Meet the Team

Bruce Priday BSc (Hons), DipPFS, APFS, MAE

Chairman - FT Group
A short teaching career after leaving university saw Bruce change tack entirely to enter a career in finance in 1985. Initially trained by Hays Allan Chartered Accountants, he shortly became a shareholding director of one of their subsidiary companies, before setting up the FT Group in 1991. With many years experience in the industry, Bruce now mainly provides specialist advice in Corporate and Venture finance, Tax Planning and on pensions technical matters as well as providing expert advice to the Courts on a variety of financial matters.

Email: bruce.priday@ftconsultants.co.uk

Scott Harrison BA (Hons), APFS Chartered Fin. Planner

Managing Director - FT Wealth & Pensions
After joining the industry in 1996 Scott initially gained experience with a national pension company, Scott joined FT Group in 2002 where he provides specific advice on SIPP/SSAS management and the installation of occupational and grouped pensions schemes. His expertise also includes the preparation of pension loss reports for the Courts and advice on pensions and divorce cases.

Email: scott.harrison@ftconsultants.co.uk

Joe Priday LL.B (Hons), CTA (Chartered Tax Advisor)

Managing Director - FT CAS
Joe completed a law degree at Birmingham University in 2006, and soon after joined one of the "big 4" Accountancy firms where he specialised in VAT and Stamp Taxes, working in both Birmingham and London. He qualified as a Chartered Tax Advisor in 2009. Following joining FT CAS, Joe is working as part of the corporate consulting team, predominantly on tax, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate finance matters.

Email: joe.priday@ftconsultants.co.uk

Nick Cross ACCA

Director - FT CAS
Since starting with FT Group in 2001, Nick has qualified as a Chartered Accountant and worked his way up to Director. As well as overseeing the FT Group financials, he also manages an accounts portfolio and runs various corporate finance deals.

Email: nick.cross@ftconsultants.co.uk

Stuart Gibbs BA (Hons), CFP, Cert PFS

Financial Advisor - FT Wealth & Pensions
Stuart joined FT Group in October 2006 and provides advice to clients mainly in the areas of protection and investment. He gained his BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance and after a year working in a national institution he moved back to the Southwest to continue his career in financial services. Stuart recently obtained his Certificate in Financial Planning and is currently working towards the Regulated Diploma in Financial Planning.

Email: stuart.gibbs@ftconsultants.co.uk

Ken Holmes CBE B.Com FCA

Consultant - FT Group
In his 40 year career in commerce and industry, Ken has worked to the role of both Chairman and Chief Executive in private and public companies, including work as Accounting Advisor to the DTI. His association with FT Group began in 1998 and over the years to follow he has contributed his extensive knowledge of industry to the areas of management consultancy, corporate finance and litigation support.

Email: ken.holmes@ftconsultants.co.uk

Stephen Mills

Tax Compliance - FT CAS
Stephen is ex Revenue & Customs, but since switching from “poacher to gamekeeper,” has specialised in personal tax & the taxation of owner managed businesses. Therefore Stephen is well positioned to advise FT’s wide variety of clients whether self-employed, employees/directors or both. He worked in central London for many years with top 20 firms, before seeking the greater client contact to be found with smaller firms, moving to Exeter in February 2004. He then joined FT Group in September 2008.

Email: stephen.mills@ftconsultants.co.uk

Ian Morgan

Accountant
Ian has recently joined the FT Group working within the Accounting Services team. Ian is involved in the preparation of accounts for a varied portfolio of companies, partnerships, and individuals. Ian became a member of ACCA in October 2010.

Email: ian.morgan@ftconsultants.co.uk

Geoff Morrey-Jones CertPFS, Certs CII (MP & ER)

Financial Advisor- FT Wealth & Pensions
Geoff joined the financial services industry in 1992 and has gained his experience working for multi national high street institutions and has spent 7 years as an Independent Financial Advisor. Geoff is fully qualified and holds the Financial Planning Certificate, Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice and Equity Release qualifications, and is working towards the Diploma in Financial Planning. Geoff is a founding member of the Independent Equity Release Adviser Alliance (IERAA) which was set up to promote the use of highly qualified and experienced advisors within the specialist area of Equity Release and Lifetime Mortgages. Geoff provides independent financial advice on Lifetime Mortgages, Mortgages (including Buy to Let) mortgages, Pensions, Protection, Retirement Planning and Savings and Investments.

Email: geoff@ftconsultants.co.uk

James Priday MSc, BA (Hons)

Investment Advisor, ACSI, CertPFS, Cert Life & Pensions
James has worked for FT Group on a part-time basis since 2006. During this time he has worked in a number of different roles and has become a qualified investment and financial advisor (both CII and CISI). He is also looking to become a Chartered Accountant (ACCA), and he hopes to complete the exams by December 2011. He graduated from Exeter University in July 2010 after completing a degree in Accounting and Finance and has just completed a Masters degree in the same subject.

Email: james.priday@ftconsultants.co.uk

Andy Smith

Director - FT Legal
Andrew is an experienced commercial lawyer with a specialism in banking & finance who, in November 2011, joined forces with financial services group, F&T Consultants, to launch FT Legal Services. Andrew was previously a partner in the Corporate Unit at Ashfords between 2004 and 2010 having left City law firm Addleshaw Goddard in 2002 where he spent five years working on structured finance deals for institutional lenders. After leaving Ashfords’ Bristol office in 2010, Andrew returned to Exeter in a brief 18 month stint as a corporate partner with Kitsons LLP before taking the opportunity to start FT Legal Services.

Email: andy.smith@ftlegal.co.uk

Sue Tallamy

Office Manager- FT Group
Sue joined FT Group in November 2008 as an Office Manager and is responsible for the internal accounts & administration of the business and also assists in client payroll services. Sue is a very efficient & experienced Office/Practice Manager with over 35 years working within Industry and Practice.

Email: sue.tallamy@ftconsultants.co.uk

Graeme Whalen ACCA

Chartered Accountant - FT CAS
Since joining FT Group in 2005, Graeme has been involved with the preparation of accounts for a varied portfolio of companies, partnerships, and individuals. Graeme has also been responsible for the preparation of Corporation and Self Assessment tax returns as well as providing payroll services. In early 2010, Graeme completed his ACCA qualification.

Email: graeme.whalen@ftconsultants.co.uk