Great Yarmouth

Team Members

Charley
Charley Gallie Senior Personal Assistant
Charley joined Finance Shop in January 2016 after deciding on a career in the finance industry. She has worked her way up to a Personal Assistant...
Charley

Charley Gallie

Senior Personal Assistant

Charley joined Finance Shop in January 2016 after deciding on a career in the finance industry. She has worked her way up to a Personal Assistant and now works part time within the consultants team and is enjoying widening her skills and knowledge in the industry.

In her spare time she enjoys nights out with friends and spends most of her time with her family.

Charley
01603 595960 ext 817 Norwich Office
Chris W
Chris Wilkinson Independent Financial Adviser
Chris joined Finance Shop in 2010 after advising clients face to face for a widely recognised insurance firm since 2006. Gaining the DipPFS diploma and transitioning to...
Chris W

Chris Wilkinson

DipPFS

Independent Financial Adviser

Chris joined Finance Shop in 2010 after advising clients face to face for a widely recognised insurance firm since 2006.

Gaining the DipPFS diploma and transitioning to an Independent Financial Adviser with Finance Shop has given Chris the ability to offer a greater service to clients both old and new, who also often refer their friends, colleagues and family members to him.

Chris likes to pride himself on going through the finer details and putting together a practical plan for clients that is well researched and thought out.

Chris W
01603 595960 ext 801
Donna
Donna McElroy Accounts Manager
Donna joined Finance Shop in September 2010 after several years working as a personal clerk for a large retailer. Donna’s role was originally Accounts Assistant, however...
Donna

Donna McElroy

Accounts Manager

Donna joined Finance Shop in September 2010 after several years working as a personal clerk for a large retailer. Donna’s role was originally Accounts Assistant, however she has since progressed to Accounts Manager and has completed a Diploma in Accountancy. Donna manages the Accounts and Commissions team, and deals with the day to day accounts tasks for the company.

Donna
01603 595960 ext 812
Mark
Mark Wallis Associate Director
After completing A-Levels in 1988, Mark joined a high street bank, where he progressed to become an adviser working in the areas of pensions, protection and...
Mark

Mark Wallis

DipPFS

Associate Director

After completing A-Levels in 1988, Mark joined a high street bank, where he progressed to become an adviser working in the areas of pensions, protection and investments. In May 2005 he decided to broaden his horizons and joined Finance Shop as an Independent Financial Adviser. Having gained his Financial Diploma in 2012, and with 25+ years experience in financial services, Mark offers down to earth friendly advice to all types of clients in all aspects of financial planning.

Mark
01603 595960 ext 803
Poppy
Poppy Pitts Team Manager (Consultants)
Poppy joined Finance Shop in July 2015 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant after deciding on a change of career path from the Pharmaceutical Industry. Poppy’s role was...
Poppy

Poppy Pitts

Team Manager (Consultants)

Poppy joined Finance Shop in July 2015 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant after deciding on a change of career path from the Pharmaceutical Industry.

Poppy’s role was originally Apprentice Administration Assistant, however she was promoted to a Trainee Personal Assistant working within Nick Buchan’s team. After completing her training and progressing to Personal Assistant, Poppy was promoted to a team manager and now leads a team of her own.

Poppy enjoys spending time with her family and friends outside of work.

Poppy
01603 595960 ext 863
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Samantha Ruskin Practice Manager
Samantha joined Finance Shop in July 2010 following an extensive career in banking working successfully in business risk and the retail sector, where she gained a...

Samantha Ruskin

DipPFS

Practice Manager

Samantha joined Finance Shop in July 2010 following an extensive career in banking working successfully in business risk and the retail sector, where she gained a wide range of experience and knowledge. As the Practice Manager she is responsible for the preparation and management of the Accounting and Reporting function of the firm.

01603 595960 ext 861
Sam B
Samantha Balls Administrator
Samantha previously worked for a high street bank, and after taking time out to have a family she joined Finance Shop in December 2008, initially as...
Sam B

Samantha Balls

Administrator

Samantha previously worked for a high street bank, and after taking time out to have a family she joined Finance Shop in December 2008, initially as a part time Customer Service Assistant for a building society agency we held at the time. When this closed and we took on an agency for the Ipswich Building Society, Sam continued to work on this side of the business. 

More recently Samantha has been working in our Accounts department and on the administration side of the firm. 

In her spare time she enjoys watching a variety of shows and socialising with family and friends.

Sam B
01603 595960 ext 809
Vic
Victoria Mallett Senior Personal Assistant
Vic started working for Finance Shop in December 2005 as a full time Administration Assistant. Just over a year after joining the company Vic was promoted...
Vic

Victoria Mallett

Senior Personal Assistant

Vic started working for Finance Shop in December 2005 as a full time Administration Assistant. Just over a year after joining the company Vic was promoted to a Personal Assistant. Vic continued in this role until she left to have a baby girl in May 2016. After a years maternity leave, Vic returned to work within the Consultants Team and has since become a senior member of the team with her many years of experience.

Outside of work Vic enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters on family adventures. Along with holidays and trips away with close friends and family.

Vic
01603 595960 Ext 822
Jess
Jessica Charlton Accounts Assistant
Jess joined Finance Shop in June 2018 as an Accounts Assistant. After working in a high street bank for 7 years she decided to pursue a...
Jess

Jessica Charlton

Accounts Assistant

Jess joined Finance Shop in June 2018 as an Accounts Assistant. After working in a high street bank for 7 years she decided to pursue a career in accounts. Jess is looking forward to gaining more knowledge and hopefully working towards an AAT qualification in the future.

Outside of work Jess spends her time with her children and enjoys days out together.

Jess
01603 595960 Ext 848
Ashlea
Ashlea Holmes Senior Personal Assistant
After working in the Health and Social sector for a number of years, Ashlea joined Finance Shop in 2018 and is keen to develop her knowledge...
Ashlea

Ashlea Holmes

Senior Personal Assistant

After working in the Health and Social sector for a number of years, Ashlea joined Finance Shop in 2018 and is keen to develop her knowledge and skills in the financial services industry. Finance has always been one of Ashlea's interests, so this role has given Ashlea an opportunity to further her career in a new direction.

In her spare time she enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking and football.

Ashlea
01603 595960 Ext 853
Bailey
Bailey Newbury Trainee Personal Assistant
Bailey joined the Finance Shop in May 2021 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant, after completing her studies at East Norfolk Sixth Form. Bailey is keen to...
Bailey

Bailey Newbury

Trainee Personal Assistant

Bailey joined the Finance Shop in May 2021 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant, after completing her studies at East Norfolk Sixth Form. Bailey is keen to pursue a career within the financial services industry.

In her spare time, she enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

Bailey
01603 595960 Ext. 827
Nick M
Nick Manning Associate Director
Nick has been dealing face to face with clients in the financial services industry since 2002, during which time he has worked for a high street...
Nick M

Nick Manning

DipPFS

Associate Director

Nick has been dealing face to face with clients in the financial services industry since 2002, during which time he has worked for a high street bank in a number of positions, and as a fully qualified Financial Adviser since 2010. 

Nick joined Finance Shop in 2013 as an Independent Financial Adviser and his aim is to develop long term relationships with new and existing clients, and to help them meet their financial goals and aspirations. 

Away from work Nick enjoys keeping active and spending time with his family.

Nick M
01603 595960 ext 802 Lowestoft Office
Jo
Jo Dudley Senior Personal Assistant
Jo started working for Finance Shop in October 2003 as a full time Administration Assistant in the Gorleston office and was promoted to a Personal Assistant...
Jo

Jo Dudley

Senior Personal Assistant

Jo started working for Finance Shop in October 2003 as a full time Administration Assistant in the Gorleston office and was promoted to a Personal Assistant shortly after. Jo now works part time as a Senior Personal Assistant to our Consultant’s Team in our Great Yarmouth Office.

Outside of work Jo enjoys spending time with her family - especially family holidays, bounce trampoline classes and visiting her favourite restaurants.

Jo
01603 595960 ext 819 Lowestoft Office
Mia
Mia Sullivan Apprentice Administration Assistant
Mia joined Finance Shop in June 2023 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant after previously working in customer services. Mia is keen to expand and develop her knowledge...
Mia

Mia Sullivan

Apprentice Administration Assistant

Mia joined Finance Shop in June 2023 as an Apprentice Administration Assistant after previously working in customer services.

Mia is keen to expand and develop her knowledge in financial services after completing her A levels in Finance and Business Studies.

When outside of work, she enjoy going on nights out with friends, listening to music and spending time with family.

Mia
01603 595960 Ext. 836 Great Yarmouth Office
Ebony
Ebony Dales Accounts Assistant
Ebony joined Finance Shop in September 2023 as an Accounts Assistant after previously working in admin at a local Estate Agent. Ebony is looking forward to...
Ebony

Ebony Dales

Accounts Assistant

Ebony joined Finance Shop in September 2023 as an Accounts Assistant after previously working in admin at a local Estate Agent. Ebony is looking forward to pursuing a career in accounts and is keen to gain more skills and experience in her current role.

Outside of work Ebony enjoys sports, travelling and spending time with her family and friends.

Ebony
01603 595960 Ext.823 Great Yarmouth Office