At work

Abi started her career in financial services in 1999 working as a local agent, then as an area manager, for Pearl Assurance. After being approached by Halifax in 2001, she worked for them for 11 years, based at their Torquay branch. In her roles as financial adviser then senior financial adviser, she helped to train new advisers as well as looking after her own clients.

Abi joined Strategic Solutions in 2013, as she wanted to be able to provide independent advice to her clients. During her time with us, she has continued to build on her existing knowledge and experience, through ongoing study and examinations.

Abi achieved Chartered status in 2015 and went on to become a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society in 2022.

Abi is also a trustee for the Strategic Solutions Community Foundation who support many local causes and are always looking for new applications from organisations and groups needing funding.

At work

Abi started her career in financial services in 1999 working as a local agent, then as an area manager, for Pearl Assurance. After being approached by Halifax in 2001, she worked for them for 11 years, based at their Torquay branch. In her roles as financial adviser then senior financial adviser, she helped to train new advisers as well as looking after her own clients.

Abi joined Strategic Solutions in 2013, as she wanted to be able to provide independent advice to her clients. During her time with us, she has continued to build on her existing knowledge and experience, through ongoing study and examinations.

Abi achieved Chartered status in 2015 and went on to become a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society in 2022.

Abi is also a trustee for the Strategic Solutions Community Foundation who support many local causes and are always looking for new applications from organisations and groups needing funding.

At home

Abi is married with a daughter and son.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and entertaining friends and family. At the weekend, you may also find her boating, walking, or indulging in her love of travelling and holidays.

Meet the team

Our multi-award winning team of advisers and support staff spans the entire south coast of England. With the highest quality of knowledge and a commitment to excellent service, you’re in safe hands.

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Kevin Forbes

Partner & Chartered Financial Planner

Giles Wellington

Partner & Chartered Financial Planner

Jeff Fawcett

Partner & Chartered Financial Planner

Allan Cruse

Partner & Chartered Financial Planner

Nathan Harris

Partner & Chartered Financial Planner

Chris Bibb

Chartered Financial Planner

Dean Robertson

Chartered Financial Planner

Trevor Garson

Chartered Financial Planner

Russell Tonks

Chartered Financial Planner

Oliver Phillips

Chartered Financial Planner

Jon Hickson

Chartered Financial Planner

Kerry Saunders

Chartered Financial Planner and Paraplanner

Rob Silk

Chartered Financial Planner

Natasha O’Neill

Chartered Financial Planner

Paul Roberts

Chartered Financial Planner

Jordan Cruse

Chartered Financial Planner and Paraplanner

Dave Stone

Chartered Insurance Practitioner

James Oliver

Independent Financial Adviser

Martin Waistell

Independent Financial Adviser

Vanessa Taylor

Independent Financial Adviser

Peter Richinson

Independent Financial Adviser

Jack Fawcett

Independent Financial Adviser

Daniel Parkin

Independent Financial Adviser

Jeff Steninger

Independent Financial Adviser

Katie Brown

Senior Paraplanner & Chartered Financial Planner

Carly Thompson

Practice & Customer Relations Manager

Holly O’Donnell

Independent Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Lucinda Warren

Independent Mortgage & Protection Adviser

Sue Hanney

Team Administrator

Graeme Douglas

Office Administrator

Sue Pattinson

Team Administrator

Rachael Martin

Chartered Financial Planner and Head Paraplanner

Annie Aston

Accounts and Compliance Manager

Lindsay Walinck

Personal Assistant

Lindsay Arnold

Office & HR Administrator

Lauren Anderson

Financial Administrator

Holly Hickson

Paraplanner

Emma Turner

Operations Support Manager

Dean Rush

Head of Risk & Operations

Bryn Pilcher

Independent Financial Adviser

Dan Lock

Chartered Financial Planner

Harry Shivas

Independent Financial Adviser

Justine Geldard

Marketing and Communications

Strategic Solutions and Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners are trading styles of Strategic Solutions Financial Services which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, Number 525733.

Principals: Kevin Forbes, Jefferson Fawcett, Giles Wellington, Allan Cruse, Nathan Harris.

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