Your Financial Planning Partners
Our values guide our actions and define our behaviours. Everyone at Furnley House lives by our values and their impact on clients, our staff, professional connections, and our community.
Our people and our values make us different.
We work as a team focused on delivering the best outcome for the client, take a look at the teams here:
- Financial Advisers
- Mortgage Advisers
- Support Team
Our Independent Financial Advisers
An Independent Financial Adviser or IFA is someone who’s professionally qualified to give unbiased guidance on financial matters and recommend suitable financial products from the whole of the market. In 2013 new rules were introduced, setting more stringent requirements for the profession and helping to make sure that all IFAs are properly qualified and in a position to offer truly independent advice.
Neil Haley | Financial Planner | Senior Partner
Neil has been a Financial Adviser since 1994 providing advice for both private and business clients.
Together with Stefan Fura and John Woolhouse, Neil helped create Furnley House in 2012. Neil believes that the key to successful advice is to establish a trusting relationship with clients over the long term.
In addition to investment and pension planning, Neil specialises in advising the elderly and vulnerable and is an accredited member of SOLLA (Society Of Later Life Advisers). Neil has also achieved Pension Transfer Gold Standard, a voluntary code of good practice for safeguarded and defined benefit transfer advice.
Contact Neil on 07733 106 771 or by email at neil.haley@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Together with Stefan Fura and John Woolhouse, Neil helped create Furnley House in 2012. Neil believes that the key to successful advice is to establish a trusting relationship with clients over the long term.
In addition to investment and pension planning, Neil specialises in advising the elderly and vulnerable and is an accredited member of SOLLA (Society Of Later Life Advisers). Neil has also achieved Pension Transfer Gold Standard, a voluntary code of good practice for safeguarded and defined benefit transfer advice.
Contact Neil on 07733 106 771 or by email at neil.haley@furnleyhouse.co.uk
John Woolhouse | Financial Planner | Senior Partner
John became a financial adviser in 2000 and for over 10 years enjoyed significant success in two High Street Banks.
John came to realise that offering independent advice offered his clients greater choices and options which should result in a better outcome.
Together with Stefan Fura and Neil Haley, John helped create Furnley House in 2012.
His aim is to offer clients a thoroughly professional and highly tailored service that puts them in a much better financial position.
Contact John on 07887 764 434 or by email at john.woolhouse@furnleyhouse.co.uk
John came to realise that offering independent advice offered his clients greater choices and options which should result in a better outcome.
Together with Stefan Fura and Neil Haley, John helped create Furnley House in 2012.
His aim is to offer clients a thoroughly professional and highly tailored service that puts them in a much better financial position.
Contact John on 07887 764 434 or by email at john.woolhouse@furnleyhouse.co.uk
George Simpson | Financial Planner | Senior Partner
George has been a Financial Adviser since the late 1980’s after leaving the military and joined Furnley House in 2014.
George has many long-standing and loyal clients but also enjoys the opportunity of helping new clients, predominantly with pension, investment and tax-planning. George is a great believer in helping clients to plan their financial future and, with his ongoing support and advice, to realise those aspirations.
Contact George on 07956 163 649 or by email at george.simpson@furnleyhouse.co.uk
George has many long-standing and loyal clients but also enjoys the opportunity of helping new clients, predominantly with pension, investment and tax-planning. George is a great believer in helping clients to plan their financial future and, with his ongoing support and advice, to realise those aspirations.
Contact George on 07956 163 649 or by email at george.simpson@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Steve Collier | Financial Planner
After over 20 years as a financial adviser at a High Street Bank, Steve joined the Furnley House team in 2016.
Working alongside George Simpson, Steve provides advice for clients in the West Midlands. Steve is relishing the prospect of now being able to provide proper independent advice to his clients - and is delighted that he is in a position to offer a valuable ongoing advice service to help clients achieve their financial plans.
Contact Steve on 07944 568 071 or by email at steve.collier@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Working alongside George Simpson, Steve provides advice for clients in the West Midlands. Steve is relishing the prospect of now being able to provide proper independent advice to his clients - and is delighted that he is in a position to offer a valuable ongoing advice service to help clients achieve their financial plans.
Contact Steve on 07944 568 071 or by email at steve.collier@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Paul Fazackerley | Financial Planner
Paul Fazackerley started his Banking career in 2004, becoming a financial adviser in 2008 dealing with both personal and business clients.
Whilst he is based in Northamptonshire, Paul has clients across the country.
Paul joined Furnley House in 2016 and has embraced the opportunity of offering impartial whole of market advice to his clients.
Paul has achieved Pension Transfer Gold Standard, a voluntary code of good practice for safeguarded and defined benefit transfer advice.
Contact Paul on 07734 665 300 or by email at paul.fazackerley@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Whilst he is based in Northamptonshire, Paul has clients across the country.
Paul joined Furnley House in 2016 and has embraced the opportunity of offering impartial whole of market advice to his clients.
Paul has achieved Pension Transfer Gold Standard, a voluntary code of good practice for safeguarded and defined benefit transfer advice.
Contact Paul on 07734 665 300 or by email at paul.fazackerley@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Matt Hughes | Financial Planner
Having recently achieved Chartered Associate status with the London Institute of Banking and Finance, Matt is proud to be able to help more clients achieve their financial goals as a Financial Planner.
Matt been offering advice on Investments, Pensions, Insurance and Later Life Planning across Leicestershire since 2016 an is pleased to be working with Furnley House to continue to help clients with their financial situation.
As an Independent Financial Adviser, Matt is able to search the whole of market and ensure his clients are getting the best solution for their financial needs.
Contact Matt on 07577 766 625 or by email at matt.hughes@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Matt been offering advice on Investments, Pensions, Insurance and Later Life Planning across Leicestershire since 2016 an is pleased to be working with Furnley House to continue to help clients with their financial situation.
As an Independent Financial Adviser, Matt is able to search the whole of market and ensure his clients are getting the best solution for their financial needs.
Contact Matt on 07577 766 625 or by email at matt.hughes@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Paul Hubbert | Financial Planner
Paul has over twenty years’ experience in Financial Advice and has previously worked for both retail and private banks.
Joining the Furnley House team in 2020, Paul’s focus is very much on clients and helping them achieve and maintain their financial goals. He finds helping people very rewarding.
Outside of work, Paul can often be found cooking, keeping fit or cheering the Leicester Tigers.
Contact Paul on paul.hubbert@furnleyhouse.co.uk or 0749 397 1553.
Joining the Furnley House team in 2020, Paul’s focus is very much on clients and helping them achieve and maintain their financial goals. He finds helping people very rewarding.
Outside of work, Paul can often be found cooking, keeping fit or cheering the Leicester Tigers.
Contact Paul on paul.hubbert@furnleyhouse.co.uk or 0749 397 1553.
Karl Jones | Financial Planner
Joining the team as a Financial Planner in 2021, Karl is responsible for helping people achieve their goals. Karl’s proud to provide a great customer experience and is continuously looking for ways to deepen his knowledge.
Day to day, he works to make sure that clients needs are met and to deliver a first-class service. Karl searches the whole of market and ensure his clients are getting the best solution for their financial needs.
He’s also a qualified Mortgage and Equity Release adviser, however he leaves that to our specialist Mortgage and Protection team!
Contact Karl on 07555 461 336 or by email at karl.jones@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Day to day, he works to make sure that clients needs are met and to deliver a first-class service. Karl searches the whole of market and ensure his clients are getting the best solution for their financial needs.
He’s also a qualified Mortgage and Equity Release adviser, however he leaves that to our specialist Mortgage and Protection team!
Contact Karl on 07555 461 336 or by email at karl.jones@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Our Mortgage and Protection Advisers
Kevin Dunn | Co-Founder / Senior Adviser
Kevin has worked in financial services since 2008 and has been with Furnley House since its formation in 2013.
Having originally helped integrate Mortgages into Furnley House, Kevin oversees this area of the business. He loves meeting new clients and businesses, really getting to know them, so him and the team can give the best possible advice.
Contact Kevin on 07507 754 181 or by email at kevin.dunn@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Having originally helped integrate Mortgages into Furnley House, Kevin oversees this area of the business. He loves meeting new clients and businesses, really getting to know them, so him and the team can give the best possible advice.
Contact Kevin on 07507 754 181 or by email at kevin.dunn@furnleyhouse.co.uk
Our Financial Support Team
Nicki Thomas | Head of Mortgage Proposition
Nicki has many years experience in financial services and heads up our Mortgage team at Furnley House.
Tony Riley | Head of Advice
With over 25 years experience in financial planning, Tony is responsible for the delivery of advice and making our clients journeys the best they can be.
Megan Doherty | Client Relationship Manager
Megan joined Furnley House in 2017 as an Administrator and is also completing an apprenticeship to become a Financial Adviser, her current role is a Client Relationship Manager who owns the client relationship and is a key point of contact for new clients.
Samantha Cartwright | Financial Planning Administrator
Sam joined Furnley House in 2016 as a Receptionist answering incoming telephone calls and greeting guests visiting the Leicester Office.
Sam also provides administrative support to the Leicester Office.
Sam also provides administrative support to the Leicester Office.
Sarah Collier | Platform Specialist
Sarah has extensive experience in the financial sector having worked in personal banking for nearly 20 years and provides administrative support to our Advisers in our Leamington Office.
Helen Haley | Platform Specialist
Helen has extensive experience in the financial sector and provides the Leicester Office with administrative support.
Emma Davey | Technical Paraplanner
An experienced Paraplanner, Emma uses her knowledge and skills to help with bespoke and complex cases.
Emma is Diploma qualified with an advanced qualification in Pensions.
Emma offers invaluable training and support in developing other administration staff in the business.
Emma is Diploma qualified with an advanced qualification in Pensions.
Emma offers invaluable training and support in developing other administration staff in the business.
Jean Paul Betancourt Paz | Paraplanner
Jean Paul supports the Financial Planners to deliver a great service and advice to clients by creating research and advice reports. He has worked in Financial Services for over 8 years.
Jean Paul loves cooking, mainly because you get to eat at the end! He also enjoys football and Scuba Diving.
Jean Paul loves cooking, mainly because you get to eat at the end! He also enjoys football and Scuba Diving.
Wasif Kamal | Client Relationship Manager
As a Client Relationship Manager, Wasif is a key point of contact for clients. He also supports the advisers with preparing reports and recommendations.
He’s previously worked as part of a financial strategies team and has a Degree in Economics.
He’s previously worked as part of a financial strategies team and has a Degree in Economics.
Rosie Haley | Financial Administrator
Mel Fura | Client Relationship Manager
As a Client Relationship Manager within the Mortgage team, Mel ensures that clients are engaged in the mortgage process. She’s a first port of call and helps create an efficient journey to achieve client’s overall goals.
Kate Westbury | Client Relationship Manager
Jon Kirby | Client Relationship Manager
Currently working as a Client Relationship Manager, Jon supports both clients and the Furnley House team. He’s training to become a Financial Adviser so he can help even more people to lead better lives.
Having previously worked in a retail bank for over 10 years, Jon has also gained his Diploma in Financial Advice Level 4 as well as CeMAP accreditation and Cert RCBC.
Having previously worked in a retail bank for over 10 years, Jon has also gained his Diploma in Financial Advice Level 4 as well as CeMAP accreditation and Cert RCBC.
Our Head Office Team
Paul Marriott | Compliance Manager
Paul has worked in the Financial Services Industry for over 20 years in various roles for established brands like HSBC, Lloyds and Wesleyan. He has valuable experience as an IFA and a business mentor so fully understands the entire financial advice process. For the last few years, Paul has been working in Compliance roles and his understanding of the advice process is a huge benefit for the companies he’s worked for.
Paul joined Furnley House in 2018 and his wealth of knowledge and experience will be invaluable to the growing, ambitious company.
Paul joined Furnley House in 2018 and his wealth of knowledge and experience will be invaluable to the growing, ambitious company.
Damian Ferguson | Finance Director
Damian is our Finance Director and manages our finances.
Stefan Fura | Founder
Together with Neil Haley and John Woolhouse, Stefan is a founding partner of Furnley House.
He started his career in financial services working in a High Street Bank, but as his knowledge and experience grew, Stefan realised that he could offer his clients a better service if he were not tied to a limited number of specific providers. Then as Furnley House expanded, Stefan stepped away from advising clients to focus on running the business.
Stefan takes an active part in developing the future of the Financial Services industry, with the trade press often seeking his opinion.
He started his career in financial services working in a High Street Bank, but as his knowledge and experience grew, Stefan realised that he could offer his clients a better service if he were not tied to a limited number of specific providers. Then as Furnley House expanded, Stefan stepped away from advising clients to focus on running the business.
Stefan takes an active part in developing the future of the Financial Services industry, with the trade press often seeking his opinion.
Tara Bailiss | Office Manager
As the office manager, Tara is responsible for keeping everything running smoothly by looking after HR and acting as an Executive Assistant.
Tara’s organisation skills are second to none and she’s previously had experience running events for thousands of attendees all over the world.
Tara’s organisation skills are second to none and she’s previously had experience running events for thousands of attendees all over the world.
Heather Watton | Group Accountant
Heather is responsible for the day to day running of the finance department, looking after various aspects such as Management Accounts, payment runs, Cost Centre Reporting, VAT returns and any other ad hoc finance duties.
With nearly 10 years’ overall experience in finance, Heather has spent the last 7 years working in the IFA/Financial Services Industry.
She’s AAT Qualified and currently studying towards being fully CIMA Qualified.
With nearly 10 years’ overall experience in finance, Heather has spent the last 7 years working in the IFA/Financial Services Industry.
She’s AAT Qualified and currently studying towards being fully CIMA Qualified.
