Independent Financial Planners

Roy Ritchie

Roy Ritchie DipPFS – Financial Planner Roy has worked in financial services since leaving university, initially for two household insurance companies, before becoming an IFA in 1989. Prior to joining BBT, he specialised in advising the clients of solicitor and accountancy practises. Married to Gill, Roy has a son, daughter, two step-daughters and a grandchild. […]

Alex Pickles

Alex Pickles APFS – Chartered Financial Planner Alex has been working in the financial service industry since 2004, throughout his career he has worked for small independent firms before joining the team at BBT to utilise his skills and knowledge within a larger Chartered Firm. Along with his wife, Hayley, he loves to travel abroad […]

Andy Bissell

Andy Bissell APFS – Chartered Financial Planner Andy has been a member of the BBT team since 2007 following completion of his Business Degree specialising in Marketing and Finance. Having spent the majority of his time in senior technical and analysis roles, he has a well rounded level of experience and knowledge but describes the […]

Alex Smith

Alex Smith BA (Hons), DipPFS – Financial Planner Following his time at PwC working with national and international organisations as a business consultant across a range of industries Alex joins the BBT team as an adviser. He is passionate about helping people to make sound decisions in the face of ever rising complexity and is […]

Will Hodgson

Will Hodgson BSc (Hons) DipPFS – Financial Planner Will graduated from Sheffield Hallam University with a degree in Geography in 2011. He then went on to initially start his career in financial services in 2012 with a large financial product provider and joined BBT Group in 2015 starting in Online Processing, taking exams and progressing […]

Salman Khan

Salman Khan BSc (Hons) DipPFS – Financial Planner Salman is a dedicated financial adviser who believes in a holistic approach to financial planning. He initially started his career working within the Director Tim Brumby’s team where he gained a full understanding of the BBT ethos. Having a passion for helping individuals and families achieve their […]

Akbar Patel

Akbar Patel DipFA – Financial Planner Akbar has been working in the financial service industry since 2007, beginning his career with a number of years within high street banks before transitioning into the role of Independent Financial Planner. Akbar prides himself on providing the highest level of service to his clients. He believes every client […]

Cat Briggs

Cat Briggs Business Support Manager Cat has worked in various roles within financial services since 1995, being at BBT since 2006. Cat has a broad spectrum of knowledge and has worked in various departments, including team supervisory roles, within BBT and holds numerous industry qualifications. Cat lives with her sister to help raise her 2 […]

Daniel Butterwood

Daniel Butterwood DipPFS – Research and Technical Manager Daniel started his career in Financial Services with BBT Group in 2015. Throughout this time, he has worked in all areas of the business and now supervises the Paraplanning Department in addition to supporting other areas of the company. Daniel sits on the BBT Investment Committee and […]

Andrew West

Andrew West Paraplanner Andrew has worked in financial services since 2005, with a background in quality assurance and complaint handling for the major banking groups. He joined BBT in 2018 as a Paraplanner, having obtained his Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning in 2017, and continues to work towards level 6 qualifications.