OUR
TEAM
ANDREW VIPOND
DIRECTOR & FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Andrew has a wealth of experience in the financial services industry. He has previously had an extremely successful career in banking, carrying out many roles, including senior bank manager and financial advisor where he gained national recognition for being the top performing advisor in the country. Andrew is level 4 diploma qualified and also holds the CII mortgage qualification. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys travelling, spending time with his girlfriend Akuila and two children. Andrew is also a huge football fan and supports Doncaster Rovers.
NORA CUSSENS
SALES MANAGER
Nora has 36 years experience within the Lloyds Banking Group, the majority of which has been at a Senior Manager level where she was responsible for the successful operation of her branches, gaining recognition for regularly managing the top performing teams. She is CeMAP and CII diploma qualified. Nora enjoys spending time with her husband, two children and going on holidays. In her spare time she enjoys fitness with friends and reading.
LINDSAY DODD
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Lindsay has over 15 years experience within the financial service industry. She has previously had a successful career across a variety of companies providing holistic planning solutions. Lindsay is level 4 diploma qualified and also hold the Cii mortgage qualification. In her spare time, Lindsay enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children. She also enjoys keeping fit and socialising with friends.
RYAN MOORE
SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Ryan first started working in financial services back in 2005. He initially started his successful career with Lloyds banking group, he then worked for 8 years in the international market helping high net worth British expatriates with Pension and Investment advice. He is highly regarded by his clients as an excellent financial advisor and has been won multiple awards throughout his career. He is level 4 Diploma qualified and also holds the CISI International qualifications.
In his spare time, Ryan has a passion for fitness and works out most mornings. He likes to socialise with friends at weekends and enjoys taking holidays with his family.
DEAN ALDIS
SENIOR MORTGAGE & PROTECTION ADVISOR
Dean has over 20 Years Experience in all sides of the Mortgage Arena from Advice to Administration and actual Mortgage Underwriting. Dean has FPC, Cefa and CeMAP Qualifications. His Expertise lies within the Mortgage Market as well as the Protection & General Insurance Markets. During his spare time he enjoys time with his wife and 2 daughters, is an avid Formula 1 fan and can hold his own on the Golf course.
PAUL COOKE
SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Paul has over 15 years experience within the financial services industry. He has previously had a successful career in banking, providing holistic planning solutions as a dedicated professional financial adviser. Paul is level 4 CII Diploma qualified, holds the CII mortgage qualification and also has the CII long term care planning qualification.
In his spare time, Paul enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He is big football fan and also supports Doncaster Rovers and likes a weekend football accumulator.
KEVIN SUTCLIFFE
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Kevin has been in the Financial Services Industry for over 13 years and is a level 4 diploma qualified adviser. With years of experience his main objective is to help individuals and families address their immediate needs and long-term financial goals.
A straightforward, easy to understand approach has always been the core principles of his advice. Never using a one size fits all approach but looking at where you are now, your plans and challenges ahead and where you want to be in the future.
Outside of work Kevin loves to spend time with his family along with travelling and socialising. He also enjoys keeping fit and is a very keen golfer.
JOSH GREEN
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Josh has 5 years experience within the financial services industry. He started his career at HSBC carrying out two roles, including cashier and personal banker. This provided the opportunity for him to become an expat in Qatar, working for the largest IFA in the world. Recently he returned to the UK and pursued a career with V-Financial Ltd. His current role is helping to develop business relationships.
In his spare time, Josh enjoys going to the gym and playing football on weekends.
ED MICHIELSON
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Ed started his career in wealth management in 2018 with St. James Place where he gained his Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning. He joined V-Financial in 2021 and prides himself on providing quality and bespoke financial advice to all of his clients. Ed is married to Amy and has 2 young daughters as well as the family Golden Retriever, Alfie. In his spare time he enjoys an active social life; snowboarding, scuba diving, 5-aside football and squash.
SCOTT BENTLEY
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Scott has worked in financial services for over 8 years. He has worked for three high street banks and most recently within two mortgage brokerages. He is level 4 qualified (DipFA), he also holds his CeMAP and CeRER qualifications. Scott offers holistic financial planning solutions to his clients which cover Investments, pensions, mortgages, protection, and equity release. Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons, he also enjoys keeping fit and watching & playing football.
REBECCA TAYLOR
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Rebecca has over 9 years experience within Wills and Estate Planning in which she has been very successful. Rebecca is Level 4 Diploma qualified and holds a CeMAP Qualification. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys travelling, working out in the gym and spending time with her friends and family.
TOM BAVERSTOCK
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Tom began his career in financial services in 2005 with Lloyds TSB, where he advised clients on everyday banking products and services. Throughout his tenure with Lloyds Banking Group, Tom advanced through various roles, ultimately becoming a Financial Advisor with Scottish Widows. Following a voluntary redundancy offer, Tom relocated to Abu Dhabi to serve as a financial advisor in the international market. In this capacity, he has provided high net worth British expatriates with expert advice on pensions, investments, and protection.
Tom's clients consistently praise his enthusiasm and empathy, highlighting his commitment to prioritizing their needs and desired outcomes. He holds a Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisors, along with numerous other UK and international qualifications.
Outside of his professional life, Tom is a self-confessed "petrol head" who enjoys engaging in a variety of motorsport and automotive activities in his spare time.
KEVIN SALT
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Kevin has over 36 year’s experience within the financial services industry. He has had a successful career with various financial companies and helped client and businesses achieve their financial goals. Kevin is level 4 diploma qualified. In his spare time he enjoys time with his family.
CHARLOTTE SUTCLIFFE
FINANCIAL ADVISOR SUPPORT
Charlotte is new to the Financial Services sector having taken a career break from Education. She has a wealth of experience working with people and is excited to be taking on a new challenge. Charlotte has a BA(Hons) and Post Graduate degree and will be using some of her transferrable skills to support Advisors and Clients with their financial planning needs. Outside of work Charlotte is a keen Netball player and Junior Coach and dedicates a lot of time to doing this.
DARREN WOOD
PARAPLANNER
Darren has over 20 years experience working in financial services and is a level 6 chartered financial planner. He has held roles with various companies providing holistic financial advice to individual and corporate clients. Outside of work, Darren likes to spend time with his wife, he also enjoys going to the gym and long distance running (although distances are getting shorter!).
JACK THOMPSON
ADMINISTRATOR
Jack’s ambition is to become a financial adviser at V-Financial. He is currently a part of the admin team to help him gain a greater skills and knowledge of the financial services industry. In his spare time he enjoys watching football and formula 1, as well as socialising with friends.
HARRY PARR-HEWITT
FINANCIAL SUPPORT ADVISOR
Harry's ambition is to become a financial adviser in the near future. Harry has a BA(Hons) and a Masters degree in business finance and would like to transfer those skills into the financial advisor role in the future. Outside of work Harry enjoys watching football and spending time with family and friends.