Managing Director / Certified Financial Planner / Head of Compliance, Finance and Marketing

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

Managing Director, odd job man, cleaner (I bet Richard Branson doesn’t do this)

What is your favourite thing about your career?

Meeting people and changing their perception of financial planning

What motivates you to work hard?

Seeing people succeed in life

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Wine taster (the more the merrier)

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

People with problems not solutions (cup half empty)

What is your favourite word?

Yes dear

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Hampshire Hill Green

Do you have any hobbies?

Walking my Springer spaniels and Golf

Who is your hero?

Anyone who puts their life on the line for their country

Do you have any pets?

2 girls and 2 son in-laws

What is your favourite book to read?

Autobiographies

What makes you laugh the most?

My mate Chris trying to play golf

What was the last movie you went to see?

Casablanca

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

Would you like Red or White with your meal.

Head of Operations /Finance Assistant

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group? Administrator

What is your favourite thing about your career? Variety of work and being busy

What motivates you to work hard? To provide for the family

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Helicopter pilot

What’s your biggest pet peeve? Being late for anything

What is your favourite word? Chocolate

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be? Has to be Hampshire Hill green, can’t argue with the boss

Do you have any hobbies? Dog walking & gardening

Who is your hero? My English teacher at school 1978/79 (Miss Cosgrove)

Do you have any pets? 2 springer spaniels

What is your favourite book to read? Fiction novels

What makes you laugh the most? Watching “Only Fools & Horses”

What was the last movie you went to see? Independence Day

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Welcome, you did well down there.

Financial Lifestyle Planner

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

Independent Financial Adviser / Lifestyle Planner

What is your favourite thing about your career?

Helping clients achieve their goals / Aspirations

What motivates you to work hard?

My Family

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Professional footballer

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Bad Manners/ People not respecting each other

What is your favourite word?

‘Holidays’ ‘Fantastic’

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Black and White

Do you have any hobbies?

Spending time with the family, football, cricket, walking, gardening and DIY

Who is your hero?

Too many to mention, if pushed ‘Sir Ian Botham’

Do you have any pets?

Im grandad to Oscar Alan – (Whippet)

What is your favourite book to read?

Film/ Music / Sporting biographies also books about Roman & Greek history

What makes you laugh the most?

Simple humour, Life’s ironies, dry sarcasm or wit (Non Malicious)

What was the last movie you went to see?

Dunkirk

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

‘Thank you for giving 100% for everything you’ve done Dale’

Financial Lifestyle Planner

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

Beats me

What is your favourite thing about your career?

The working hours

What motivates you to work hard?

Very little

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Doctor

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Never had a peeve mostly dogs and cats

What is your favourite word?

Carpet

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Sky blue

Do you have any hobbies?

Sport/Travel

Who is your hero?

Denis Law

Do you have any pets?

Dog

What is your favourite book to read?

Dead mans walk

What makes you laugh the most?

Life

What was the last movie you went to see?

4 Weddings and Funeral

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

You are too early

David Hayward – Financial Lifestyle Planner

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

Financial Planner

What is your favourite thing about your career?

Giving good advice

What motivates you to work hard?

My wife and daughter.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Travel rep in The Maldives

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Rude people

What is your favourite word?

Dad

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Blue

Do you have any hobbies?

Trying (and failing) to beat my daughter at Mario Kart

Who is your hero?

Muhammed Ali

Do you have any pets?

Not currently but my daughter is pushing for a dog!

What is your favourite book to read?

The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy series

What makes you laugh the most?

Silly one liners i.e. Tim Vine etc.

What was the last movie you went to see?

Bohemian Rhapsody

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

Come and meet your parents – they can’t wait to see you.

Mortgage Adviser

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

Mortgage Adviser

What is your favourite thing about your career?

Meeting People

What motivates you to work hard?

Helping people get their dream home

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Airline Pilot

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Rude People who think they are better than others

What is your favourite word?

Esposas

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Sky Blue

Do you have any hobbies?

Reading & sports

Who is your hero?

Any Paralympian

Do you have any pets?

A cat (Curtis)

What is your favourite book to read?

 Birdsong (Sebastian Faulks)

What makes you laugh the most?

People who can’t laugh at themselves

What was the last movie you went to see?

Woman in Black at the Theatre

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

“Well done for having hope otherwise you would have failed to exist.”

Mortgage and Protection Adviser

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?
Mortgage + Protection Adviser, Entertainment Manager, Quiz Master

What is your favourite thing about your career?
Being able to help my clients to improve their lifestyle

What motivates you to work hard?

Personal pride

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Musician

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Traffic jams

What is your favourite word?

Fantastic

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Black

Do you have any hobbies?

Gym training as preparation for mud runs and obstacle course races, studying to play piano

Who is your hero?

Archie Gemmill

Do you have any pets?
Not since my 3 legged dog passed away over 2 years ago, he was a well-known feature of our village!

What is your favourite book to read?

British hit singles and albums

What makes you laugh the most?
Hilarious acts of spontaneity

What was the last movie you went to see?

The Greatest Showman

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

‘I told you id make sure that you got to see Derby lift the FA cup before I called you up!’

Paraplanner

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group? 
‘Paraplanner’ which is Latin for “Boring numbers guy” I am responsible for working with the advisers on their solutions, for their clients, and offering technical support. I am also responsible for writing reports based on adviser’s recommendations. My best friend is my calculator.

What is your favourite thing about your career?
It’s always changing creating new challengers every day.

What motivates you to work hard?

Building a future for my family.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Professional Mixed Martial Artist. Or return to my previous life as a musician.

What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Single-mindedness

What is your favourite word?
“Absolutely”

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?
Black and White (Derby County Colours) or Blue and Gold (Derbyshire Cricket Club Colours) 

Do you have any hobbies?
Going to the gym and watching sports. I was a keen footballer, cricketer and mixed martial artists but a string of injuries have stopped this.

Who is your hero?
My Dad

Do you have any pets?
I have a cat and a dog but don’t like either of them.

What is your favourite book to read?
Not a big reader to be honest but I do enjoy the autobiographies of sportsman or musicians.

What makes you laugh the most?
People falling over (terrible I know).

What was the last movie you went to see?
Toy Story 3 (it’s been a while since I went to the cinema)

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
“You’ve reached Level 2.”

Jack Wood – Business Admin Apprentice

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?
Apprentice

What is your favourite thing about your career?
Not sure, it’s barely begun

What motivates you to work hard?
To be the best

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Footballer

What’s your biggest pet peeve?
I don’t have one

What is your favourite word?
Home

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?
Red, it’s the same colour as my favourite football team

Do you have any hobbies?
Football, socialising, going to the cinema, playing the piano

Who is your hero?
My Dad

Do you have any pets?
A dog

What is your favourite book to read?
Storm Breaker

What makes you laugh the most?
Terrible jokes

What was the last movie you went to see?
Hitman’s Bodyguard

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
You took your time, but you made it

Wills and Estate Planner/ Head of Legal

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

God alone knows!!! I certainly don’t! Not even sure actually if God knows!

What is your favourite thing about your career?

Knowing I am only at the start of it lol!

What motivates you to work hard?

My wife, she likes spending all of my wages

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Thespian

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

My dog poops on the carpet, instead of the garden!

What is your favourite word?

Anti-disestablishmentarianism, or Home Time, a close run second

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Magnolia it’s so cheap!

Do you have any hobbies?

Whiskey and Cars

Who is your hero?

My Dad

Do you have any pets?

A cockapoo, SHELBY a Cavapoo, Maya, and a Cavoshon(?) Jess, and the wife of course, who I am sure was a black widow in a previous life???

What is your favourite book to read?

Lord of the Rings, it helps being Hobbit sized

What makes you laugh the most?

My bank balance!!! Sorry that should be cry!!! Same thing I guess!

What was the last movie you went to see?

Do you really think I can afford to go to the Cinema these days??? I think it was Lady and the Tramp, I love the bit where they share the meatballs!! AAh xxx

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

Are you having a Giraffe?  “Your names not down”, try downstairs, its warmer and they have tea breaks!!

Reception/Operations Assistant

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?
Operations Assistant to the Mortgage Department

What is your favourite thing about your career?
Everyone I work with (They paid me to say that!!)

What motivates you to work hard?

Getting the job done and seeing results.

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Wine Taster

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

People with no sense of humour

What is your favourite word?

Rungry – How you feel after a 15 mile run

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Hampshire Hill Green (Richard said we had to say that!!)

Do you have any hobbies?

I run for Sutton –in-Ashfield Harriers & AC. I also love parkrun, where I run and regularly volunteer

Who is your hero?

Kelly Holmes, I ran the English Schools cross country with her as a teen. Obviously I let her win!!

Do you have any pets?
I have a black cat called Scoobz & 2 kids.

What is your favourite book to read?

I don’t have time to read, I’m always running

What makes you laugh the most?
Ian’s jokes (if you believe that you will believe anything)

What was the last movie you went to see?

Greatest Showman

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

Sorry, you should be on ‘The Highway to Hell!’

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

Lifestyle Account Manager

What is your favourite thing about your career?

Helping people to feel more empowered Financially!

What motivates you to work hard?

Professional Pride

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Palaeontologist (Discovers and Excavates Dinosaur bones)

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Being asked ‘How the weather is up there?’ (I’m 6”6)

What is your favourite word?

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia (A fear of long words)

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Invisible

Do you have any hobbies?

Technology, Innovative Finance and Car Modifiying

Who is your hero?

Jason Momoa

Do you have any pets?

A Savannah Cat named Nox

What is your favourite book to read?

The Art of War – Sun Tzu

What makes you laugh the most?

Dave & Jack arguing in the office!

What was the last movie you went to see?

Fast & Furious 8  (A massive let-down!)

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

“Welcome to Valhalla!”

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

Apprentice Financial Services Administrator

What is your favourite thing about your career?

There is a lot of potential to develop

What motivates you to work hard?

My Family

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Football Journalist

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Automated telephone systems, let me speak to a real person!

What is your favourite word?

Holiday

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

Red

Do you have any hobbies?

Yes, football (mainly going to watch Forest) and travelling

Who is your hero?

My Grandad

Do you have any pets?

Yes, a labradoodle called Bonnie!

What is your favourite book to read?

Any of the Harry Potters

What makes you laugh the most?

Having a laugh with my friends

What was the last movie you went to see?

Creed 2- it’s been a while since I last went!

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

About time isn’t it!

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

Financial Lifestyle Planner

What is your favourite thing about your career?

The capability to chat without being told off!

What motivates you to work hard?

The devil finds work for idle hands….

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Professional Lottery winner

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Inconsiderate people

What is your favourite word?

Daddy

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

My daughter bestowed the colour blue to me, so I’ll stick with that

Do you have any hobbies?

History, politics, football and the countryside

Who is your hero?
My mum – fantastic lady

Do you have any pets?

Two dogs – Daisy and Lily

What is your favourite book to read?

Andrew Marr – A History of Modern Britain

What makes you laugh the most?

Children – they say or do the funniest things

What was the last movie you went to see?

In the cinema, Joker. It has been a while

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
‘And here are your best bits’

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?
Operations Assistant

What is your favourite thing about your career?
I like the variety

What motivates you to work hard?
Planning for the next holiday

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?

Midwife

What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Untidiness

What is your favourite word?
Marvellous!

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?
Something nice and bright

Do you have any hobbies?
Zumba as I am a Zumba instructor

Who is your hero?

I don’t really have one

Do you have any pets?

I have a Sprocker Spaniel called Bella

What is your favourite book to read?
Anything by Dorothy Koomson

What makes you laugh the most?
My dog

What was the last movie you went to see?
Dunkirk – I don’t go to the pictures very often as we just download them

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?

I think there has been a mistake, it’s not your time so go back!

What is your role within Hampshire Hill Group?

Operations Assistant

What is your favourite thing about your career?

Meeting people and every day is different

What motivates you to work hard?

My family

What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Interior Designer

What’s your biggest pet peeve?

Lateness

What is your favourite word?

Mummy

If you could paint this office any colour you wanted to, what would it be?

I like the Hampshire Hill Green

Do you have any hobbies?

Spending time with family and friends

Who is your hero?

Can I have two? My mum and dad

Do you have any pets?

No not yet

What is your favourite book to read?

The only books I get time to read are children’s story books to my boys

What makes you laugh the most?
My two boys – very funny

What was the last movie you went to see?
Wonka

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Not today thank you – back you go