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Graham Kennedy, Compliance Officer

With 30 years Financial Services experience both as an Advisor and in Compliance with UK Banks and large IFA Networks.

Graham is a flexible Compliance generalist and has a solid record of managing change. With an emphasis on IFA firms operating with both an Independent or Restricted offering he has a focus on the Quality of Advice Process.

His strong technical and analytical background is enhanced by concise oral, written and presentation communication skills.

Graham has a good understanding of the various IFA business models, large and small, which reflects a “hands on approach” to the workplace environment.

Graham prefers to operate with IFA firms which are directly regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and has a sound appreciation of the commercial realities of the market place,

Ruth Whitehurst, Paraplanner

Ruth has worked in the Financial Services Industry for over 35 years in various roles. She has gained experience with NatWest Bank, Cheshire Building Society and other financial advisory firms.

Ruth obtained the ACIB qualification whilst working for NatWest Bank. She holds CII Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning, CEMAP and the Certificate in Automatic Enrolment from The Pensions Management Institute.

Joyce Bethell, Finance

Joyce has over 30 years experience in Finance.

She was previously the Financial Director for a Communications company for 28 years which she ran with her partner. Together they also built up and managed a property rental portfolio of 26 properties.

Helen Johnson, Administator

Helen has recently joined the team as an administrator. She previously ran her own company for 26 years in the Wrexham area.
Helen also sits as a Magistrate on the North East Wales Bench.

Helen is married to our Paraplanner Mark, and much like him, she enjoys spending time with her family which includes daughter Anais and dog Milo. She is also an avid fan of the 6-time Champions of Europe, Liverpool FC.

(Also a qualified Mental Health First Aider, which should come in handy working with this lot!!!)

Jim Bell – Managing Director

Jim has worked in the Financial Services Industry for over 20 years in various roles. He has gained experience with Barclays Bank prior to working in a Senior Corporate Pensions role at Standard Life.

Jim has provided advice throughout his career to both individual and corporate clients, both in the UK and overseas.

Jim grew up and was educated in Canada. He obtained a Degree in Economics from The University of Western Ontario before passing the prestigious Canadian Securities Course. His UK qualifications include The Professional Investment Certificate (AFPC equivalent) from the Institute of Financial Services (IFS), CeMAP, Pensions Simplification qualification (CF9) and in 2014 he obtained the Certificate in Automatic Enrolment from The Pensions Management Institute.

Mark Johnson, Paraplanner

Mark has a varied Financial Services background ranging from Mortgage Lender to General Insurance to supporting Financial Advisers in a career spanning over 12 years. Mark has a Certificate in Financial Administration and NVQ 2 in Customer Service.

Outside of work Mark likes watching football particularly Liverpool, spending time with his family and dog Milo, reading and gaming..

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