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Nigel Skinner
Practice Principal
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
I have been in the financial industry since the age of 18. I am qualified with the Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS) and am a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute. I also have the CeMAP certificate to advise in Mortgage and Protection advice
Sam Duff
Chartered Financial Adviser
I have worked in the Financial Services Industry since 2008. I joined Openwork at the start of 2015 having worked for a high street bank. I operate in Lincolnshire but advise clients all over the country. I am Diploma qualified Chartered Financial Adviser.
Leo Neal
Chartered Financial Adviser
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
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.
Ian Drewery
Financial Adviser
My Financial Services Career started in high street Banks in 1980. I have been lucky enough to work in a variety of roles and joined TNS in 2010. I enjoy listening to my clients and helping them build a personal financial plan.
Tony Exley
Financial Adviser
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
I have worked in the Financial Services Industry since 1995, having a wealth of experience working in financial services in numerous roles such as a Financial Adviser, Senior Adviser, Area Manager, Trainer, & Senior Wealth Planning manager for major high street banks. During my long successful career, I have 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. I pride myself on providing a high level of service and have many clients all over the country. I am qualified with the Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS) and am a member of the Personal Finance Society and Chartered Insurance Institute. I am married with four children which has given me the life experience of how important financial planning is.
Joshua Fletcher
Financial Adviser
I joined The Openwork Partnership with TNS in 2021 having worked in and around the Financial Services Industry since 2016. I am based in Lincolnshire and service clients all around the country.
Amy Greswell
Mortgage Adviser
Amy is a CII qualified Mortgage and Protection Adviser who grew up in Boston, Lincolnshire. She worked on the administration side of TNS while developing skills and gaining her qualifications. Amy is a people person and when not at work she enjoys socialising with her large group of friends and family. She also enjoys travel and has visited many different locations in Europe.
Mike Hider
Financial Adviser
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
Andrew has worked as a Financial Adviser with Openwork (formerly known as Allied Dunbar/Zurich) 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. His clients are situated all over the country as well as near to his own offices in Peterborough. Andrew is married with two teenage children and enjoys cycling, skiing, scuba diving and most sports.
Leon Pycock
Financial Adviser
I’ve been in the finance industry since 2011, Joining TNS in 2019 after working at a high street bank. I am a Diploma qualified Financial Adviser based in Boston, operating nationwide. I’m a family man with four children.
Jordan Skinner
Financial Adviser
I joined The Openwork Partnership with TNS Financial Services in 2021. I’ve had a keen interest in finance for many years, particularly in the management and optimization of personal portfolios. Leaving the educational sector, I sought a more active role in personal financial services and advice.
Matthew Taylor
Financial Adviser
I joined the Openwork Partnership with TNS in 2023. I base myself in Boston but operate all around the country. I advise on all areas of financial planning and wealth management.
Neil Watkins
Financial Adviser
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.
Administration Team
Jenny
Belham
Operations Director
Melissa
Sharman
Office Manager
Sophie
Wright
Office Supervisor
Oliver
Barnden
Para
Planner
Courtney
Betts
Financial Administrator
Sophie
Kidby
Financial Administrator
Samantha Parla
Financial Administrator
Liv
Richards
Financial Apprentice
Becca Scarborough
Financial Administrator
Vicki
Stanley
Financial Administrator
