Meet our Advisers
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Nigel Skinner
Practice Principal
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Nigel has worked in the Financial Services Industry for over 25 years. He has worked for both building societies and high street banks before moving to the Openwork network as a founder of TNS Financial Services. He is qualified with the Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS) and is a member of the Personal Finance Society and Chartered Insurance Institute. He enjoys watching all competitive sports, travel and has a very busy family life.
Oliver Skinner
Practice Principal
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Oliver has been in the financial industry since the age of 18. He is qualified with the Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS) and is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute. He has a CeMAP certificate to advise in Mortgage and Protection advice.
Sam Duff
Chartered Financial Adviser
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Sam has worked in the Financial Services Industry since 2008.
He joined Openwork at the start of 2015 having worked for a high street bank. He
operates in Lincolnshire but advises clients all over the country. He is a Diploma
qualified Chartered Financial Adviser.
Nicola Fort
Chartered Financial Adviser
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Nicola is a Chartered Financial Planner based in York, and covering Yorkshire and the Northeast of England, with extensive experience of working within the Retail and Private Banking sector since 2001.
She holds a Level 6 qualification in Private Client Investment Advice & Management from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI) with a commitment to continuous learning. Nicola enjoys music, travelling and fitness.
Leo Neal
Chartered Financial Adviser
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Leo has worked in the financial services industry since 2008 and joined TNS at the start of 2019. He holds the Advanced Diploma for Financial Advice
(AdvDipFA) and is a Chartered Associate of the London Foundation for Banking & Finance.
Leo is originally from Boston but now lives in Macclesfield, he operates all over the UK and in particular the North West. Leo enjoys playing and watching a number of sports, including golf, cricket, football and skiing.
Cheryl Clark
Financial Adviser
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Cheryl has over 20 years’ experience as a Financial Adviser and has worked at TNS since 2012. Cheryl provides advice in a variety of areas, specialising in Pensions, Investments and Protection. She will take time to learn about your current situation and create a personalised plan to meet your future goals. She will then deliver her advice in a friendly and simplified manner.
William Elliott
Financial Adviser
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William became a member of the Openwork Partnership with TNS in 2024. Based in Boston, he operates across the country, providing advice on all aspects of financial planning and wealth management.
Tony Exley
Financial Adviser
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After spending four years with Lloyds Bank, Tony joined Allied Dunbar in 1985 and has stayed within the Financial Services Industry since then, coming through the various company changes to the current position of Financial Adviser within TNS.
He qualified in 2012 with a Diploma in Financial Planning and is a member of the Personal Finance Society and Chartered Insurance Institute. Tony has always enjoyed playing and watching various sports but has now settled for the more gentle sports of tennis and golf after many years of playing rugby.
Stephen Fincham
Financial Adviser
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Stephen has worked in the Financial Services Industry since 1995, having a wealth of experience working in financial services in numerous roles. He has built up a vast level of experience knowledge & expertise covering all areas of financial planning, investments, wealth management & Estate planning, moving to TNS & the Openwork network in 2010.
He is qualified with the Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS) and is a member of the Personal Finance Society and Chartered Insurance Institute. He is married with four children which has given him the life experience of how important financial planning is.
Joshua Fletcher
Financial Adviser
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Joshua joined The Openwork Partnership with TNS in 2021 having worked in and around the Financial Services Industry since 2016. He is based in Lincolnshire and service clients all around the country.
Amy Greswell
Mortgage Adviser
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Amy joined The Openwork Partnership in 2017. She holds the Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS) and the Certificate in Mortgage Advice (Cert CII (MP). She is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and is fully qualified to provide advice on both financial planning and mortgage and protection needs.
Mike Hider
Financial Adviser
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Mike has worked in the Financial Services Industry for over 25 years and was a Financial Adviser for a high street bank before moving to the Openwork network with TNS. He is qualified with the Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA) and is a member of the Institute of Financial Services. Mike works within the home counties and across the UK. In his spare time (family allowing) Mike enjoys playing golf and live music events.
Andrew Longworth
Financial Adviser
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Andrew has worked as a Financial Adviser with Openwork since 1988. He is diploma qualified and a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute as well as having a Level 6 qualification for both Retirement Planning and Investment Planning advice. He specialises in Pension and Retirement planning as well as providing investment advice.
He is based in Peterborough but operates across the country. Andrew is married with two children and enjoys cycling, skiing, scuba diving and most sports.
Leon Pycock
Financial Adviser
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Leon has worked in the finance industry since 2011, Joining TNS in 2019 after working at a high street bank. He is a Diploma qualified Financial Adviser based in Boston, operating nationwide. He is a family man with four children.
Jordan Skinner
Financial Adviser
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Jordan joined The Openwork Partnership with TNS Financial Services in 2021. He has had a keen interest in finance for many years, particularly in the management and optimization of personal portfolios. Leaving the educational sector, he sought a more active role in personal financial services and advice.
Matthew Taylor
Financial Adviser
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Matthew joined the Openwork Partnership with TNS in 2023. He is based in Boston but operates all around the country. He advises on all areas of financial planning and wealth management.
Neil Watkins
Financial Adviser
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Neil joined TNS in 2014 with over 25 years experience working in the Financial Services Industry. He has worked in both high street banks and building societies and is qualified with the Diploma for Financial Planning (DipPFS). He is also a member of the Personal Finance Society. In his spare time he enjoys playing lots of golf and watching football.
Dave Pratt
Financial Adviser
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Dave joined TNS in early 2025 and is based in Leeds. He operates across the country, providing advice on financial planning and wealth management. He holds a Diploma in Financial Planning and is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute. While a family man, he has an adventurous attitude to risk and loves a challenge: Walking, Canyoning, Climbing, Via Ferrata, Bungee Jumping – he will give it a go. He also holds two black belts in Tae Kwon Do.