As holder of the Diploma in Financial Planning (Dip PFS) and being a Chartered Wealth Manager (CISI) I am looking to utilise my skills and experience for the benefit of others.

Financial Planning Investments Pensions Inheritance Tax Personal Protection. Financial Planner for firm of Independant Financial Advisers based in Kendal. Providing full range of personal financial planning services in the South Lakes and north Lancashire. Pensions, investments and personal protection are specialities.

Joined Countrywide Assured in 2002 on leaving the police force.My role as a financial adviser involved preparation of personal recommendations in the fields of endowment and mortgage and personal protection.

During my service with the Constabulary I worked in Stretford, Blackburn, Accrington, Preston and Lancaster.After 30 years I left the force with the rank of Inspector.• In the role of geographic commander for the City of Lancaster I had command of 15 sergeants and 60 constables plus support staff and was responsible for providing day to day policing services. • Preparing and presenting the annual policing plan. • Setting local performance objectives and monitoring… Show more During my service with the Constabulary I worked in Stretford, Blackburn, Accrington, Preston and Lancaster.After 30 years I left the force with the rank of Inspector.• In the role of geographic commander for the City of Lancaster I had command of 15 sergeants and 60 constables plus support staff and was responsible for providing day to day policing services. • Preparing and presenting the annual policing plan. • Setting local performance objectives and monitoring progress towards achievement. • Ensuring quality assurance of the services provided by the Constabulary through in-house audits of policy and procedure. • Providing management support and reporting to the Divisional Commander.• Involvement in a mentoring scheme for police officers and also a scheme for disadvantaged young people.• Playing a leading role in bringing the leading provider of secure car-parks to the city as part of a crime reduction strategy. Show less