Our Advisors

FSA Authorised Advisors

Brian Pay - Chairman
Brian founded MPL in 1995. His experience as an IFA stretches back to the 1960’s and he has been CEO of various financial services divisions of public groups. MPL is the culmination of a lifetime of experience seeking to offer professional and independent advice.

Aidan Vaughan - Joint Managing Director
Aidan boasts over 26 years' experience and joined MPL in its second year of operation. He focuses on professional partnerships, pensions, investments (especially property) and tax efficient products. Aidan is the media representative for the Association of Christian Financial Advisers. Hobbies include children’s charities, current affairs, geography, badminton, cycling, swimming, hill walking, and chess.

Simon Stodart - Joint Managing Director
Simon joined MPL in October 2009 as joint Managing Director. Simon has 25 years experience in both financial planning and investment management and was until recently an Executive Board Director of a National Wealth Manager responsible for the development and delivery of their private client and asset management proposition. Simon acts for a variety of Professional Practice Partners, Directors of UK PLC, Barristers-at-law and members of the Judiciary. Simon aims to build upon the already highly successful business by providing an integrated Private Client solution incorporating financial planning and risk based investment management to meet client’s lifestyle financial objectives. In his spare time Simon enjoys watching, coaching and playing rugby and losing the on-going battle against the forces of nature in his garden.

Mark Kitson - Investment Director
Joined MPL in June 2007 after nine years with stockbrokers JM Finn & Co. Mark undertakes technical and fundamental analysis to develop investment ideas and contribute to MPL’s investment strategy. Outside of work he enjoys all things Italian and restoring classic sports cars.

Jim Spicer - Pensions Director
Jim has over 28 years experience within the financial services industry including employment for some years with a major International Insurance company. Joining MPL during 2008, he brings broad levels of expertise and knowledge with him including specialist knowledge in pensions for both corporate and individual clients. Jim enjoys a busy family life with interests in Cricket and Golf.

Peter Lewiston - Client Services Director
Our Compliance Officer has over 30 years' experience in financial services with major firms. Peter brings a wealth of hands-on experience. Outside work Peter has a busy family life and enjoys sport, cinema, literature and the arts.

Simon Weighell - Senior Investment Manager
Simon hails originally from Zimbabwe, but furthered his education in South Africa, where he attended the University of the Witwatersrand, before moving to the UK and completing his postgrad studies at University of Kent. He started in the City with Jardines in the late 80’s and has over twenty years experience in private client wealth management, in both advisory and discretionary capacities. He maintains a keen interest in markets, and in the aerospace, industrials, and commodities sectors specifically. Simon joins us to focus on MPL’s new offering of a more bespoke level of advisory service to our existing and valued clients.

Richard Dawes - Investment Manager
Joined MPL in 2004 as an advisor with over 10 years' experience in Sales and Financial Planning. In January 2007, Richard joined the Discretionary Management Team and is actively involved in the day to day management of all portfolios. In his spare time Richard enjoys all forms of sport particularly football and cricket, as well as spending time with his young family.

Adam Stewart - Client Services Manager
Adam joined MPL from Cater Allen Private Bank. He is a member of the Personal Finance Society and holds the Diploma status from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Adam advises private clients on all aspects of financial planning and investment management, with the bulk of his work encompassing retirement planning, pensions, protection and Long Term Care Planning. Outside of work, Adam enjoys travelling, racquet sports and football.

Francesca Gandolfi - Client Services Advisor
Francesca has over 20 years experience within the financial services industry including employment for some years with major product providers. Joining MPL in February 2010, she brings broad levels of knowledge with her in investments, retirement planning, pensions for both corporate and individual clients, and protection. Francesca specialises though in Care Fees Planning and Later Life Advice. Francesca enjoys a busy family life and in her spare time looks forward to her regular trips to Italy. Her hobbies include yoga and swimming.

John Glover - Consultant
John has over 40 years experience in the financial services industry specializing in wealth management and retirement planning as well as being a registered mortgage professional. Joining MPL during 2008, he brings experience in a wide area of financial advice. Outside work John enjoys travelling, the arts and music.

MPL Wealth Management Limited, 45 Doughty Street, London, WC1N 2LR is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority