Our People

Our people are very important to us, as is making certain we provide you with the best possible professional financial advice. Below is a short biography for each of our colleagues together with their contact telephone number. For further contact details please see our "Contact Us" page.


Stephen James
Stephen James, Practice Principal
Tel. 0208 773 8885
Email. steve.jamesjames-weir.com
Stephen began in the industry in the 80's, initially in banking. He started JWFS with Brendan in 1997 and, with an abundance of experience, Steve has enjoyed working with clients over many years particularly on the Wealth Management aspect of financial planning.
Edward Jones
Edward Jones, Practice Financial Adviser
Tel. 0208 773 8885
Email. ed.jonesjames-weir.com
Ed joined JWFS in 2013 having worked in the Financial Services industry for 15 years as a Business Development Manager for some of our current product providers. Ed is fully qualified to advise on all aspects of financial planning, is our in-house Equity Release specialist and utilises Cash Flow Modelling to help clients understand their finances.
Sophia James
Sophia James, Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Tel. 0208 773 8885
Mobile. 07595 606970
Email. sophia.jamesjames-weir.com
Sophia joined JWFS in 2019, having come from a property background as a Sales Manager for a local estate agency. Sophia is fully qualified to advise on mortgages and life insurance and enjoys building long-standing relationships with clients.
T-J Mannix
T-J Mannix, Practice Administrator
Tel. 0208 773 8885
Email. tj.mannixjames-weir.com
T-J has worked in the financial services industry since leaving school in 1989. Her previous role involved compliance and business development before joining JWFS in 2007 and she provides support not only to the adviser, but our many clients particularly within the Wealth Management arena.
Maria Gillam
Maria Gillam, Mortgage Administrator
Tel. 0208 773 8885
Email. maria.gillamjames-weir.com
Maria has been with JWFS for over 15 years and runs the mortgage administration side of the business. She has a wealth of experience and knowledge of mortgage lenders requirements and processes and provides valuable support both to the advisers and our clients.
Debbie Jaskowiec
Debbie Jaskowiec, Practice Administrator
Tel. 0208 773 8885
Email. debbie.jjames-weir.com
Debbie has worked within financial services for 30 years completing various pension administration roles for the likes of PricewaterhouseCoopers and Atkins. She joined JWFS in May 2015 to support the ongoing servicing of our increasing client base and funds under management.
Harry Rabet
Harry Rabet, Practice Financial Adviser
Tel. 0208 773 8885
Email. harry.rabetjames-weir.com
Harry specialises in pensions and investments, but he has recently qualified to advise on mortgages. He is now developing his portfolio of mortgage clients.
Laura Ashdown
Laura Ashdown, Practice Adminstrator
Tel. 0208 773 8885
Email. laura.ashdownjames-weir.com
Laura comes from a customer service and retail administration background, and joined JWFS shortly after graduating from university as a mature student. She provides administrative support to the advisors, as well as ad-hoc office duties.
Gracie Newham, Practice Administrator
Tel. 0208 773 8885
Gracie recently joined JWFS after completing her A-levels to learn the ropes of financial services. She is excited to be part of the team, alongside managing our social media and website.
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