Meet Your Advisor

Divorce and separation is a difficult time, and you need advisers who empathise with your situation, while providing independent, honest advice.

Ours is a dedicated team, all with relevant qualifications that will help you plan effectively for your financial future. We believe in forging long-term relationships, and once you’ve developed a rapport with your adviser, we won’t expect you to deal with someone new every time you call us.

Andy BrumbyAndy Brumby BSc (Hons) - Director

Andy started as an independent financial adviser in 1996 and specialises in matrimonial matters, particularly pensions following divorce. He is also responsible for IT within the company.  Andy is something of a sports fanatic, spending much of his free time away from work 12,000 feet up in the Alps on his snowboard.
 

James GlasheenJames Glasheen

After leaving school in 1975 James ran away to sea, eventually joining the Royal Navy. Having seen the world, he entered the financial services industry and now has more that 20 years’ experience specialising in pensions and divorce as well as wealth management and estate planning. 

 

Robert CresswellRobert Cresswell

Robert started as a mortgage broker before pursuing a career as an independent financial adviser.  He has extensive connections with accountancy firms and matrimonial lawyers and was the first consultant to join Paramount, helping to establish the specialist Pensions and Divorce team. Away from work, Robert is a keen paintballer and is always looking for new players to introduce to the game!

 

Elaine Gwinnett – AFPS – [Chartered Financial Planner]Elaine Gwinnett – AFPS – [Chartered Financial Planner]

Following a degree in Hotel Management, Elaine Gwinnett started her career in the hospitality industry. Something of a globe-trotter, she spent 12 years in Southern Africa before returning to the UK where, in 1998, she entered the world of financial services. Elaine achieved chartered status in 2006 and, when she is not studying for the Fellowship of Personal Finance Society, she enjoys salsa dancing.

 

Brian JonesBrian Jones

Brian partly completed his actuarial examinations, and managed several pension teams at Momentum Life in South Africa, including responsibility for advising corporate pension clients. He is a pensions specialist, with full AFPC including G60, who managed the specialist advice team at Bradford & Bingley, before moving on to manage teams conducting the FSA Pensions and FSAVC Reviews at Sesame. Brian contributes his considerable experience in analysing complex pensions and specialist advice issues to the Paramount Team.