Areas of expertise
I have worked in the Financial Services Industry for around 30 years and in that time, as well as becoming Director of Omega Wealth & Finance, have completed my Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning to achieve Chartered Status.
Prior to my current role I worked at the Yorkshire bank from 1985 and worked my way up to become an adviser in 1995. In the year 2000 I left the bank to set up the business with Rich Firth, Commercial Finance Broker and fellow Director at Omega Wealth.
I also play a role in the wider Financial Services community as I am a Yorkshire Professional Finance Society Committee member as well as being ex President of the Hull Chartered Insurance Institute in 2009. I have been the Vice President again in 2023 and President most recently in 2024.
In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog and watching sports such as football and PDC Premier League Darts. I also enjoy going to see Santa Pod and various comedians.
Financial advice is about so much more than money. To me it’s about helping my clients achieve the future they want for themselves and their families. Helping you realise financial security and put your hard-earned money to work is what drives me as a Sandringham Partner.
During my time as a financial adviser, I’m proud to have helped people from all walks of life. A common misconception is that advice is reserved for the wealthy, but you don’t have to have millions in the bank to benefit. I’ve helped people from diverse backgrounds and professions reach their goals. It’s a big part of why I love what I do.
Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned investor – financial advice could help you get more from your money. I start by understanding your needs and financial ambitions – this might be working towards a particular goal, or helping loved ones down the line.
It’s important we consider things like your ability to make regular payments, any one-off investments you could make, your level of comfort regarding market volatility and risk and how long you’re looking to invest for. I can then recommend the investment products that I believe best match your aims and expectations.
Have you considered what you want your retirement to look like? Most people accept that it’s generally a good idea to save into a pension. But will it give you enough to live the life you want in retirement? The earlier you lay the groundwork, the better. Effective retirement planning could mean you’re financially better off and have more time to spend on the things you love.
It’s never too late to put plans in place or discuss your options. I can look at your situation and recommend which steps to take, based on where you are in life, to help make your income last in retirement.
We can’t predict what life has in store for us, for better or worse. But we can prepare ourselves. If you become unwell and can’t work, you may not be able to pay your bills and your family could be left in financial difficulty. I can help you create a protection plan that might include income protection, life cover and critical illness cover. Knowing you’ve taken out financial protection to take care of things could mean one less worry for you and your loved ones.
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Suite 15
The Media Centre
7 Northumberland Street
Huddersfield
HD1 1RL
Sandringham Financial Partners Ltd (‘Sandringham’) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA Number: 581304. Registered Office: Suite 15, The Media Centre, 7 Northumberland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 1RL. Registered in England and Wales No: 08022795. VAT Registered: 235 3237 81. Sandringham Financial Partners Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of M&G plc (Registered Number 11444019).
