The Retirement Planning Specialists

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.

Ian Towers

Ian Towers Paraplanner Having spent over 20 years in Australia, a season of cricket brought Ian back to the UK some years ago. A wedding and two children later, it is fair to say he won’t be returning. Before joining BBT, Ian had gained 10 years paraplanning experience, working with numerous Financial Advisers both locally […]

Jeanette Blagbrough

Jeanette Blagbrough Paraplanner Jeanette has over 30 years Financial Services experience in various roles including Director, Financial Planner, Business Development Manager for a major life Company, and Compliance Officer. She now works on a part-time basis as she heads towards the twilight of her career. Jeanette is married with three children and two grandchildren. She […]

Jordan Ralphs

Jordan Ralphs Paraplanner Jordan joined BBT Group in February 2021 just before he graduated from Sheffield Hallam University. He completed his Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning in September 2021 and is now working as a Paraplanner where he hopes he can build his technical skills alongside taking his Level 6 Exams to reach […]

Sarah Windle

Sarah Windle Paraplanner Sarah started her financial services career in 2014 as a Paraplanner at BBT, having previously worked in a large firm of Solicitors. Sarah has a Level 4 Diploma in Paraplanning. Outside of work Sarah enjoys being active, going to the gym and walking with her Boston Terrier. She also enjoys taking part […]

Matthew Woodhead

Matthew Woodhead Client Services Matthew started his career in financial services in 2018 when he joined BBT as an apprentice. In addition to his work in Client Services, Matthew works in the IT Support team, getting involved with any technology projects that arise. His goal is firstly to work towards becoming a successful Paraplanner, and […]

Mollie Griffiths

Mollie Griffiths Client Services Mollie graduated from the University of Leeds with a first-class degree in Psychology. She joined BBT in 2021 and is currently studying towards her Diploma with an aim to be a Financial Planner one day. In her spare time, Mollie enjoys going to the gym.

Simon Hartley

Simon Hartley Chartered Financial Planner Simon first joined BBT Group in October 2015 having completed his Accountancy and Finance degree at the University of Huddersfield. He is qualified as a Chartered Financial Planner and has achieved Fellowship status of the Personal Finance Society. His knowledge and experience has accrued through working within each facet of […]

Josh Hibbert

Josh Hibbert Paraplanner Josh joined BBT Group in January 2024 as a Paraplanner. He started his Financial Services career in 2014 working for one of the major banks in the UK, working on a variety of different projects in both complaint handling and quality assurance. He achieved his Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning in 2023 […]