I graduated from Worcester College in 1993, with a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science. After a varied early career, I decided to move into the financial services industry in 1998.

I gained my basic experience within the Lloyds banking group before moving into the IFA sector in 2001. I spent just over a year with a small IFA firm before moving onto a national firm specialising with advice to the Civil Service. Here I helped expand the business including the setting up and directing of the estate planning department.

In 2010 I joined St. James's Place and after 12 successful years working within a Partner Practice, I was invited to join the Partnership in my own right. I have significant experience in Estate Planning, including Investment Planning and Trust Planning.

I am married with 2 children. Outside of work I have several varied passions including painting and drawing. I am a keen gamer and have developed a strategic mind over the years. I also enjoy reading and cooking as well as brewing, spending as much time as possible in the kitchen.