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The Team
David Batchelor FHD.APFS.CFP Chartered Financial Planner
Director and Principal
David, the founder of Wills and Trusts, is a Past President
of the Life Insurance Association; a founder member of
The Personal Finance Society; the author of “Wealth –
How to become seriously Rich on any income” and
technical books and articles for the Financial Services
sector. He is also an international speaker on technical,
legal and practice management issues.
David is also one of the UK’s highest qualified
Independent Financial Advisers, being one of only 700
holding the Certified Financial Planning licence and holds
advanced qualifications in investment planning, pensions,
taxation and trusts. He is also a question writer for the
Chartered Insurance Institute and an examiner for the
Institute of Financial Planning. Wills & Trusts has grown to
become one of the UK’s leading practices through use of
David’s unique Wealth Management System.
David Lives in Leighton Buzzard with his wife Helen, his
two daughters Emily and Hope, as well as various dogs
and chickens!
Phil Plant Dip.MGMT
Group Finance Manager
Formerly a manager for the Halifax, Phil is the group’s
Finance Manager. Phil has responsibilities for all
accounting procedures, book keeping and pricing within
the group. Phil also liases with the firm's auditors and the
Financial Services Authority as he has responsibility for
company compliance. Phil lives in Oxford with his wife
Carol.. His son, Tom is at university and daughter, Claire works for Oxfordshire County Council.
Dean Hobbs Cert.PFS
Dean Hobbs is a Financial Planner with the group having
qualified in December 2004. Dean was formerly a Para-
Planner for the group and so has extensive knowledge in
the area of estate planning as well as general financial
planning. Dean also holds the CF6 Mortgage qualification
and is studying towards his Advanced Financial Planning
Qualification. Dean lives in Aylesbury with his wife
Debbie and their two cats Alley & Millie
Paula O’Reilly
Practice Manager
Paula O’Reilly is the Practice Manager and assistant to
David. Paula joined the company in 2003 after gaining
experience with various marketing companies. Paula is
responsible for the day to day management of the
Practice. Paula lives in Aylesbury with her partner Mark and their two cats
Harvey and Chloe.
Rachel Viney
Senior Para Planner
Formerly a Manager with Abbey National, Rachel joined
the group in May 2000. After qualifying, Rachel became
the group’s Para-planner with responsibilities for research
and investigation for David and Dean, as well as
maintaining The Advanced Investment Strategy. Rachel
holds the CF6 mortgage qualification, having been a
mortgage specialist with Abbey National. Rachel Lives in
Aylesbury with her husband Richard and two sons Tom
and Ben and their dogs Poppy & Alfie.
Alison Parker
Trainee Para Planner
Alison joined the team in April 2007. She is responsible
for research and investigation for David and Dean, as well
as providing support for Rachel. Alison lives in Leighton
Buzzard with her husband Ben.
Tracey Vuckomanovic
Client Portfolio Management
Tracey joined the company in March 2010 as our receptionist and quickly progressed her way to day to day management of our client’s portfolios alongside Rachel & Alison. She is responsible for preparing client quarterly reviews and investment management.
Tracey lives in Aylesbury with her husband, Peter and two children, Joe & Ryan
Michelle Bye
Projects Coordinator
Michelle joined the group in June 2000. She is
responsible for the Business Development Network. supporting over 150 financial
advisers around the UK, Scotland & Ireland. Michelle is also responsible for organizing
the Wills & Trusts seminars and client events. Michelle lives in Bierton with her husband Paul,
and her two sons Regan and Lewis and their dog Mason.
Nagore Echevarria Vicario
Post Sales Administrator
Nagore joined the team in November 2006. She is
responsible for relationships with insurance companies
and investment houses. Nagore is originally from Bilbao,
Spain but now lives in Aylesbury with her partner Luke and
their cat, Amber.
Caroline Brennan
Receptionist
Caroline joined the company in June 2010. She is responsible for meeting and greeting our clients as well directing calls to the right member of the team.
Caroline lives in Wendover with her daughter Emilia.
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