Our People

Lee Cooper

Group CEO

After leaving Durham University in 1999 Lee joined the financial services industry and HSBC as a Financial Planning Manager. Lee established Cooper Associates in 2008.

Lee is responsible for the group’s strategy and oversees the development of the business.

Samantha Jackson

Group Managing Director

Samantha implements sales and marketing strategy across the group whilst working alongside both advisory and administration management teams to ensure an exceptional level of service is received by clients.

As group managing director Samantha is responsible for the management and development of all departments.

Having graduated from Cardiff University Samantha joined Cooper Associates in 2008 and was made a director in 2011. Prior to joining Cooper Associates, Samantha worked for a FTSE financial firm in London.

Kevin Parsons

CAA Managing Director

Following an extensive career with leading accountancy firms Kevin joined Cooper Associates Accountants as its Managing Director. Having qualified as an accountant in 2000, Kevin offers accounts, tax and business advice to clients ranging from sole-traders to large corporates.

As an early adopter of cloud accounting and Xero, Kevin takes a proactive approach to his client’s requirements with the aim of delivering value adding advice underpinned by exceptional service.

Jack Cooper

CAWM Managing Director

Jack is the Managing Director of Cooper Associates Wealth Management, reporting into the Group CEO.

Prior to becoming the Managing Director, Jack was a highly successful Financial Consultant, providing advice on investments, pensions and inheritance tax planning to a large and diverse client bank.

Jack joined Cooper Associates in 2011 following a successful career as an adviser for Skipton Building Society, where he also held a management position.

Jack is a very keen sportsman and particularly enjoys rugby, cricket and cycling. His other interests include travelling and spending time with his wife and their ‘baby’ (A black Labrador called Lara).

Diana Cooper

Operations & Finance Director

Diana has been with Cooper Associates since the business was formed in 2008 and has been a key figure behind the continued expansion of the company to well over 50 employees. Having worked in the finance industry for many years, Diana oversees all accounting and operational responsibilities within the Cooper Associates Group.

Glyn Cooper

Group Consultant

Glyn brings over 30 years financial planning experience to the Cooper Associates team. Glyn acts on a consultancy basis for the firm.
Prior to Cooper Associates, Glyn spent many years advising clients within the Channel Islands.

Malcolm Derry

Non-Executive Director

Malcolm works closely with our Board, constructively challenging and helping to develop strategic decisions.

Malcolm has over 30 years’ experience in the manufacturing, service and charity sectors, including running the finance functions for both FTSE quoted companies and Private Equity backed entrepreneurial businesses.

Malcolm previously led the finance department at Taunton Cider plc and more recently was Group Finance Director at Booking Services International Ltd (BSI).

Paul Bruford

Senior Mortgage Adviser

Paul provides advice within all areas of mortgages and his meticulous approach to understanding his client’s objectives has enabled him to develop into a holistic mortgage adviser.

In addition to advising a mixed portfolio of mortgage clients Paul specialises in arranging tailored protection solutions.

Paul joined Cooper Associates after spending 18 years with a FTSE 100 company.

Steve Broad

Senior Wealth Manager

Steve joined Cooper Associates as a senior wealth manager in July 2017. Prior to this Steve worked for Prudential from 1996 where he established himself as one of the top financial consultants in the country. In 2001 he was recruited by St. James’s Place and set up his own business which he ran successfully until joining Cooper Associates Wealth Management.

Steve has always prided himself on providing excellent service to his clients.

Away from the office Steve is passionate about the game of cricket, captaining his local club side.

Joanne Canniford

Mortgage Adviser

Jo advises on all areas of mortgages and associated protection products. Jo has an established portfolio of landlords and investment property clients in addition to advising within the mainstream mortgage market.

Jo joined Cooper Associates with extensive banking experience. Jo acted as a manager for HSBC Knightsbridge International Premier Centre in London with a client facing role.

Jason Challis

Financial Consultant

Jason joined Cooper Associates in 2009 and is an experienced financial consultant who specialises in providing investment and financial planning advice to his clients, helping them achieve their financial goals.

Jason started his career with Cheltenham & Gloucester where he acted as an intermediary manager for Somerset.

In his spare time Jason enjoys spending time with his family on holiday, skiing and attending music festivals. Jason also helps run a local veterans football team.

Christopher Chedzoy

Senior Mortgage Adviser

Christopher acts within our team of mortgage advisers. Christopher has a wealth of experience in remortgages, purchases, investment finance and all associated protection products.

Before joining the company, Christopher acted as a senior adviser for a specialist insurance house. During this time, Christopher developed extensive knowledge in all areas of personal insurance.

Justin Clark

Mortgage Adviser

Justin acts within Cooper Associates Mortgages and thrives on delivering an exceptional level of service to his clients.

Justin is a graduate of the Cooper Associates Academy and also held the position of Relationship Manager, focusing on ensuring our key professional relationships receive an exceptional level of service.

Martyn Cole

Senior Financial Consultant

Martyn is a long-term care specialist and works collaboratively with legal professionals and care homes within the area. Martyn is a full member of the Society of Later Life Advisers.

Martyn started his career with Prudential in 1996 before moving to a firm of independent financial advisers in 1999, joining Cooper Associates in 2010.

Martyn acts as a senior financial consultant within Cooper Associates Wealth Management Ltd

In his spare time, Martyn can often be found on the golf course or at Dunkeswell airfield where he is undertaking the Private Pilot Licence.

Additionally, Martyn is working towards Chartered financial adviser status and expects to achieve this in 2020.

James Cooper

Mortgage Adviser

James has been a qualified mortgage adviser for a number of years. James joined Cooper Associates after six years with Santander where he acted within the retail sector.

James looks after a diverse client bank ranging from first-time buyers to those with extensive property portfolios and takes a particular interest in the protection planning requirements of his clients.

Simon Dawes

Financial Consultant

Simon is a financial consultant who joined the team after successfully graduating from our Academy as a Mortgage Adviser, before quickly progressing into his current role.

Before joining Cooper Associates Simon graduated from Durham University before joining a FTSE 100 company where he held a variety of management positions.

Simon specialises in providing pension, investment and tax planning advice to his clients and prides himself on ensuring his clients receive the best financial advice to suit their individual needs.

In his spare time Simon enjoys playing golf and tennis.

Blake Ellis

Financial Consultant

Blake has over 10 years financial services experience. He provides advice to individuals, business owners and private clients specialising in investment planning, retirement planning and inheritance tax solutions.

Blake is proficient in providing clients with practical solutions to the financial issues that concern them most. His emphasis is on maintaining long term relationships with clients and providing them with a source of trusted advice as their needs evolve.

Blake initially started his career with Abbey National as a financial adviser.

In his spare time, Blake likes spending time with his young son Archie, his wife Megan (who also works at Cooper Associates) and his two dogs, as well as getting down to Sandy Park to watch Exeter Chiefs.

Simon Farrar

Mortgage Adviser

Simon acts within Cooper Associates Mortgages and provides bespoke advice within all areas of mortgage and protection planning.

Simon is a graduate of the Cooper Associates Academy.

Nick Feetenby

Mortgage Adviser

Nick provides advice in all areas of mortgage and protection planning. Nick joined the team after successfully completing the internal Cooper Associates Academy. Prior to joining Cooper Associates, Nick spent 13 years within Avon & Somerset Constabulary as a Detective.

Hannah Freeland

Mortgage Adviser

Hannah acts within Cooper Associates Mortgages, providing advice within all areas of mortgage and protection planning.

Hannah is a graduate of the Cooper Associates Academy. Prior to joining Cooper Associates Hannah worked in the insurance industry, where she was employed by one of the UK’s leading insurance brokers in a business development role.

Carl Gazzard

Senior Financial Consultant

Carl is one of our longest standing advisers having joined Cooper Associates in 2009. Prior to joining, Carl was a professional cricketer at Somerset County Cricket Club. Most notably Carl enjoyed great success as part of the Twenty20 winning side in 2005.

Carl has extensive connections within the sporting world and acts as an adviser to many sports professionals. Carl’s particular area of specialism is Final Salary Pensions. In addition this this, Carl advises a broad client bank on investment and pension matters.

Carl likes to spend his spare time with his family where you will usually see him either at a sports ground or, if possible, at the beach.

John Harris

Mortgage Adviser

John acts within the mortgage team providing advice within all areas of mortgage and protection planning. John joined the team after successfully completing the internal Academy programme. John joined with prior experience in the private banking sector.

Ross Harrison

Mortgage Adviser

Ross looks after all areas of mortgages, from those looking to purchase their first property to those with extensive portfolios.

Ross has previous management experience from roles within the health and fitness sector, working for some of the UK’s leading health club brands.

Owen Irish

Senior Mortgage Adviser

Owen acts as a mortgage adviser and provides advice on all areas of mortgages, including first-time buyers, remortgaging, buy-to-lets and affordable housing schemes. Owen takes a particular emphasis on ensuring any secured mortgages are protected properly through appropriate protection planning.

Owen originated from our successful Academy programme, spending 12 months being trained in-house and has extensive knowledge and experience in all areas he provides advice within.

Gareth Lewis

Financial Consultant

Gareth focuses on holistic financial planning, with the ultimate objective of helping his clients reach their financial goals. The basis of Gareth’s planning comes from understanding the client and what they want to achieve, and implementing a bespoke tax efficient strategy based on their circumstances. Gareth incorporates cash flow forecasting into his advice proposition, allowing him to continuously monitor the progress of his clients against their objectives.

He specialises in long term care advice, aiming to maximise the comfortability of those in later life care.

Gareth previously worked for a FTSE 100 banking group, before moving in to a wealth management role.

In his spare time Gareth is a keen sportsman and enjoys playing rugby. He also enjoys travelling and experiencing different cultures that the world has to offer.

Oliver McGeown

Mortgage Adviser

Oliver acts within our mortgage team, providing advice within all areas of mortgage and protection planning, including first-time buyers and remortgaging.

Oliver graduated from the Cooper Associates Academy. Prior to joining Cooper Associates, Oliver worked for a regional insurance broker, where he was part of the business development team. Oliver also has experience working in the telecommunications industry.

Edward Mortimore

Financial Consultant

Ed has been working within the Cooper Associates Group for over five years, and in this time has become an experienced member of the Wealth Management team.

He specialises in pension and investment planning, for both corporate and personal matters. He has an eye for detail in ensuring clients are receiving not only the best course of advice for their circumstances, but an exceptional level of customer service. Communication is also integral to the way in which Ed conducts his client relationships.

During downtime Ed enjoys surfing and playing golf.

Robert Phelps

Senior Mortgage Adviser

Robert acts within our mortgage department and has extensive experience in all areas of mortgage finance and protection. Rob also advises a large portfolio of expatriate clients and along with our tax specialists, provides strategic support and guidance for those wishing to purchase or remortgage when based overseas.

Robert’s career in financial services began over 13 years ago with the British Army. Robert was trained in both finance and law and acted as a criminal law adviser during his service.

Robert acted as a business manager for a financial services organisation in Surrey before joining Cooper Associates.

Bobby Phillips

Chartered Financial Planner

Bobby is a highly technical and sought after professional who has achieved Chartered status. He provides advice to both businesses and private clients including investment planning, retirement planning and protection.

He draws on his former experience working in law together with his previous business experience to ensure clients receive the highest calibre of advice.

He is extremely approachable and welcomes enquiries of all natures.

Passionate about rugby, surfing and skiing, Bobby enjoys anything that gets the adrenaline pumping.

Lizz Reading

Senior Mortgage Adviser

Lizz is an experienced adviser who advises on mortgages and associated protection products. Lizz is passionate about delivering a first-class service and transparent advice.

Lizz was formerly an adviser within the retail banking sector before becoming a successful adviser within our mortgage division.

Sasha Reed

Mortgage Adviser

Sasha acts within Cooper Associates Mortgages, providing bespoke advice on mortgage and protection products.

Sasha is a graduate of the Cooper Associates Academy. Sasha previously held management positions within the health care sector, where she was responsible for managing young individuals with severely complex needs, epilepsy, autism and learning disabilities.

James Regan

Mortgage Adviser

James acts within the mortgage division and looks after a large number of clients within the cricket world. James looks after all areas of mortgages from those looking to purchase their first property to those with extensive portfolios.

James joined Cooper Associates following his career with Somerset County Cricket Club.

Jonathan Southgate

Mortgage Adviser

Jonathan acts within our mortgage team, providing advice within all areas of mortgage and protection planning.

Jonathan is a graduate of our Academy and has previous experience in business transfer and residential property, helping a variety of clients across the South of England and South Wales.

Oliver Teal

Mortgage Adviser

Oliver acts within Cooper Associates Mortgages, where he provides advice on mortgages and protection.

Oliver is a graduate of the Cooper Associates Academy. Before joining Cooper Associates Oliver was employed by one of the UK’s leading insurance brokers, where he held a client facing role. Previously, Oliver worked as an oil trader in London.

Kate Ward

Mortgage Adviser

Kate acts within our mortgage team, providing advice within all areas of mortgage and protection planning, including first-time buyers and remortgaging.

Kate is a graduate of our Academy and has previously held management roles in the automotive and personal finance sectors.

Ellis Watkins

Mortgage Adviser

Ellis provides advice in all areas of mortgage and protection planning.

Ellis is a graduate of the Cooper Associates Academy. Before joining Cooper Associates Ellis had a background in the transfer of residential property, helping a variety of clients throughout the South West.

Ben Wellington

Financial Consultant

Ben’s particular areas of expertise include pensions, investments and inheritance tax planning. Ben is passionate about client service and has a commitment to building long term, professional relationships with clients. Ben prides himself on helping clients reach their future financial goals through regular reviews and careful planning, treating each client’s circumstances as unique.

Before joining, Ben gained extensive experience within St. James’s Place Wealth Management as a Financial Adviser. Prior to this, Ben was an avid cricket coach and consultant, providing support and guidance to Somerset County Cricket Club and the England Cricket Board.

In his spare time, Ben loves spending time with his family, enjoying the great outdoors and watching or playing most sports, especially golf.

Jamie Wheeler

Senior Mortgage Adviser

Jamie provides advice on mortgages and protection. Jamie has extensive experience also in advising members of the military on appropriate mortgage planning.

Jamie gained experience and financial qualifications within the retail banking sector as a customer adviser for Barclays.

Charl Willoughby

Financial Consultant

Charl specialises in providing financial planning and investment advice to his clients, helping them to achieve their financial ambitions. He takes care in understanding his clients goals and ambitions and helps them plan to achieve them.

Charl previously worked for a FTSE 100 banking group before enrolling in and graduating from the St. James’s Place Academy and completing his diploma.

Charl is easy to get along with and has a very relaxed demeanour.

Charl is a former South Africa test cricketer, who took over 1,100 wickets in an illustrious career.

These days he treasures time with his family as enjoys being a spectator of cricket, football and rugby.

Steve Woodbridge

Senior Mortgage Adviser

Steve acts as one of our mortgage consultants and has now completed over 16 years within financial services. Steve deals with a range of clients from first-time buyers to landlords.

Steve also has a wealth of experience in the business protection arena and acts for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the region.

Robyn Attewell

Client Relationship Manager

As a Client Relationship Manager for Cooper Associates Mortgages, Robyn supports the needs of our clients and Mortgage Advisers to ensure all mortgage applications are processed efficiently. This means putting the needs of the client at the forefront of her efforts and liaising with mortgage lenders, solicitors and estate agents.

With previous experience in private health insurance, Robyn has a great level of empathy and compassion in dealing with our clients. She also obtained her CII certificate in 2019.

Outside of work Robyn loves to spend time with her beloved dog Barry and enjoys dancing and music theatre.

Kelly Bruford

Accounts Assistant

Kelly is an accounts assistant and provides administrative support to Diana Cooper in our internal accounts department. Her main responsibility is to ensure all financial records within the company are accurately maintained.

Hollie Bullion

Senior Client Relationship Manager

Hollie acts within our wealth management client relationship team. Hollie provides full administrative support to her advisers and communicates regularly and effectively to ensure an excellent level of service is received by our clients.

Sophia Christodoulou

Client Relationship Manager

With a passion for client-facing roles, Sophia is a Client Relationship Manager at Cooper Associates Mortgages. Her primary aim is to ensure all mortgage applications progress efficiently and liaises with clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders and estate agents to deliver the best possible service for our clients.

Jordan Cooper

Accounts Assistant

As an Accounts Assistant within Cooper Associates Accountants, Jordan works closely with a diverse portfolio of clients, which varies from sole traders to larger corporate businesses. He is responsible for bookkeeping and monthly payroll, and ensuring our clients remain compliant in all areas of VAT, PAYE and CIS.

Jordan has successfully completed his AAT studies, achieving MAAT status.

Lisa Cooper

Paraplanning Director

Lisa works together with the financial consultants within the team providing full technical administrative support for investment, pension and inheritance tax business. Lisa ensures all client business is processed in a compliant and timely manner.

Siobhan Cooper

Head of Client Relations

Siobhan manages the wealth management administration team and takes responsibility for ensuring clients receive an unparalleled service.

Siobhan is also responsible for coordinating, and often delivering, training to our wealth management administrators.

Siobhan holds many financial services’ qualifications and has been employed by the firm for many years.

Orla Dennehy

Marketing Executive

Orla works within our Marketing Department. Her knowledge and expertise allow us to deliver a fully integrated marketing strategy.

With previous experience in financial services, private medical and retail industries, which included working for FTSE 100 companies, she is passionate at communicating with our clients and assisting in the first-class service we offer.

Michaela Edney

Operations & Finance Assistant

Michaela is our Operations & Finance Assistant, working within the team that oversees all accounting and operational responsibilities within the Cooper Associates Group. Having started as Client Relationship Manager within Cooper Associates Mortgages, Michaela has worked her way up within the business since she started in 2014.

Michaela has extensive experience dealing with estate agents and solicitors and also holds her own mortgage qualifications. Before joining the firm, Michaela worked as a tax assistant for an established accountancy firm. During this time, Michaela developed her customer service skills and gained good knowledge of the accounting function.

Outside of work Michaela loves to spend time with her husband and son, and enjoys a good book.

Megan Ellis

Client Relationship Manager

Megan is an experienced member our wealth management client relationship team.

Prior to her role at Cooper Associates Megan worked as a customer service adviser within the retail banking sector. During this time Megan developed customer service skills, built relationships with clients and obtained a good knowledge of working within the financial industry.

Megan Frost

Client Relationship Manager

Megan is a Client Relationship Manager within Cooper Associates Mortgages. While supporting the needs of our clients and mortgage advisers, Megan is also responsible for ensuring all mortgage applications are processed efficiently by communicating with mortgage lenders, solicitors and estate agents.

Megan has a fantastic work ethic with previous experience in an accounting firm.

Helen Grendon

Client Relationship Manager

Helen acts within our mortgage client relationship team. Helen’s role involves liaising with mortgage lenders, solicitors and estate agents to ensure all mortgage applications are processed according to our strict internal guidelines.

Katherine Hannaford

Adviser Transition Manager

Katherine plays a vital role in the training and development of our Mortgage Advisers. Responsible for the administration development of our Academy intakes, she ensures each Academy graduate meets the requirements needed to progress from our Mortgage Adviser training programme.

As the former Head of Client Relations, she has extensive knowledge of Cooper Associates Mortgages and the Client Relations team, as well as holding her own mortgage qualifications.

Lucy Hawkins

Receptionist

As the Receptionist at our head office in Taunton, Lucy may be the first friendly face you get to see should you pay us a visit. Her role involves maintaining and servicing the reception area to deliver the ‘only client’ customer experience we strive for, while meeting key objectives and providing support to the wider Cooper Associates Group.

Lucy’s passion for excellent customer service grew from years of working in hospitality at Somerset County Cricket Club.

Interests outside of work include ballroom and Latin dance, yoga, reading and cricket.

Tom Hayman

Client Relationship Manager

With a passion for client-facing roles, Tom is a Client Relationship Manager at Cooper Associates Mortgages. His primary aim is to ensure all mortgage applications progress efficiently, by liaising with clients, solicitors, mortgage lenders and estate agents.

Tom has previous experience with a leading national firm within the insurance industry, where he honed his client service skills, which he now applies to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients.

In his spare time Tom enjoys spinning and long dog walks.

Charlotte Hole

Paraplanner

Charlotte works together with the financial consultants within the team providing full technical administrative support for investment, pension and inheritance tax business. Charlotte ensures all client business is processed in a compliant and timely manner.

Thomas Jackson

Adviser Development Manager

Thomas acts as our Adviser Development Manager. In his role, Thomas is responsible for the ongoing development of the mortgage department’s overall CPD training strategy, and for the technical development of all mortgage advisers.

Thomas is the main point of contact for all adviser queries, his excellent technical knowledge being of great benefit to the firm and its clients. In addition to overseeing the advisory team, Thomas is responsible for the training, development and mentoring of the Academy.

Prior to joining Cooper Associates, Thomas acted as a mortgage adviser advising his own diverse client bank.

Ruth Kerridge

Office Manager

Ruth is a highly experienced member of our wealth management department and has worked in the financial services sector since 1990. Ruth provides administrative support to our financial consultants and oversees all aspects of day-to-day business to ensure clients receive the efficient service expected by the firm.

Lee Kinsey

Client Relationship Manager

Lee is a Client Relationship Manager who is passionate about putting our clients first, ensuring they have the best possible experience as we help them obtain a mortgage. This involves regular communication with our clients, so they know where they are at with every stage of the mortgage journey.

Lee has previous experience from client-facing roles within a FTSE-100 organisation, providing him with a sound understanding of the industry and building rapport with clients.

Outside of work Lee loves to exercise, mostly with long distance running. He also plays the electric guitar.

Ros Kirk

Head of People Strategy and Development

Ros is responsible for all HR matters within the firm. Ros is fundamental in developing the strategic HR framework that exists at Cooper Associates Group and has almost 25 years of industry experience.

Jeremy Lock

Head of Compliance

Jeremy joined Cooper Associates in June 2018 and is responsible for the compliance of our mortgage and protection business. Jeremy has over 20 years’ experience in financial services which has covered compliance advice, management and training.

Prior to joining the firm, Jeremy was Training & Competence Manager for a large new build brokerage.

Sophie Marlow

Accounts Assistant

Sophie is an Accounts Assistant within Cooper Associates Accountants and works with our clients to support their monthly payroll and bookkeeping.

Sophie assists with a diverse portfolio of clients, from sole-traders to larger corporate businesses, ensuring they remain compliant in all areas of VAT, PAYE & CIS.

Kerry Nelson

Head of Client Relations

Kerry manages the mortgage client relationship team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of this busy division and ensuring all service standards are met.

Kerry previously worked within the retail banking sector, where her responsibilities included both branch and area management.

Bev Phelan

Paraplanner

Bev works together with the financial consultants within the team providing full technical administrative support for investment, pension and inheritance tax business. Bev ensures all client business is processed in a compliant and timely manner.

Hayley Potter

Business Development Executive

With substantial experience in delivering high levels of customer service, Hayley is applying her skills to the role of Business Development Executive.

Hayley has responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with our network of introducers. Working closely with our Marketing Department, Hayley ensures we are meeting wider business objectives.

Sarah Potter

Manager (Accountant)

Sarah is an accountant with over 12 years of experience. Sarah looks after a large number of clients to whom she provides expert accounting, tax and business advice. Sarah has experience in assisting businesses to set up internal control systems and ensuring they are compliant in areas of VAT, PAYE and CIS as well as other business taxes. Sarah has worked with clients in retail and the construction industry and is also the treasurer & trustee for a local charity.

Hollie Richards

Client Relationship Manager

As a Client Relationship Manager for Cooper Associates Wealth Management, Hollie’s role primarily focuses on working with our Advisers to ensure each client receives the best possible experience.

Having worked within the financial industry sector for several years, Hollie has a proven track record for delivering excellent levels of service to her clients.

In her spare time she loves to read and spend time with friends and family.

Bethany Rodger

Business Development Executive

Bethany works within our Marketing department, where she is responsible for business development. She has extensive experience, including running her own business development firm. She recently worked for a successful wholesaler, where she regularly exceeded the targets required to grow the business.

In her own time Bethany likes running, watching comedy and cooking for her family and friends.

Kirstie Russell

Client Relationship Manager

Kirstie works within our mortgage client relationship team. Kirstie’s main responsibilities are ensuring all mortgage applications are processed in an efficient way, liaising with mortgage lenders, solicitors and estate agents.  Kirstie provides support to our clients and mortgage advisors and has ten years’ customer service experience from working within the travel industry.

Kate Steward

Executive PA

Kate has been with Cooper Associates since its inception in 2008. Kate has spent considerable time within the mortgage and wealth management divisions, as well as marketing. Kate has extensive knowledge of all facets of the organisation and now provides executive support to Samantha Jackson and Lee Cooper.

Sammie Taylor

Manager (Accountant)

Sammie is an accountant and looks after a large number of clients to whom she provides expert accounting, tax and business advice. Sammie has managed many clients in general practice dealing with all areas of business from small ‘sole trader’ payrolls to larger limited companies. Sammie has experience of many different business sectors including agricultural and has also assisted in a specialist tax department dealing with the more complex tax queries such as capital gains tax and inheritance tax.

Caroline Tilley

Paraplanner

Caroline works together with the financial consultants within the team providing full technical administrative support for investment, pension and inheritance tax business. Caroline ensures all client business is processed in an compliant and timely manner.

Jessica Truscott

Client Relationship Manager

Jessica’s main responsibilities are to ensure all mortgage and insurance business is managed in an efficient way and to provide first class service to our clients as well as supporting our mortgage advisers. Jessica has gained valuable experience over the years working as a personal banker in NatWest.

Kelly Wallburton

Paraplanner

After a successful career as a Senior Client Relationship Manager, Kelly progressed into the role of Paraplanner. She works with our financial consultants providing full technical administrative support for investment, pension and inheritance tax business. Kelly ensures all client business is processed in a compliant and timely manner.

Neil Wyatt

Head of Marketing

Neil joined Cooper Associates in January 2018 and is responsible for the marketing strategy and business development within our business.

Neil has over twenty years’ marketing experience in a number of industries including the financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and charity sectors.

Away from work Neil enjoys spending time on the golf course and with his family.