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Joseph Bacon APFS

My experience I joined Weston Cummins in 2012 having previously worked for more local IFAs outside of London. I have been working in financial services for over 20 years and have attained the Chartered Financial Planner status. My experience has been built around research and technical knowledge, and I use this when working with the fellow advisers that I support to provide advice to my clients (and theirs). I enjoy being able to help my clients with their planning, alongside those of the other advisers. I have found that the answer to all financial planning problems lies within the information we can gather from our clients, therefore, listening and asking lots of questions is key to helping you achieve your goals. About Me Outside of work I am a keen cyclist and have recently started criterium racing. Along the two wheeled theme, I also own a motorbike and enjoy touring

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Steve Powis DIPPFS

Working in financial services for almost 20 years, I have gained a wealth of experience. I am used to dealing with a broad range of clients with different aims, life cycles, and needs, and doing so has developed me into the adviser I am today.     I have been advising clients since 2007, ever since joining Weston Cummins, who in turn joined HFMC Wealth in 2023 to be able to provide even greater services to existing and new clients. Who do I work with? My clients are both corporate and private – For my private clients, I offer independent holistic financial planning advice, covering all areas and topics of financial planning, typically to high net worth clients. I also deal with corporate clients and their directors. I provide advice and support for Workplace pensions, Death In Service, Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance schemes. I mainly deal with small to

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Dominic Tryczynski

Who do I work with? Specialising in working with entrepreneurs, professionals and their families, I’m passionate about helping people have a rich and fulfilling life, both now and in the future.   I do this by creating bespoke financial plans that bring this into focus, and by guiding clients to be more intentional with their money over the long term. About me? I’m a Chartered Financial Planner with over a decade of experience in financial services.   Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with diverse and interesting clients, in my previous roles at a Private Bank and a chartered financial planning firm, and now at HFMC Wealth.   For me, living a rich and fulfilling life means travelling extensively, seeking out new challenges and experiences, and keeping physically and mentally active. On the weekends, I can be found out and about, enjoying all of the great live

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Darren Berry FPFS TEP

Who do I work with? I work predominantly with private clients. I focus on helping clients protect what they have, and to successfully transfer their wealth to future generations, whilst ensuring they retain sufficient to support their desired lifestyle. This often results in working closely and collaboratively with my client’s legal and tax advisers. My clients are frequently entrepreneurs, and senior managers and directors who are either approaching or have recently made the transition into retirement. My clients are frequently time poor and looking for a trusted adviser to whom they can delegate. The most enjoyable part of my role is working with our clients. Meeting new people, hearing their story, and understanding where they are in life, how they have got there, and what lies ahead is fascinating, as everyone is unique. I find it incredibly rewarding being able to simplify complex decisions, and helping clients make sensible informed

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Louise Shepherd APFS

Who do I work with? I have worked in the financial services industry for over 10 years, providing bespoke financial planning and wealth management services to individuals and families from all different backgrounds. I work in partnership with my clients to provide clarity and peace of mind, empowering them to be confident in their financial decisions both now and for the future.   Taking the time to listen and understand my clients’ financial goals and lifetime ambitions allows me to construct a robust financial plan tailored exclusively to their needs. About me? After graduating from the University of Exeter with a Mathematics and Economics degree, I joined the Financial Services industry in 2011 as I was passionate about helping individuals make the best decisions about their finances. I began my career at a boutique Independent Financial Planning firm and moved through the various support and paraplanner roles as my studies

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James Scott DipPFS

Who do I work with? My clients for over 25 years have come from a wide variety of sectors including large tech, professional services, investment professionals and successful entrepreneurs in the media and creative fields.  Despite the obvious differences in profession, they all share one thing in common which is an understanding that working with a trusted financial planner to give them insights into their own and their families wealth is an invaluable tool in planning for the future. It’s a privilege to work with so many great clients and I’ve always enjoyed finding solutions for them in both the good times and the occasional bad times that life brings. My aim has and always will be to repay the trust they show in HFMC and me with energy and passion on finding tailored and bespoke solutions specifically designed for them. About me? I confess that my career in financial

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Philip Kingscott DipPFS

Who do I work with? I have been involved in Financial Services for 30 years. I help individuals, families and business make sound financial decisions to help achieve their goals. I work mainly with clients in the Southeast of England and I have a strong relation with Accountants and Solicitors where many of my client referrals emanate. My advice is provided in a fee basis with the first consultation carried out on a non-cost no obligation basis. I utilise the latest financial planning software to demonstrate the initial plan which is then reviewed regularly to ensure it remains on track. About me? Outside of work I enjoy most sports but other than golf I tend to be a taxi service for my children’s sporting activity.

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Phil Jelly DipPFS

Who do I work with? Financial planning continually evolves, as life progresses and as a result, I have a close partnership with my clients, to ensure they continually stay on track. I work with clients from all walks of life, medical, pharmaceutical, arts and entertainment, retail and professionals. Most of whom have very busy lives, but they are looking for a safe pair of hands to provide them with financial planning, so they can achieve their personal goals. About me? Having started my career in financial services as a Cashier at NatWest, I had the privilege of learning very early on, that we are all unique in our own special ways. I moved to HFMC Wealth in 2007 and on arrival, I continued to gain experience in providing financial advice to clients, by supporting two Partners of the company. In 2013, I became an adviser, focusing primarily on private clients.

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Caroline Maxwell

Who do I work with? Working in financial services for over 25 years, I have gained a wealth of experience with both individual high net worth and ultra high net worth clients, on both a domestic and multi jurisdictional level. I’m in a fortunate position that I have worked with many clients from a range of backgrounds for several years running into decades and as such have a detailed understanding of them and their wider family which change as life evolves. We discuss clients’ goals, provide a thorough structured plan to achieve these goals and navigate the changes and challenges along the way, be this change of job role or country, transitioning from working life to financial independence, providing for children and the wider family, all with an overlay of being mindful of tax positions. This allows clients to then focus on their life and what they enjoy, secure in

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Steve Jerome DipPFS

Who do I work with? My typical clients run their own businesses or are in a senior employed position, approaching or in retirement. A good ‘fit’ is someone who is looking for advice on how to identify, achieve and maintain their desired lifestyle, without the fear of ever running out of money. They will generally have investable assets of at least £300,000. I provide a long-term, holistic financial planning service to my clients. This focuses on them and their objectives for the rest of their lives. As a consequence, my service is not for those seeking a product-orientated or ‘transactional’ relationship. I enjoy taking the time to get to know someone, to really understand them, their aims and objectives before we start talking about what solutions might be appropriate. It’s because of this approach that my clients trust me and have stayed with me for many years. It’s very much

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