Who we are
Mark asks all his clients to rate and review the service he provides to them on VouchedFor, a service similar to Trip Adviser, but for financial planners.
The service verifies that all reviews are genuine, giving you peace of mind that you’re in the right place if you are considering working with James and Sovereign.
Click the image to read some of the reviews written by Mark’s very happy clients.
At work
Mark has over 19 years of industry experience, a degree in Financial Services and prestigious Chartered Status under his belt. Having joined Sovereign in 2009, he is now a Director as well as one of our Financial Planners.
Mark’s main areas of expertise include pensions, divorce and tax planning. He holds the pension transfer qualification, which allows him to advise clients with corporate pension structures. Mark also works closely with family lawyers on divorce cases and is an affiliate member of Resolution, the largest organisation of family lawyers in the UK. He is also a question writer for the Chartered Insurance Institute.
At home
You’ll often find Mark out and about enjoying the great outdoors with his wife and two children. He is an avid sports fan, both playing and watching, and enjoys his voluntary roles as Vice Chair of a school governing body and football coach of a local junior football club.
What do Mark's clients have to say?
The important stuff
All regulated financial advisers must be authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and therefore appear on their register. You can find Mark’s entry here.
Furthermore, all advisers must have an up-to-date Statement of Professional Standing (SPS). This shows they are suitably qualified and have carried out the required amount of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). You should be wary of any advisers who refuse to provide copies of their SPS. You can click here to view Mark’s.
Mark in the spotlight
Qualifications & accreditations
Chartered Financial Planner, BA (Hons) Financial Services, Pension Transfer Specialist, Certificate in Long-Term Care