The Team
The Financial Planning Team
Paradigm Norton is structured around the professional services model very much like a legal or accountancy practice. We believe this is why we have been able to build our reputation around the quality of our service delivery.
Claire Bruce
Client Services Supervisor
Claire has worked in the Financial Services Industry since 1987, and joined David Jones Financial Planning (now Paradigm Norton’s Torquay office) in 2001. Claire was appointed to the role of Client Services Supervisor and, in addition to managing the Torquay administration team, she continues to play a key role in client service.
Paul Cardinal BSc (Hons) DipPFS CFP
Senior Financial Planner
Paul is a Senior Financial Planner who has been part of the Paradigm Norton team since 2003.
Richard Child BA (Hons) ACIB CFP
Director
Richard joined Paradigm in 2002 and was appointed as a director in 2008. His main role within the firm is to head Paradigm Norton for Charities, and our Giving and Philanthropy initiative.
Ann Cox
Client Services Assistant
Ann has a sound financial services background, having worked for 21 years with Abbey as a Financial Adviser. Now semi-retired, Ann enjoys using her experience in her client services role, whilst having the time to follow her other interests.
Will Driver LLB (Hons) CFP AIFP APFS DipCII IMC Chartered Financial Planner
Senior Financial Planner
Will joined the Paradigm Norton financial planning team in 2009 having previously worked for six years as a Financial Planner with a leading City of London financial planning firm.
Lee Dunn BSc (Hons) PgDIP CFP AIFP FPFS IMC Chartered Financial Planner
Senior Financial Planner
Lee graduated from Bristol University with a first class honours degree in economics and economic history. He joined the firm in 2001.
Barry Horner BA (Hons) CFP DipPFS
Chief Executive Officer
Barry Horner is the Chief Executive Officer for Paradigm Norton Financial Planning Limited.
David Jones CFP DipPFS Chartered Financial Planner
Branch Director
After serving as a musician in the Welsh Guards Band, David moved into financial services in 1977. David is Branch Director of Paradigm Norton’s Torquay office.
Matthew Kneller BA (Hons) AIFP FPFS CFP Chartered Financial Planner
Senior Financial Planner
Matthew leads our team of pension specialists and chairs Paradigm Norton’s Retirement Planning Committee. He is also a member of Paradigm Norton’s Investment Managements Committee and Giving & Philanthropy Team.
Charlotte Mansfield
Client Services Assistant
Charlotte joined the Paradigm Norton team in August 2010.
Jane McConkey
Client Services Assistant
Jane has worked in the Financial Services Industry for over 30 years. Jane holds the full Financial Planning Certificate, the CeMAP mortgage qualification and also Institute of Banking exams.
William Pratt BSc (Hons) Mphil ACA CFP DipPFS
Director
William is a qualified Chartered Accountant, a Certified Financial Planner, and one of the founding Directors of Paradigm Norton.
Stuart Pillinger BSc (Hons) Dip PFS
Financial Planner
Stuart is a graduate of Nottingham Trent University and joined Paradigm Norton in Spring of 2005.
Tracey Reed BA (Hons)
Financial Planner
Tracey is a graduate of the University of Gloucestershire and has been working in the Financial Services industry since 1997.
Martin Ruskin CFP DipPFS AIFP
Branch Director
Martin entered financial services in 1989, and is a Branch Director for Paradigm Financial Planning Ltd, based at the Torbay office.
Sean Seccombe DipPFS CFP
Senior Financial Planner
Sean has over 20 years’ experience working with clients and has a passion for helping them gain control of their finances, enabling them to pursue their life goals.
Caron Whitham
Financial Planner
Caron has worked in the Financial Services Industry since 1980.
Louise Wright
PA to William Pratt & Barry Horner
Louise joined the Company in April 2006 and has many years experience working as a secretary/PA.

