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After completing his degree in Economics, Neil returned to Exmouth where he grew up and started his career in financial services in 1989.  He has gained considerable experience and expertise as an adviser, compliance officer and trainer and built up a wealth of knowledge and expertise in all aspects of financial planning. When Thompson Jenner decided that they would set up a separate Financial Services company in 2002 to provide advice to their clients, they asked Neil to head up the new company.  Thompson Jenner Financial Services was born and this has enabled clients to have access to financial planning advice covering pensions, investments, mortgages and life assurances, in addition to the excellent accountancy services already  provided.  Neil is a Director of Thompson Jenner Financial Services Ltd and is based in our Exeter office, but regularly works out of the Exmouth office. In his spare time (lockdowns permitting)  he enjoys playing golf and watching The Chiefs including travelling to numerous away games during their rise to becoming double Champions of England and Europe in 2020.

Stephen joined Thompson Jenner Financial Services in 2021, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. Stephen started working in financial services in 2000 working in technical roles before becoming an adviser in 2010. Prior to joining the team, he worked for a large national advice firm providing advice to private and corporate clients in both the Public and Private Sectors, specialising in investment and retirement planning. Stephen is a qualified member of the Personal Finance Society, holding the Chartered Insurance Institute Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning, and is also actively studying towards becoming a Chartered Financial Planner. Outside of work, Stephen is married with three young children and spends his time either ferrying them around various clubs, cycling, walking on Dartmoor or visiting the coast.

After returning home to Devon following completing her Geography degree in the Midlands, Laura spent nine years working in a variety of roles for a national insurance company, based in Exeter. She then became a specialist Financial Protection Adviser at a firm in Exeter which specialised in assisting high risk clients to obtain suitable protection policies such as Life Assurance, Critical Illness cover, Income Protection and a variety of Business Protection cover. Laura loved being able to help clients find the best solution for their circumstances and decided to train to become a Financial Adviser so she could advise on a wider variety of financial situations. Laura joined the TJFS team as a trainee adviser in September 2019 and has recently qualified as a Financial Adviser, achieving the level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. She is excited to start assisting clients to meet their financial ambitions. Away from the financial world, Laura loves big family meals, reading, handbags and walks on the beach near her home in Dawlish.

Gemma began her career in Financial Services as a Mortgage Consultant in 2003 when she passed her CeMAP exams and qualified as a mortgage adviser. Relocation to Devon, from Somerset with her family in 2005 lead to a career pause whilst she helped with the accounts and administration with her family's new business. With systems in place and running smoothly, Gemma returned to Financial Services in 2008 when she took an employed roll as a PA & Relationship Manager to an IFA whilst her youngest child finished primary school. Following a crash in the markets her employment ceased and she created a freelance business as a Paraplanner in 2010. Gemma has been Paraplanning by day ever since. In March 2020, Gemma made the decision to under pin her knowledge and experience in the Financial Services Industry and applied to study for her Level 4 Diploma in Paraplanning with The London Institute of Banking and Finance.  It wasn’t easy returning to study after many years, particularly without any support or assistance but she passed with flying colours in all three areas and qualified in December 2020 (DipPP).  Gemma joined the TJFS team as Paraplanner at the end of November 2020. A positive end to what in many ways, was a challenging year.

Liz joined the TJFS team in June 2007.  She deals with the daily fees and monthly figures, as well as client servicing matters and all things administrative, essentially keeping the office running smoothly.   Prior to joining the team, Liz worked as a credit controller for the Nuffield Hospital. Away from the world of finance Liz enjoys sewing, crafts, walking and looking after her recently adopted rescue dog.

Kim grew up in Devon, and returned here following the completion of her degree in Archaeology at Cardiff University. She began her career in the Financial Services sector working as a Senior Personal Banker for a national bank, followed by 5 years working in client/IFA support and administration for a UK-based Protection Insurance provider. She joined the team at Thompson Jenner Financial Services as a Business Support Administrator, and will be looking after a variety of client servicing and administration needs. Outside of work, Kim enjoys being creative; she is currently an active member of a local folk choir, a symphony orchestra and a womens’ morris dancing side. She also enjoys knitting, sewing, playing board games and spending time with her family, her husband and her very daft cat!