After leaving university John entered the world of education, teaching in a large comprehensive school. Rising quickly into the management team he also lectured at Leicester University School of Education. Eventually he saw the light and ‘escaped’ into financial services; initially, as a consultant with a large financial institution, then as a very successful Independent Financial Adviser before being invited to join St. James's Place as a Partner.

Whilst knowledgeable in most areas of financial planning John has, over the last few years, specialised in Pensions; Investments and Business Protection, gaining advanced level qualifications which enable him to advise in specialised areas. building long-term relationships with his clients based on mutual trust and respect.

Over the years, through reading and continual study, John has amassed a great deal of technical, legal and product related knowledge.

While remaining friendly, relaxed and approachable, his great skill is an ability to explain complicated solutions in a clear, concise and easily understandable manner.

Everyone is an individual, every business is different; there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution which can be applied to everyone and every business. Solutions should be bespoke and individually tailored. Therefore, John prefers to work one-on-one with individuals and companies over time aiming to achieve objectives and plans as effectively as possible.

The success of financial planning depends upon regular review and amendment as circumstances change all the time. Pensions; Investments; Savings, and Protection all need reviewing and updating as the economic, social, political and personal finance environment changes over time. John ensures that all clients are contacted on a regular basis to monitor if plans stay on track and remain relevant. At the same time he is ‘on-call’ to clients who need help or advice.

The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested.