Mark Turkington
Managing
Director
Mark is the Managing Director of the company and started in the insurance industry over 20 years ago. He moved into the independent financial adviser sector in 1985 with John Charcol (Knightsbridge) and then Haines Watts Financial Services Ltd (Chartered Accountants). He set up Church's The Independent Financial Advisers Ltd in April 1993. He holds the full Financial Planning Certificate, MAQ and the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate in Pensions - G60.
Richard Elliott CFP
Certified Financial Planner
Richard started in the financial services industry with Britannic Assurance in 1992. He moved to Churchs in April 1998 to be in a position to offer independent financial advice. He holds the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate, the Mortgage Adviser Qualification MAQ and has also obtained the status of Certified Financial Planner. He has obtained the Advanced Financial Planning papers in Taxation & Trusts - G10, Savings & Investments - SV1, Lifetime Mortgages - CF7 and Long term Care Insurance - CF8. He has extensive experience and knowledge to assist individual clients with their financial planning needs and continues to build upon his current experience and qualifications.
John Cooper
Senior
Consultant
John has over 20 years industry experience: He holds the full Financial Planning Certificate, Mortgage Adviser Qualification MAQ and Lifetime Mortgages - CF7. He is a mortgage specialist and also provides financial planning advice to members of our corporate pension schemes.
Nigel Wilson
Senior
Consultant
Nigel started his career as a Company Secretary in the Finance sector and became an Independent Financial Adviser in 1987. He worked independently until joining Church's in September 2003. He holds a full Financial Planning Certificate and is an Associate of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.
