Support Services
Sasha Sherman
Head of Compliance
Hampshire
Sasha co-ordinates and manages our compliance and paraplanning teams. She helps new paraplanners and advisers learn our processes, as well as ensuring that our processes support the client journey. She would like to continue building her technical knowledge and is on the journey to become chartered in the future. Outside of work, Sasha has two little boys and a dog that keep her active.
Denise Wilkinson
Field Compliance Officer
London
Denise has over 30 years of experience working in the financial services industry including advising Corporate Clients and Compliance.
Denise is a financial adviser, but her main interest is in compliance, and she is in charge of our Training & Development programme.
Denise is based in the Southeast and away from the office enjoys travelling and cinema going.
Micky Pavey
Senior Paraplanner
Hampshire
Micky started working for the group in 2018. She has worked in financial services since 2000, first in administration roles and then later qualifying as an adviser. She has chosen to dedicate her career to paraplanning as it suits her analytical nature. In her spare time, she is kept busy by her two children, she enjoys getting involved in her community, photography, and gardening.
Tess Adcock
Paraplanner
Hampshire
Tess started her career in International Finance and feels fortunate to have spent many years based in the UAE. Since returning to the UK, she has started the journey to become a Chartered Paraplanner and has discovered a keen interest in IHT and Estate Planning strategies. Outside of work she loves hiking along the Jurassic Coast, she is a member of a local Dragon Boat Team, and is regularly taking part in challenges to raise funds for Cancer Research.
Claire Ingham
Paraplanner
Hampshire
Claire joined MWA as a paraplanner in 2022, following her move to the UK from South Africa. Claire has experience in the financial services industry and was a qualified financial adviser in South Africa. She is currently undertaking her Level 4 Diploma exams and aspires to be an adviser in the future. Away from work, Claire has a real passion for travel and likes exploring the UK and surrounds.
Debbie Collymore
Office Manager
Kent
Debbie has worked in financial services since 2015 as an office manager. Prior to that she worked in both the private and public sectors for over 40 years in various finance jobs, principally undertaking financial and systems audits. Away from work, her interests include decorating, gardening, playing the piano and reading. She is also a member of the Downland Choral Choir which performs concerts four times a year.
Peter Markham
Compliance and Data Analyst
Hampshire
Peter joined us in 2018 as an apprentice, following completing his mathematics degree at the University of Brighton. In his time here he has supported many different areas of the business, including accounting, invoicing, and IT and more recently he has been assisting the management team with reporting. Peter’s hobbies include playing video and tabletop games and writing and proofreading fiction.
Laura Barton
Client Services Officer
South Oxfordshire
Laura is an experienced administrator who takes pride in her work. She joined the group in 2013 and is currently a Client Services Officer. Prior to that, Laura was involved in the supply chain and construction industry for over twenty years. Laura has many hobbies including running, HIIT, socialising, gardening, travel, rugby, and cooking, she is also currently learning to speak Spanish.
Emma Berrow
Client Services Officer
Hampshire
Emma has been part of our team since 2020. She has previous administration experience and is now, with MWA’s support, training to become a junior paraplanner. Emma is local to Fareham, but she recently spent two years in the Canadian Rockies with her partner, working in an Art Gallery and local planetarium. Her passions include photography, mountain biking and salsa dancing.
Melissa Golding
Sales Support Assistant
Kent
Melissa is an organised, people person with a passion for always delivering outstanding customer service. She is intrinsic to our client annual review process and curates the client valuation reports to ensure we deliver accurate meaningful data to clients. Melissa joined our team in 2016.
In her spare time, she enjoys a busy family and social life as well as being a keen Breast Cancer Advocate, regularly speaking at Macmillan events and is part of the Macmillan London Cancer Support Network.
Lisa Grange
Client Services Officer
Hampshire
Lisa has been with us since 2019, first as a receptionist, then a new business analyst and now as one of our client services officers. She also manages the running of our Fareham office. Prior to MWA, Lisa worked in the banking industry for 16 years, and in industrial construction for 12. Lisa has two sons, and with her partner enjoys social events, dining out, and football.
Eve Hughes
Client Services Officer
Hampshire
Eve previously worked various job roles including conservation research in the amazon rainforest where she tracked anacondas and surveyed frog biodiversity, before graduating with a degree in Zoology. She is currently undertaking her CII level 4 qualifications alongside working, with the aim of progressing to a paraplanning role. Eve loves the outdoors, so in her spare time enjoys travelling, hiking, and is currently training towards running her first marathon.
Johana Mancera
Client Services Officer
Cornwall
Johana has worked in financial services since 2019 as an administrator. Prior to that, she worked in the property industry. Johana is currently studying towards her Psychology degree. In her spare time, she enjoys helping her local football club, dancing salsa, jewellery making and tutoring Spanish.
Saralouisa Penfold
Client Relationship Assistant
Kent
Saralouisa joined the team in 2020, after working in various administration and client support roles in the financial and legal industries. She has an extensive understanding of our back-office system and helps our clients with our Personal Finance Portal.
Her cheery can-do attitude ensures that our team and our clients can get the most from the technology we use to help deliver our services.
In her free time Saralouisa enjoys spending time with her young children and wider family, as well as socialising with her friends.
Ian Warne
Client Services Officer
Cornwall
Ian joined MWA in 2023 as a Client Services Officer, having previously worked for a high street bank for 34 years where he held various managerial roles in both its personal and commercial departments. When not working Ian enjoys gardening, walking and playing golf, and is also a keen volunteer and fundraiser at his local Children’s Hospice.