Giliker Flynn: Your Local Financial Advisers

I joined Giliker Flynn in July 2022 after graduating with an upper Second Class Honours in Law. Since then I've progressed from Paraplanner to Financial Adviser, gaining my CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning along the way. I'm now working towards my Advanced Diploma and Chartered status. Outside of work I love to travel and stay active - hiking somewhere new, finding a good beach, or going camping are all favourites. I'm also starting to find my feet with running. Most of all, I'm a massive animal lover and family person at heart.

Before I joined the Giliker Flynn team I worked as a Facilities Management Officer for the Stoke on Trent City Council and JCB. Prior to taking this role, I worked as a freelance interpreter/translator within the private and public sector. I’m known for my friendliness and enthusiasm about my work/customer service. I would describe my personality as positive, approachable and compassionate. As an avid mountain biker and hiker, I love the outdoors. I’m passionate about travel, exploration and food, and have a variety of hobbies - from playing sports to baking “healthy” cakes to reading and playing board games. I’m also a massive fan of that place called “the gym”! My motto? Don’t follow your dreams. Chase them!

I have previously worked for the Co-operative Group for 15 years in the Bank Reconciliations department for the travel side of the business, where I worked my way up to the Development and Integration Manager within the department until I was made redundant in 2013. Since then, I have worked in the Financial Services industry within Church Street Financial Planning and Giliker Flynn. My interests include long walks with my family and my Cavachon, Tilly. I love Wales and enjoy family holidays in our caravan in Abersoch. I have passed level 1 and 2 in British Sign language – (it was a few years ago, so very rusty). My children love donkeys. During the summer months we attend every monthly open day, visiting the donkey sanctuary in Derbyshire.

I started my working life in 1986 at W H Smith as a Sales Assistant in the Record Department and worked my way up to Department Manager. When the branch closed in 1992, I was made redundant and moved to a similar company but after four years and then the birth of my son, I decided to change direction. I have worked in Financial Services administration for over 25 years, working for several Independent Financial Adviser firms in that time. I also undertook book-keeping services for those companies and others, via my own company. I started working a few hours per week for Giliker Flynn in August 2017 then joined on a permanent basis, as Deputy Office Manager, in July 2018. My main interests are music, shopping and travelling. My favourite places to go on holiday are Italy and Spain but I also like North Wales. I enjoy walking and swimming and spending time with my family.

I joined the company in July 2026, having recently graduated from Aston University with a 2:1 in Accounting and Finance. I have also been working in the financial services industry since 2024, giving me valuable experience alongside my studies. I'm keen to build a career in the industry, and my goal is to become a financial adviser in the near future. The support and guidance I've received from Chris and Fran has been great, and I'm looking forward to continuing to learn from them and develop my skills during my time here. I'm enjoying learning more about the different roles and responsibilities within the business and gaining practical experience that will help me progress towards becoming an adviser. Outside of work, I'm an active gym-goer and enjoy training boxing. I also enjoy travelling and spending time with friends.

I was rescued from the streets of Cyprus in 2015 by my new Mum and Dad Chris and Fran. I’m very grateful for what they have done for me and didn’t expect to be offered an opportunity to work within the financial services industry. My role now consists of Head of Security, and ensuring everybody’s lunch tastes up to scratch. The best part of my job is getting to meet clients who love dogs, as I’m often invited into client meetings which really helps my learning. Outside of work, I like chasing squirrels, going on long walks with my family, sleeping for about 20 hours a day, and getting my ears pulled off by my youngest sister, who I also share a bed with. Fun fact - I absolutely hate owls, and when I hear them twit twoo I can't help but go crazy and wake my family up in the middle of the night. This is something I'm working on!