Entire FS is a leading independent financial planning company based in Altrincham, Cheshire. Our team of wealth management and mortgage professionals are dedicated to providing the best possible advice to clients in a friendly and efficient manner.
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We aim to be an IFA that blends good old-fashioned business values with a modern approach and work with the very latest technology and systems.
Located in the town’s former police station, our offices are replete with fine period details and provide a calm and secure environment in which to plan our clients’ financial futures.
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Meet the team
“Not surprisingly, with Entire FS you experience customer service with no half-measures.”
Our aim is to provide the most complete financial and wealth management services available. And that means having a team of people who focus on clients’ needs above all else and make customer service their number one priority.
We can only hope to achieve this by both emphasising teamwork and clear communication within the company. But at the same time, we encourage individuals to flourish, to take personal responsibility and to improve their skills and qualifications.
We expect our people to be trustworthy, honest, open and to avoid jargon. We believe in building solid networks of relationships between clients, business partners and last but not least our own staff. So now it’s time to meet the entire Entire FS team, in their entirety.
Glyn is the director of Entire FS with lead responsibility for the firm’s bespoke mortgage and equity release service.
As a holder of both the Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) and the Certificate in Regulated Equity Release (CeRER) he has all the significant qualifications required to advise on these important matters.
Glyn started his professional career as a non-specialist adviser at RBS and then, after three years, joined one of the largest mortgage advisers in the country.
Two years later, in 2009, he set up his own mortgage consultancy building the team of experts that now delivers Entire FS’s mortgage and equity release service.
Away from his desk, Glyn enjoys playing guitar, spending time with friends, regularly exploring new places, eating out and drinking real ale, especially in Wales.
One of the directors of Entire FS, Jeff takes the lead in the area of wealth management and financial planning and is qualified as FPC 1,2,3, CEMAP and AFPC.
With over 35 years in the financial services industry, running his own company as an Independent Financial Adviser since 2003, there are few situations Jeff hasn’t previously encountered in his career.
A keen sportsman, both as spectator and competitor, Jeff has taken part in many endurance events including marathons, triathlons, Ironman and various long distance cycle events.
In 2012, he cycled the 287 miles from London To Paris in 18 hours, 30 minutes, and in 2013 completed Lands End to John O’Groats – 950 miles – in 6 days, which basically means, with Jeff doing your financial planning, you know he’s in it for the long haul.
John has worked in the financial services industry since 2004. First employed as a mortgage underwriter, he moved into the pensions industry for six years before moving back into mortgages where he has remained ever since. In his last job he was underwriting for the whole of market lending options.
He is married with two teenage children and lives in the local area. John likes nothing better than family time, whether it be curtains closed, fire on, lights out in front of the TV in the winter, or long walks in Wales and BBQs in the summer.
John is an early riser – he owns a whippet called Rodney who keeps him active with 6am and 6pm walks each day. He’s also a keen cyclist who has completed many Manchester to Blackpool events, raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process.
With 17 years of experience in financial services, Colin is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society. He also holds a Master’s degree in Financial Planning and Business Management.
Colin has worked in a wide variety of roles with a particular focus on client assurance and business development. Part of what he enjoys most about his work is helping his colleagues develop through mentoring and coaching.
Away from the office, Colin loves travelling the world as well as cooking and baking up a storm in the kitchen. But he is most excited when spending time with his family and watching his two young children, Peter and Harriet, grow.
Eve started out in the pension and investment industry in 1999 as a graduate trainee technician for a pension provider and joined Entire FS as an Independent Financial Adviser 2016. Her strong breadth of technical knowledge combined with her industry experience means that she is ideally placed to advise our clients on all aspects of financial planning.
Eve holds the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate and is working towards Chartered status. The Investment Management Certificate is another string to Eve’s bow of qualifications making her a valuable member of the Entire FS investment committee.
In her spare time between ferrying children to football and rugby matches, Eve enjoys ballet dancing, hiking, running and cycling.
With over 30 years experience in financial services, and the intermediary market place Vicky is fully CeMap qualified and advises clients on both mortgages and protection.
Having started in Estate Agents in 1986 as a mortgage and financial adviser, Vicky progressed to work for 20 years within retail banking, as a mortgage underwriter, business development manager, protection manager and managing mortgage advisers. This background has enabled Vicky to share her vast knowledge and understanding of mortgage lenders and protection providers with clients, making their journey to purchase and stay in their home easier.
Vicky has also worked for lenders who specialise in Buy To Let mortgages which adds to her experience across the mortgage range.
Outside of work Vicky keeps fit running, cycling and playing badminton, She enjoys cooking and entertaining friends and family. Vicky is currently studying for her equity release exams.
Richard has over 10 years’ experience in financial services where he has worked in mortgage brokers, the banking sector and protection services, picking up a full CeMAP along the way. He has extensive knowledge of the home buying process including conveyancing, estate agency and mortgage processing.
When he’s not in the office, Richard is very into his sports. One time British Champion in Shotokan Karate at age 16, he still plays 5 a side football and trains kickboxing. He also enjoys a cold beer with his friends while watching the football or boxing.
At home, Richard is married and has a Jack Russell called Chase. He loves going on long walks with his wife. For the past 10 years, Richard has used his weekends to support Cheshire Constabulary as a Special Police Sergeant, ensuring the safety of his local community.
With a wealth of experience since joining the financial services industry in 2007, Stefan joined Entire FS as a Mortgage and Protection Adviser in mid-2015.
Stefan’s background has seen him gain experience in both large companies and smaller practices, learning the advantages of how the different types of businesses help their clients. He holds qualifications in Mortgage Advice, Equity Release and Financial Planning, as well as a degree from the University of Sheffield.
When not in the office, Stefan can be found on the golf course, watching football or joining friends for a meal and a pint of real ale.
Andrew has accumulated a wealth of experience in financial services since starting out with Lloyds Banking Group in 2009. He obtained his CeMap qualification in 2014 and spent time working at Countrywide, one of the UK’s leading property groups, before joining Entire FS in November 2019.
Andrew has gained vast knowledge of conveyancing and estate agency processes, covering specialist areas such as buy to let for personal and limited companies, first time buyers, lending into retirement and protection. This makes him well equipped to service our clients whatever their circumstances.
Outside of the office, Andrew can be found sampling craft beers with friends and family and planning his next trip away. He’s also working on obtaining his helicopter private licence.
Michaela is one of our senior administrators and is responsible for keeping our back office functions running smoothly.
Since joining the industry in 2007 she has gained a wealth of experience in all aspects of financial services and her professional qualifications include both CII Awards in Financial Administration along with the Certificates in Life & Pensions, Mortgage Advice (Cert CII MP) and Equity Release (Cert CII ER). She has also recently completed the diploma level qualifications RO5 Financial Protection and RO1 Regulation & Ethics.
When not at the office keeping things ship shape, Michaela’s personal interests include photography for which she takes regular day trips around the UK looking for inspiration.
Lauren is our Case Manager and has 10 years’ experience in the sector, most recently holding roles as a Banking Adviser, Case Manager and Mortgage Adviser. She has achieved her CeMap qualification, a mark of excellence in the industry.
In her spare time, Lauren can either be found saddling up for a ride on her horse or enjoying a weekend trip away. She also enjoys cooking.
Sam kick-started his career in financial services as a Mortgage Case Administrator where he experienced a variety of clientele, from first time buyers to portfolio landlords. His knowledge is paramount in helping our clients at Entire FS have a first class service.
Outside of work, Sam likes to spend time with his daughter Mara. He keeps chickens and grows lots of fruit and vegetables. Sam also takes self-sufficiency to another level and enjoys a DIY challenge to make or fix something. In addition, he’s an avid reader.
Tom is a Case Manager with over four years of experience in the sector. He started his career as a Case Handler in Conveyancing. Tom currently holds a CeMap 1 qualification and is studying for his CeMap 2 and 3.
In his downtime, Tom enjoys being in the great outdoors: hiking, camping or playing rugby. He also loves socialising, travel and going to the cinema.
Julie studied Industrial Technology and Management at Bradford University before embarking on a career in sales and sales support. She has been supporting mortgage advisers since 2009, negotiating on clients’ behalf to get their mortgages completed faster. Julie also manages her own buy-to-let property portfolio and is a director of two property management companies.
In her spare time, Julie is Vice President of her local Scout group, as well as supporting various other charitable concerns. She also enjoys socialising, travelling and walking her dog Oscar.