Forrester Hyde
Our Staff
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Nick Hyde Nick founded the business in January 1970, is now Chairman and serves as Compliance Officer. The Company Incorporated in 2008. During 40 years in practice, much has changed save the ethos of the Firm which has always been to “Treat Customers Fairly”. A keen sailor and member of the Royal Corinthian Yacht Club and the Essex Yacht Club competing at home and overseas in an International Dragon. Also an enthusiastic skier, walker, grandfather and Rugby Union spectator, supporting Bath, Southend and Rochford Rugby Clubs. Joined: 16 December 1969 Qualifications: FP1,2,3 |
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Matthew Barber Matthew joined Forrester-Hyde in 1988 directly from Westcliff High School and has progressed becoming an equity partner and more recently Managing Director on incorporation in 2008. Matthew has extensive knowledge of the Company’s business having worked in every department. He now Chairs the Technology Committee and sits on the Investment Committee. His primary role is now to grow funds under management in tax friendly wrappers including Self-Invested Personal Pension, SIPP, and Individual Savings Account, ISA. Away from work, Matthew is occupied by his two daughters but when time allows he enjoys playing tennis, squash and is a keen skier. His real passion however is motor sport. Joined: 1 May 1988 Qualifications: FPC 1,2,3, CF9, MAQ, J06, G60, R01, R03, R04, R05, ER1, CF8 |
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James Hyde Having obtained a 2:1 in Geography at Newcastle University, James went travelling following the well trodden student path through Africa, the Far East to Australasia playing rugby along the way. On his return in 2003 James joined Forrester-Hyde subsequently obtaining Cert PFS in 2004 to qualify as a Financial Adviser specialising in Pension and Investment. Latterly he has focused on Corporate Pension and succeeded Matthew Barber as Head of Corporate Pension in 2008 when he was also appointed to the Board. James is responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of Corporate Pension Schemes and works in tandem with Howard Imbert who manages Corporate Risk Schemes. James is married to Julia, a school teacher. He is an active sportsman playing rugby at semi-professional level. He is a keen golfer, plays cricket and skis. Joined: 4 July 1996 Qualifications: FPC 1,2,3, CF9, R02, R04 |
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Howard Imbert Howard joined Forrester-Hyde in 1995 as Corporate Risk Manager with responsibility for the design, installation and maintenance of Risk Benefit Schemes for both Public and Private Companies. This includes Life Assurance, Income Protection and Private Medical Insurance. Howard’s remit extends to all aspects of Protection including Key Man Insurance, Critical Illness and Shareholder Protection, essentially anything that needs to be insured. Howard was appointed to the Board on Incorporation in 2008. Howard is married to Debbie, a Practice Nurse with a local GP. They have two children. Out of the office Howard is a cricketer and one of the stalwarts of South Weald Cricket Club where he helps run the Colts team in which his son plays. He is also a keen golfer and fisherman. Joined: 1 August 1995 Qualifications: FPC 1,2,3, CF9, ER1, MAQ, J06, G10, G60, K10, R01, R03, R04, R05, GR1 |
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Mike Robinson Mike joined Forrester-Hyde in 1988 from Norwich Union where he gained experienced across the spectrum of financial advice. On joining Forrester-Hyde Mike has specialised in all aspects of Pension and is our Technical Specialist and Pensions Manager. He holds the Diploma from The Personal Finance Society and was appointed to the Board on Incorporation in 2008. Mike is married to Marjorie, a Solicitor, and together they share many varied interests including walking, horse riding, most forms of sport and the theatre. Joined: 31 October 1988 Qualifications: FPC 1,2,3, CF9, G10, G20, G60, R01, R02, R03, R04 |
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Rob Marek Rob joined Forrester Hyde in 2000 from Exeter University initially as a Trainee Investment Adviser. His primary role on joining the Firm was research supporting the Advisers and the Investment Manager who he succeeded in 2006. Rob Chairs our Investment Committee and is a member of the CFA Society of Investment Professionals holding the Investment Management Certificate. He also holds the Chartered Insurance Institutes (CII) Advanced Financial Planning Qualification and is a Chartered Financial Planner, specialising in investment and taxation & trusts. Rob was appointed to the Board on 1 November 2011. Rob is married to Rachel with a son and daughter. Rob and Rachel met through an Athletics Club and Rob is a triathlete in the summer and a skier in the winter. Joined: 28 June 2000 Qualifications: FPC 1,2,3, CF9, SV1, MAQ, J04, J05, J06, G10, K10, K20, AF4, R01, AF5, IMC |
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Jonathan Gray Jonathan joined Forrester-Hyde in 1999 from the Bank of England. He has experience across the spectrum of financial advice but latterly has focused on both pre and post retirement planning. He has a Diploma from the Personal Finance Society. Jonathan sits on the Investment Committee and has considerable experience of Pension Self-Investment to include Commercial Property. Jonathan is married to Faye. In his spare time he both plays and watches football being a season ticket holder at Southend United. In addition, Jonathan and Faye enjoy the theatre and live music. Joined: 29 March 1999 Qualifications: FPC 1,2,3, CF9, SV1, MAQ, G10, G60, R01, R02, R03, R04, R05 |
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Jan Burton Jan joined Forrester-Hyde in 2006 from Barclays Bank, having formerly been employed by Woolwich Building Society. She holds the Certificate in Financial Planning and CEMAP and works with Howard in the Corporate Risk department, her remit is advising on Mortgage, Buy to Let, Commercial and Residential as well as individual Protection. Jan is married to Andy and has two grown up children. She enjoys travelling, walking with her two dogs and going to the gym. Joined: 7 August 2006 Qualifications: CEEFA 1,2,3, CEMAP, ER1 |
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James Dear James joined Forrester-Hyde in 2007 as a Pensions Administrator building on previous experience within the Financial Services industry. He qualified as an Adviser in June 2010 and is heavily involved in the Investment Department supporting the Manager, Rob Marek. He sits on the Investment Committee and is active in the design and asset allocation of our Investment Models. He also has responsibility for installing Model Portfolios on electronic trading platforms. In December 2009 he achieved the Certificate in Financial Planning and is currently studying towards the Diploma. Outside of the office James enjoys football and live music. Joined: 16 July 2007 Qualifications: CF 1,2,3,4,5, J06, R01, R03, R04 |
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Gillian Hawes Gill joined Forrester-Hyde in May 2007 and was appointed Company Secretary in December 2007. Previously Gill was employed as Financial Controller with an international automotive design consultancy and has indepth experience gained during employment in manufacture, design and latterly financial services. Gill qualified as a Chartered Certified Accountant in 1998, progressing to Fellowship status in 2003. At Forrester-Hyde her role internally is that of Management Accountant with a treasury function. For Clients, she brings a depth of knowledge in Tax Planning, working with our Advisers to achieve solutions tailored to our Clients’ needs. On the personal front, Gill is married to Mike, with two children. She swims regularly, enjoys Zumba and spending time with her family. Joined: May 2007 Qualifications: AAT, FCCA |
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Alison Scott Alison joined Forrester Hyde in July 1992 as a Motor Insurance Clerk. In 1996 she switched to the Financial Services arm of the Company and has progressed working as an Administrator and PA to both the Pension and Investment Managers. She gained her Certificate in Financial Planning and now works closely with Mike Robinson and Jonathan Gray on Pensions and Retirements. In addition she is the Office Manager and has responsibility for Human Resource. Alison is married to Greg and in her spare time enjoys going to the theatre and socialising with family and friends. Joined: 06 July 1992 Qualifications: FPC 1,2,3 |