James has worked in the financial services profession for nearly 20 years.Prior to becoming a Financial Planner, he worked for insurance companies and other financial product providers. During this time, James decided that there was a better way of providing financial advice. He felt he could not only do the job better but also provide a service that he believed clients required and deserved.In 2011 he set up his own firm, which became Focused Financial in 2014.𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲James specialises in working with people at all stages of retirement planning: whether they’re preparing to stop working in 10 years, ready to retire now or already retired. His personable and empathetic approach also means that he has many years’ experience in working with people who are going through divorce or separation.All regulated financial advisers must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and therefore appear on their register. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆James lives in Bearsted and is married, with two young children.Outside the office, James enjoys spending time with his family, going out with friends and reading (when the kids allow it!). He enjoys training at the gym and is a follower of Millwall and Maidstone United football, as well as Kent and England cricket teams.