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Our People

Our people are very important to us, as is making certain we provide you with the best possible professional financial advice. Below is a short biography for each of our colleagues together with their contact telephone number. For further contact details please see our "Contact Us" page.


John Ham DipPFS, Cert SMP
John Ham DipPFS, Cert SMP, Director
Tel. 01275 852000
Mobile. 07977 414287
Email. johnnailseafinancialservices.co.uk
John has been involved in financial services since 1979, initially with HSBC (Midland Bank) and the Prudential. In 1998 John and Richard formed Nailsea Financial Services and since then have expanded the business to provide a comprehensive financial planning service for their clients. John is a Past Chairman and member of Clevedon Round Table, a current member of Clevedon 41 Club, a follower of Bristol Rovers and enjoys playing walking football..
Richard Young DipFA
Richard Young DipFA, Director
Tel. 01275 852000
Email. richardnailseafinancialservices.co.uk
Richard has been involved in financial services since 1985, initially in management and consultant roles with Prudential and from 1997 as a financial planning manager with HSBC bank. In 1998 Richard and John joined forces to create Nailsea Financial Services, initially from a tiny office in The Courtyard before moving to the present offices in the High Street. Richard was a keen footballer and has many other interests.
Roger Hooper DipPFS
Roger Hooper DipPFS, Associate
Tel. 01275 852000
Mobile. 07717 750095
Email. rogernailseafinancialservices.co.uk
Roger has worked in financial services since 1986 for a number of banks and providers before joining Nailsea Financial Services as an IFA in January 2010. Roger has extensive knowledge and understanding in the Investment and Retirement planning market. A family man who enjoys travelling, Roger brings youth as well as experience to the NFS advisory team. Roger is also a very keen cricketer albeit in his twilight years, past captain and chairman of Claverham Cricket Club and when time permits a high handicap golfer.
Mike Ball DipPFS, CII (MP & ER)
Mike Ball DipPFS, CII (MP & ER), Associate
Tel. 01275 852000
Mobile. 07522 495082
Email. mikenailseafinancialservices.co.uk
Mike joined our team in 2012 and brings with him a wealth of experience from his previous roles within financial services.

His understanding of Pensions, Trusts and Investments has made him an invaluable advisor in the office.

A family man who enjoys golf, walking football, boating and mountain biking.
Stuart Wood DipPFS
Stuart Wood DipPFS, Associate
Tel. 0127582000
Mobile. 07828402278
Email. stuartnailseafinancialservices.co.uk
Stuart joined us in March 2021, following a thirty two year career working with some of the UK's largest pension and investment providers, from which he brings extensive expertise in retirement planning and wealth preservation.

Stuart's interests include classic cars and travel, and he tries to keep fit by playing 5 a-side and running, including the occasional half marathon. Stuart lives in Nailsea with his wife and two sons.
Jo Prendergast Cert PFS
Jo Prendergast Cert PFS, Associate
Tel. 01275852000
Mobile. 07720430650
Email. jonailseafinancialservices.co.uk
We are delighted to welcome Jo to the team to support you with your mortgage and protection needs.
Jo has worked in Financial Services since 1984, starting her career at HSBC (Midland Bank) working alongside Director John Ham.

Jo has two adult children and lives in Bristol and enjoys socialising, travel and DIY and brings to Nailsea Financial Services a track record of experience and customer satisfaction with her friendly and helpful approach.

If you are looking to buy your first home or an investment property, or looking to remortgage your current product, Jo can help you select the right mortgage.
Making sure that you have peace of mind for you and your loved ones is important.Jo can source the best solutions from the insurance markets to provide protection for Life and Critical Illness and Buildings and Contents Cover for your home.
Jo will support you through the journey, by communicating throughout the process with your lender, insurance company, estate agent, solicitor and most importantly with you…
and in addition to that (in most cases) there will not be a fee for her services.
So if you are looking to secure the best mortgage product to help you buy that dream home, or to remortgage to reduce your outgoings and to give yourself peace of mind that it’s all protected, contact Jo for an informal chat or to arrange a telephone or "virtual appointment, evenings and weekends available.
Jimi Bellis LLB CeMap
Jimi Bellis LLB CeMap, Associate
Tel. 01275852000
Mobile. 07949 854764
Email. jiminailseafinancialservices.co.uk
We are delighted hat Jimi Bellis has joined us as Mortgage and Protection Adviser.

A British Mortgage Awards Finalist, Jimi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our team.

Outside of work, Jimi is Chair & Treasurer of @Yatton Junior Football Club and divides most of his time between running the Club and ferrying his two sons around between their numerous sporting activities!
Elizabeth Davies Cert CII(MP)
Elizabeth Davies Cert CII(MP), Office Manager
Tel. 01275 852000
Email. liznailseafinancialservices.co.uk
Liz has worked in the financial services industry since 1986 in Business Development and Customer Service, before joining Nailsea Financial Services as Office Manager in April 2002. Married with three children, Liz enjoys playing walking football and netball and is a supporter of Bristol City.

Liz is looking to extend her financial services knowledge by taking relevant exams, in order to gain a greater insight of the industry.
Helen Smithson
Helen Smithson, Business Support
Tel. 01275852000
Email. helennailseafinancialservices.co.uk
Helen has joined us after a career working for local government in business administration and support and brings to Nailsea Financial Services a knowledge of customer services and office administration.

Helen has two sons and four grandchildren and enjoys spending time with her family.