
Our Team
Meet our leadership team and our financial planners
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David Young
Independent Financial AdviserDavid graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2008, with a BA Hons in Business Studies. He holds the current industry benchmark qualifications,… Read more -
Sam Sharp
Independent Financial AdviserSam has been in the financial services industry since 1999 and has been a regulated adviser since 2006. … Read more -
Charles Seymour-Cole
Independent Financial AdviserCharles has been an IFA for over 30 years. He is qualified under the current industry benchmark qualifications and the Advanced Financial Planning… Read more -
Rod Simpson
Independent Financial AdviserRod has been giving financial advice to clients for the last 30 years. During this period, he has represented some highly reputable organisations… Read more -
Ryan Ford
Independent Financial AdviserRyan is a Chartered Financial Adviser with a passion for empowering clients to live their best lives. By providing clear insights into their financial… Read more -
Laura Brown
Independent Financial AdviserLaura has worked in the Financial Services Industry for over 30 years, for a Private Bank and a small Independent Financial Services firm. Today Laura… Read more -
John Austin
Senior Financial PlannerJohn’s distinguished financial services experience spans 35 years. Proficient in all areas of investment, pensions, inheritance tax and other wealth… Read more -
Ross Adams
Independent Financial AdviserRoss joined WS in late 2024 and has been an IFA for 6 years after moving into advice from managerial roles in the branch network with Nationwide… Read more -
Melissa Ellis
Independent Financial AdviserMelissa is a Certified Financial Planner and has worked in the financial services industry for over six years. She is dedicated to helping… Read more -
Alastair Pickard
Independent Financial AdviserAlastair started in Financial Services in 2007. Graduating from the University of Glasgow, he began working within the administration team at an… Read more