Tom West

Financial planner

Tom West

Financial planner

London

Tom joined Saunderson House (SHL) in 2017 as part of the graduate trainee programme, after studying Economics at the University of Bristol. Tom is a Chartered Financial Planner, and part of Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of SHL in October 2021. 

He assists clients in achieving their financial goals and ambitions, with a particular focus on using cashflow planning software to bring this to life. He enjoys presenting these financial plans to clients to help visualise their finances, which can then provide a clear strategy moving forwards.  Outside of work, Tom enjoys running and playing/watching football, and planning his next adventure abroad. 
 

Tom joined Saunderson House (SHL) in 2017 as part of the graduate trainee programme, after studying Economics at the University of Bristol. Tom is a Chartered Financial Planner, and part of Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of SHL in October 2021. 

He assists clients in achieving their financial goals and ambitions, with a particular focus on using cashflow planning software to bring this to life. He enjoys presenting these financial plans to clients to help visualise their finances, which can then provide a clear strategy moving forwards.  Outside of work, Tom enjoys running and playing/watching football, and planning his next adventure abroad. 
 

Tom Walklate

Financial planning director

Tom Walklate

Financial planning director

London

Tom is a Chartered Financial Planner.  He joined Rathbones following the acquisition of Saunderson House, having joined as a graduate trainee in 2011.  Tom specialises in the provision of strategic financial planning advice bringing this and long-term tax planning together to help clients formulate and execute their plans to achieve their financial independence, with simplicity and transparency.  

Tom gets great satisfaction in giving clients peace of mind that their financial affairs are looked after, letting them concentrate their time elsewhere.  Away from work, Tom enjoys travelling, cooking and long walks in the countryside with his wife, Rebecca, and their Border Terrier, Scrappy.
 

Tom is a Chartered Financial Planner.  He joined Rathbones following the acquisition of Saunderson House, having joined as a graduate trainee in 2011.  Tom specialises in the provision of strategic financial planning advice bringing this and long-term tax planning together to help clients formulate and execute their plans to achieve their financial independence, with simplicity and transparency.  

Tom gets great satisfaction in giving clients peace of mind that their financial affairs are looked after, letting them concentrate their time elsewhere.  Away from work, Tom enjoys travelling, cooking and long walks in the countryside with his wife, Rebecca, and their Border Terrier, Scrappy.
 

Tom Partridge

Financial planner

Tom Partridge

Financial planner

London

Thomas graduated with a first-class degree from The University of Exeter Business School.  After graduating, Thomas spent time at a global American financial service firm before joining Saunderson House in 2015 (part of the Rathbones Group following the acquisition of Saunderson House back in 2021). Thomas is a Chartered Financial Planner and he has a wide range of experience working with clients from different backgrounds including partners in the leading law and accountancy firms, barristers, entrepreneurs, trustees and retirees. Thomas specialises in helping clients build their wealth and achieve their financial objectives by providing strategic financial planning and long-term tax planning.  In his spare time, Thomas enjoys travelling and following sport.
 

Thomas graduated with a first-class degree from The University of Exeter Business School.  After graduating, Thomas spent time at a global American financial service firm before joining Saunderson House in 2015 (part of the Rathbones Group following the acquisition of Saunderson House back in 2021). Thomas is a Chartered Financial Planner and he has a wide range of experience working with clients from different backgrounds including partners in the leading law and accountancy firms, barristers, entrepreneurs, trustees and retirees. Thomas specialises in helping clients build their wealth and achieve their financial objectives by providing strategic financial planning and long-term tax planning.  In his spare time, Thomas enjoys travelling and following sport.
 

Tom Gerrard

Financial planning director

Tom Gerrard

Financial planning director

London

Tom joined Saunderson House (SHL) in 2008 after graduating from Durham University with a degree in Economics.  In October 2021, he joined Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of SHL. He is a Chartered Financial Planner (CII) and Chartered Wealth Manager (CISI), having completed his CII Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning and CISI Masters in Wealth Management qualifications. Tom is passionate about using his expertise to ensure that his clients can have complete peace of mind with regard to their financial planning and investment management needs, so they can focus on their own work, families and hobbies.  

Tom enjoys building long lasting relationships with clients and has experience of advising a broad spectrum of high net worth individuals and families (including partners of professional services firms, barristers, entrepreneurs and senior executives).  Outside of work, Tom is a keen sportsman and in particular enjoys playing tennis (and padel) and participating in the occasional endurance event.  However, more time seems to be spent coaching his two boys these days!
 

Tom joined Saunderson House (SHL) in 2008 after graduating from Durham University with a degree in Economics.  In October 2021, he joined Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of SHL. He is a Chartered Financial Planner (CII) and Chartered Wealth Manager (CISI), having completed his CII Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning and CISI Masters in Wealth Management qualifications. Tom is passionate about using his expertise to ensure that his clients can have complete peace of mind with regard to their financial planning and investment management needs, so they can focus on their own work, families and hobbies.  

Tom enjoys building long lasting relationships with clients and has experience of advising a broad spectrum of high net worth individuals and families (including partners of professional services firms, barristers, entrepreneurs and senior executives).  Outside of work, Tom is a keen sportsman and in particular enjoys playing tennis (and padel) and participating in the occasional endurance event.  However, more time seems to be spent coaching his two boys these days!
 

Tim Fuller

Senior financial planning director

Tim Fuller

Senior financial planning director

London

Tim joined Saunderson House (part of Rathbones Group since 2021) after graduating from the University of Nottingham in 2004. A Chartered Financial Planner, Tim works with City professionals, entrepreneurs and families, assisting with all aspects of their financial planning and objectives. In his spare time Tim enjoys spending time with his young family and following Everton FC.

Tim joined Saunderson House (part of Rathbones Group since 2021) after graduating from the University of Nottingham in 2004. A Chartered Financial Planner, Tim works with City professionals, entrepreneurs and families, assisting with all aspects of their financial planning and objectives. In his spare time Tim enjoys spending time with his young family and following Everton FC.

Simon Maydon

Senior financial planning director

Simon Maydon

Senior financial planning director

London

Simon's specialisms centre around pensions, investments, and long term tax planning. His clients are largely made up of barristers at a variety of chambers across the Inns of Court and solicitors at firms such as Freshfields, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Stephenson Harwood. He also helps accountants, entrepreneurs and some retired folks.

Simon loves bringing order and simplicity to his clients’ financial affairs, giving them the peace of mind that we have considered everything that they would otherwise need to think about themselves. His aim is to free up their time to allow them to focus on their own work, families and personal interests. Outside of work, Simon’s attention is on his wife and three young children, and planning holidays to visit their family around the world. He also tries to squeeze in a healthy dose of test cricket and southern hemisphere rugby.

Simon's specialisms centre around pensions, investments, and long term tax planning. His clients are largely made up of barristers at a variety of chambers across the Inns of Court and solicitors at firms such as Freshfields, Herbert Smith Freehills, and Stephenson Harwood. He also helps accountants, entrepreneurs and some retired folks.

Simon loves bringing order and simplicity to his clients’ financial affairs, giving them the peace of mind that we have considered everything that they would otherwise need to think about themselves. His aim is to free up their time to allow them to focus on their own work, families and personal interests. Outside of work, Simon’s attention is on his wife and three young children, and planning holidays to visit their family around the world. He also tries to squeeze in a healthy dose of test cricket and southern hemisphere rugby.

Ross D'Addio

Financial planner

Ross D'Addio

Financial planner

London

Ross joined the world of Financial Planning in 2018, following an apprenticeship in Accounting at another firm in the city of London. Ross is a Chartered Financial Planner and enjoys being able to provide and subsequently see the benefits in real time of holistic financial planning across a varied spectrum of clients. Beyond work, you’ll likely find Ross on a golf course. A statement which he believes will remain accurate indefinitely.

Ross joined the world of Financial Planning in 2018, following an apprenticeship in Accounting at another firm in the city of London. Ross is a Chartered Financial Planner and enjoys being able to provide and subsequently see the benefits in real time of holistic financial planning across a varied spectrum of clients. Beyond work, you’ll likely find Ross on a golf course. A statement which he believes will remain accurate indefinitely.

Peter Jackson

Financial planning director

Peter Jackson

Financial planning director

London

Peter joined Saunderson House (now Rathbones Financial Planning) in 2001, having read Economics at university.  He is a Charted Financial Planner who has been authorised to provide advice since 2004, specialising in private client advice.  Outside of work he is married with two daughters and son who keep him busy, though he is also a keen sportsman and enjoys travelling.

Peter joined Saunderson House (now Rathbones Financial Planning) in 2001, having read Economics at university.  He is a Charted Financial Planner who has been authorised to provide advice since 2004, specialising in private client advice.  Outside of work he is married with two daughters and son who keep him busy, though he is also a keen sportsman and enjoys travelling.

Olly Cheng

Financial planning director

Olly Cheng

Financial planning director

London

I joined Saunderson House (SHL) in 2008 as part of the graduate trainee programme, following the completion of an MPhil in Social and Economic History from the University of Oxford.  I am now a Chartered Financial Planner and part of Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of SHL in October 2021. I have been authorised to provide advice directly to clients since 2012, and for a lot of my career took on a technical role alongside managing client relationships. For my clients I am responsible for their overall financial planning, providing a combination of strategy, technical advice and  investment planning. I have a particular specialism in estate planning, having obtained a diploma from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Outside of work, my time is spent with my wife and two children, with my weekends taken up coaching their various sports teams.

I joined Saunderson House (SHL) in 2008 as part of the graduate trainee programme, following the completion of an MPhil in Social and Economic History from the University of Oxford.  I am now a Chartered Financial Planner and part of Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of SHL in October 2021. I have been authorised to provide advice directly to clients since 2012, and for a lot of my career took on a technical role alongside managing client relationships. For my clients I am responsible for their overall financial planning, providing a combination of strategy, technical advice and  investment planning. I have a particular specialism in estate planning, having obtained a diploma from the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). Outside of work, my time is spent with my wife and two children, with my weekends taken up coaching their various sports teams.

Nick Rich

Financial planner

Nick Rich

Financial planner

London

Nick joined Saunderson House (SHL) in the Summer of 2011 and has progressed through the graduate programme, becoming authorised to provide Financial Advice in 2019.  He is now part of Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of SHL in October 2021. Nick enjoys working closely with an incredibly wide variety of clients from different professions and backgrounds.  He particularly enjoys building personal relationships with clients and their families and helping guide them in making the right savings and investment choices as they look to build towards and later enjoy retirement. Outside of work Nick is a keen fan of golf and football and enjoys travelling with his young family.
 

Nick joined Saunderson House (SHL) in the Summer of 2011 and has progressed through the graduate programme, becoming authorised to provide Financial Advice in 2019.  He is now part of Rathbones Financial Planning following the acquisition of SHL in October 2021. Nick enjoys working closely with an incredibly wide variety of clients from different professions and backgrounds.  He particularly enjoys building personal relationships with clients and their families and helping guide them in making the right savings and investment choices as they look to build towards and later enjoy retirement. Outside of work Nick is a keen fan of golf and football and enjoys travelling with his young family.
 

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