All of our advisers are fully qualified in their specialised field, including Long Term Care, Equity Release, Retirement Planning and Advanced Mortgage Advice, giving you the assurance that the advice you will receive is professional and accurate.
Our service is enhanced by the expert knowledge and guidance we can rely upon from our sister company, Thompson Jenner LLP, which has extensive experience concerning finance and tax, providing a seamlessly integrated service.
We offer a free, no obligation, initial consultation which will enable us to understand your circumstances and needs and to explain our process to you before agreeing a strategy.
Appointments can be held locally in our offices at Exeter or Exmouth during office hours. However, if it is more convenient, we can arrange for the appointment to be held at your home, business premises or remotely.
Call 01392 258553 to arrange a free initial meeting.
Thompson Jenner Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Meet the team
STEPHEN WALKER
FPFS – Chartered Financial Planner
Stephen joined Thompson Jenner Financial Services in 2021, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. Stephen started working in financial services in 2000 working in technical roles before becoming an adviser in 2010. Stephen is a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Personal Financial Society, which is widely recognised as the ‘gold standard’ of financial planning and demonstrates a higher level of knowledge and competence.
Outside of work, Stephen is married with three young children and spends his time either ferrying them around various clubs, cycling, walking on Dartmoor or visiting the coast.
ANDY COX
DipPFS – Independent Financial Adviser
Andy joined Thompson Jenner Financial Services in 2024, bringing many years experience to the team. Prior to joining, Andy had worked in various senior technical roles in the industry before becoming a full time regulated financial adviser in 2012. He has since specialised in helping individuals and small businesses protect and grow their investment and pension wealth. Often quoting Benjamin Franklin “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes” he sees planning as an essential part of life.
Outside of work, Andy enjoys cricket, fishing and kayaking when time allows, whilst helping his two children develop to be “all that they can be” through college and university.
LAURA HINTON
DipPFS – Independent Financial Adviser
Laura joined the TJFS team as a trainee adviser in September 2019 and qualified as a Financial Adviser in early 2021, achieving the Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Laura also holds the Level 3 Certificate in Insurance and Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice.
She enjoys meeting with clients and helping them to meet their financial ambitions. Away from the financial world, Laura loves big family meals, reading, handbags and walks along the beach near her home in Dawlish.
LINDA CLEAVES
ceMAP – Mortgage & Protection Adviser
Linda joined the team in 2022 having been a mortgage adviser for over 20 years. She prides herself in assisting clients from initial application through to completion, making sure the process is clear, concise and as stress free as possible.
Linda enjoys helping people from across every sector including arranging purchases for first time buyers and home movers, mortgages into retirement and all types of equity release and lifetime mortgages. Linda is also experienced in providing advice for buy-to-let landlords, company buy-to-let investors and also portfolio landlords. She also advises on mortgage protection insurance products as well as family and income protection and a range of business protection plans for business owners.
Outside of work Linda enjoys walking her dog, Florence, painting landscapes of her local area near the Blackdown Hills and seascapes of the beautiful Devon coast.
BEN PAVELEY
DipPFS – Independent Financial Adviser
Ben joined TJFS in the summer of 2022 after working in a number of roles at the Exeter Law Courts. Initially working as an administrator, his role expanded whilst studying for his exams.
After achieving his Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning in Spring last year, Ben started as an IFA in January 2025, dealing with both protection (personal & business) and also investment & pension planning.
Away from work, Ben prioritises his fitness by going to the gym, whilst also following various sports.
TRACY DAVISON
ceMAP – Mortgage & Protection Administrator
Tracy has worked within the Financial Services in the Exeter area since the early 1990s initially as an administrator and then progressing to become a Financial Adviser. Since then she took some time off to run her own design business but returned to Financial Services again in 2012. She joined the team in 2023 and now works alongside Linda co-ordinating mortgages, equity release applications and arranging personal and group protection.
Tracy’s hobbies and interests include anything design related including interiors and architecture, music, water colour painting, walking and also spending time with friends and family.
ALEX HAWKINS
DipPFS – Financial Services Administrator
Alex joined Thompson Jenner Financial Services in 2023, after two years of experience in the industry.
Having obtained his Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning in October 2024, he now works in assisting advisers on a more technical level.
Originally from Coventry, Alex is rather alien to the concept of coastline, but likes a walk around Exmouth from time to time. In his spare time, Alex enjoys watching films and playing piano.
LIZ STOYLE
Administration Support
Liz joined the TJFS team in June 2007 and is the longest serving member of the TJFS team. Liz deals with the daily fees and monthly figures, as well as client servicing matters and all things administrative, essentially keeping the office running smoothly.
Away from the world of finance Liz enjoys sewing, crafts, walking and looking after her adopted rescue dog Pablo.
BRAD BODEN
Financial Services Administrator
Brad is an administrator where he plays a key role in supporting the team of independent financial advisers and ensures a smooth client service.
Passionate about the financial services industry, Brad is currently focused on studying for the CII Financial Planning exams in his spare time. He enjoys playing his part in helping clients reach their financial goals and is looking forward to learning and growing within his role.
As well as studying for his exams, Brad likes to spend time kayaking, attending live concerts and experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes.
Want to know more?
To find out more or to arrange a meeting with us, please call 01392 258553,
or email enquiries@tjfs.co.uk