MEET THE TEAM

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We've tripled in size since we started, and our team are a group of people who are dedicated to making sure your financial plan stays on the right track.

A photograph of Managing Director Chris Breward and the Wealth of Advice team in 2011.
2011

We started with just 3 members in our team, with the ambition of making a name for ourselves in the North East as the best place to go for financial advice.

A photograph of Managing Director Chris Breward and the Wealth of Advice team in 2016, with five team members.
2016

After a successful few years and growing our client numbers, we decided it was time to grow our team  and give Wealth of Advice a new look.

2025

In 2025, we've grown even larger with over 600 happy clients! We aren't going anywhere, and with an average age of 35, you know we're here to help you for the long-term.

meet the team

We have a team of bright, honest and reliable people who love to work hard for you.
Chris Breward FPFS
Managing Director & Chartered Financial Planner
Chris launched Wealth of Advice in 2011 after over a decade within the financial services industry. He's still very much at the heart and soul of the business.
Examinations Passed
Matthew Sinclair apfs
Director & Chartered Financial Planner
Matthew has won the NMA Award for being one of the Top 35 Advisers under 35 in 2022. As well as providing advice to our clients, he is also the trustee of a local charity.
Examinations Passed
aimee watson apfs
Chartered Financial Planner
Aimee joined Wealth of Advice after completing a Law degree at Northumbria University in 2014. Aimee is Chris's niece, and loves helping people to plan their retirement.
Examinations Passed
Joe Phillips Dip pfs
Financial Planner
Joe has a degree in Finance and Investment Management and has worked in the industry since 2019. He is a member of the Business Advisory Board at Northumbria University.
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jordan linfoot Fpfs
Head of Investment Research & Chartered Paraplanner
Jordan joined us in 2018 and works closely with our financial planners, providing technical support to enable them to come up with the best investment and pension advice for clients.
Examinations Passed
Jessica Taylor dip pfs
Paraplanner
Jessica joined us in 2020, coming from a financial planning background. She has moved from providing administrative support to carrying out wider Paraplanning duties for the firm.
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Jay Hutler dip pfs
Paraplanner
Jay joined our team in 2022, and since then has passed all six exams to become our youngest ever team member to achieve the Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning.
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Kaylee Bennett
Paraplanner
Kaylee has worked in the financial services industry since 2006, and has gained valuable knowledge in many aspects of financial advice during this time.
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Gemma Johnston
Head of Administration
Gemma has been with Wealth of Advice since 2015. As Head of Administration, Gemma is always on hand to support the team and our clients with all day to day activities.
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Jayne Robinson
Administrator
Jayne joined Wealth of Advice in 2020 after moving back to the North East from Cornwall, where she gained experience in the financial sector working for a wealth management firm.
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Clare Cornish
Administrator
Clare joined us in 2022 having worked as a financial planning administrator for over 20 years, bringing a lot of experience to our team.
Emma Corbett
Front of House Administrator
Emma joined our team in 2022, having 4 years of customer service and administration experience. She is the first point of contact for the company.
jodene breward dip pfs
Head of Platforms
Jodene joined the business in 2013 and is responsible for managing the investment platforms where client money is held.
Thomas Fraser
Head of Data and Operations
Thomas joined us in 2020 with a broad remit around digitising the company and improving processes. Thomas has a degree in Physics and has a background in various technology companies.
Skye Bulmer
Head of Marketing
Skye joined us in 2021 with a focus on creating valuable content for our clients, as well as managing our online presence through video and social media content.
Marcin Kubiak
IT Technician
Marcin joined us in 2022, and looks after the IT needs of the business. In his spare time he enjoys photographing the local area.
Headshot of Deborah Watson, Administration Assistant at Wealth of Advice.
Deborah Watson
Administration Assistant
Deborah is Chris’s sister and she joined the Wealth of Advice team in 2012. She provides assistance to our administration department on a part-time basis.
We're looking for a:
Financial Services Administrator

If you think you'd be a good fit and would like to join our growing team, you can find out more about the vacancy by clicking the button below.

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