO and chairman of Capstone Financial Group, and previously earned an MBA from the University of Liverpool. The University of Liverpool has offered Excellence Scholarships since 1881 to support higher education for financially limited students. The scholarships provide £2,000 annually to undergraduates with A level scores of AAA or higher and household incomes under £25,000. The scholarships aim to expand access to university education regardless of age or background.