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
Over 24 years' experience, focusing on professional partnerships, pensions,
investments (especially property) and tax efficient products. Aidan is a committee member
of the
Association of Christian Financial Advisers. Hobbies include children’s
charities, current affairs, geography, badminton, cycling, swimming, hill
walking, and chess.
Email
aidan@mplltd.co.uk
Simon Stodart - Joint Managing Director
Simon joined MPL in October 2009 as joint Managing Director. Simon has over 20 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.
Email
simon@mplltd.co.uk
Mark Kitson - Senior Investment Manager
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.
Email
mark@mplltd.co.uk
Dominik Wyhowski - Client Services Director
Dominik is a member of the Personal Finance Society, has over 21 years'
experience and has been a director of several financial planning businesses. He
joined MPL shortly after inception and acts for a variety of corporate and
individual clients in London and the home counties. Hobbies include shooting,
fishing, fine wine and cultural activities.
Email
dominik@mplltd.co.uk
Jim Spicer - Client Services Director
Jim has over 24 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.
Email
jim@mplltd.co.uk
Peter Lewiston - Client Services Director
Our Compliance Officer has over 27 years' experience with Arthur Andersen and
elsewhere. Peter brings a wealth of hands-on experience. Outside work Peter has
a busy family life and enjoys cricket, football, rugby, cinema, literature and
the arts.
Email
peter@mplltd.co.uk
Philip Sutton - Client Services Director
Philip has over ten years experience within the financial services industry including
employment with one of the world’s leading Wealth Managers, UBS. Joining MPL during
the autumn of 2009, he brings his knowledge of holistic planning with him including
specialist knowledge in pensions and investments. Philip enjoys an adventurous life
away from the office through his interests in Triathlon & Endurance Racing.
Email
psutton@mplltd.co.uk
Richard Dawes - Investment Services 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 as a Trainee Investment Manager. Hobbies - active cricketer and
footballer.
Email
richard@mplltd.co.uk
Adam Stewart - Client Services Manager
Adam joined MPL from Cater Allen, one of the UK's leading Private Banks.
He is a member of the Personal Finance Society. He holds the and specialises in advising
private clients on all aspects of financial planning, particularly investments
, retirement planning, pensions and protection. Outside of work,
Adam enjoys travelling, racquet sports and football.
Email
adam@mplltd.co.uk
John Glover - Consultant
John has 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.
Email
john@mplltd.co.uk
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 enjoys a busy family life and in her spare time looks
forward to her regular trips to Italy. Her hobbies include yoga and swimming.
Email
francesca@mplltd.co.uk
Edward Heath-Thompson - Investment Assistant
Edward joined MPL in 2010 having previously worked for Brewin Dolphin. He is
a member of the CISI, having gained the CISI Diploma, and the CFA Institute.
He joins the Discretionary Management Team bringing with him a wealth of
investment knowledge. In his spare time Edward enjoys football, racquet
sports and the occasional trip to the local.
Email
edward@mplltd.co.uk