Meet the Team

Navigating Complex Financial Markets
Helping others is our primary goal.

Navigating Complex Financial Markets

Taking advice can be a daunting process, whether you are looking to take financial advice for the first time or you’ve taken financial advice in the past. Finances often take a low priority for many people because they are complex, but at Hammond Financial Planning our clients appreciate our ability to make the financial advice process both simple and enjoyable.

Based in Manchester and the North West, we provide financial advice to individuals at all stages of their financial planning journey. Whether you are assessing your finances for the first time or you want to know more about your retirement options, Hammond Financial Planning are able to help. We also understand that you may have limited time available, therefore we offer flexible meeting times to suit your needs.

At Hammond Financial Planning, we ask questions to help understand your goals and objectives so we can provide straightforward advice and find the right financial solutions for you. This is achieved by:

  • Identifying your short, medium and long-term financial planning goals
  • Mapping out a route to get you there
  • Making easy-to-understand product and investment recommendations
  • Reviewing your plan regularly to keep pace with changes to your needs and objectives

Contact us today to begin your journey – we look forward to hearing from you.

Our Team

Marc Bailey

IFA/Director

Marc has over 20 years’ experience in providing bespoke financial advice to clients and their families as well as professional business clients.

Sue Smethurst-Purcell

Compliance Manager

Sue has 25 years’ experience in financial services, as an adviser, adviser supervisor and compliance roles.

Sue Smethurst-Purcell
Colin Heap

Colin Heap

Independent Financial Adviser

Colin has over 25 years’ experience in financial advice, providing clients with peace of mind.

Steven Jackson

Steven Jackson

Independent Financial Adviser

With over 20 years’ experience as a Financial Adviser, Iain has previously worked for Barclays and RBS/NatWest.

Beth Hardman

Financial Services Associate

With over 20 years’ experience as a Financial Adviser, Iain has previously worked for Barclays and RBS/NatWest.

Beth Hardman

Jamie Croft

Associate Adviser

Jamie is an Associate Adviser currently progressing through the early stages of his advisory career.

Jamie Croft
Billy Gallagher

Billy Gallagher

Independent Financial Adviser

Billy has been with Hammond Financial Planning since September 2019. He has previously worked in the financial sector with the Royal Bank of Scotland

Yvonne Donoghue

Yvonne Donoghue

Personal Assistant

Yvonne has more than 30 years’ experience working in the finance industry and joined Hammond Financial Planning as a Personal Assistant when the company was first setup.

Jack Leather

IFA

With over 9 years’ experience in financial services Jack joined Hammond Financial Planning in September 2021

Jack Leather

Nicola Broxson

Paraplanner

Nicola joined Hammond Financial Planning in November 2025

Nicola Broxson
Jayne Finch

Jayne Finch

Financial Services Associate

Jayne has been involved in financial services all her working life including over 18 years with Santander bank.

Noah Slater

Noah Slater

Financial Services Administrator (Trainee)

Noah is currently on his placement year from Lancaster University, where he studies Business Economics.

Becky Faulkner

Becky Faulkner

Administration Assistant

Becky has recently started at Hammond Financial Planning and works part time as an administrative assistant.