About us
With an average of 21 years’ industry knowledge Fosters Financial is full of genuine experts, with an array of expertise.
Our team take pride in surpassing your expectations, they are focused on providing you with everything you need, ensuring you receive the highest level of advice and an unforgettable experience.
With our can-do attitude, we are a cut above our peers and outshine our competitors, striving to overcome your financial obstacles.
Richard grew up in the Ipswich area and has worked locally all his work life. Richard has over 18 years’ experience in working within the financial sector. He experiences extends to banks, building societies, estate agency and mortgage brokerages. 10 years of this has been providing mortgage and protection advice and service during this time Richard has developed a strong skill set to all types of mortgages.
When not in work, Richard spends quality time with his wife and 3 boys. He is also a keen snooker fan and plays in the local Ipswich and district league.
Alison is in her fourth decade of working in financial services. After college, she joined Guardian Royal Exchange in Lytham, qualifying as an Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Since then she has been involved in a variety of businesses and has experience in growing, developing and transforming businesses, including leading a £12m turnover national chartered surveying business, setting up a new mortgage lender, and working as a mentor and adviser to a London based PropTech start-up. Whilst with GRE, she was MD of their third-party mortgage administration business, after which she became the group’s UK HR Director, then joining the leadership team of a pan-European on-line mortgage broker. After this she ran her own consultancy alongside which she held a role as a non-Executive Director for a Ministry of Defence agency involved in a major HR Management transformation.
Jonathan moved to Colchester from London in 2017. His background is in estate agency, dealing with everything from swanky London pads to sprawling Essex estates. Now, he’s more akin to arranging the finances for clients looking to buy all types of property. Having always worked for independent companies, Jonathan was impressed by the morals and values at Fosters Financial and is enjoying his career as a mortgage & insurance broker.
In his spare time, you’ll find Jonathan enjoying a stroll along the Thames with his fiancée – and maybe stopping for a quick bite to eat by the river, al fresco.
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After over 30 years with Lloyds Banking Group in retail, group audit, Private Banking and Commercial – the majority of these in senior leadership positions – Peter left in 2018 to start up his own business providing support for SMEs.
He is passionate about helping businesses and now has a broad portfolio of companies he helps and guides. Including being a founder of The Innovation Labs, Stowmarket which provides co working space and support for the digital sector.
Behind the scenes Jemma makes sure the ship sails. Having worked for a large insurance company for a number of years before being made redundant, Jemma now looks after the financial side of the business.
Outside of the office Jemma loves spending time with John and their son. Jemma loves nothing more than sitting down with a good book, a bar of chocolate and a glass of something fizzy.
Having had a successful career as a Mortgage Broker in a large estate agency firm for many years, Pete decided he needed a new challenge and joined Fosters Financial in June 2018. Pete has a wealth of experience in mortgage services and estate agency and is really enjoying his new working environment. He is excited about what lies ahead. Pete’s positive attitude and knowledge of the job allows him to give the very best customer experience and outcomes for his clients.
Pete enjoys all aspects of health and fitness and most of his spare time is currently being used to train for his first Marathon. He is a keen gym goer and loves to spend time with his girlfriend, friends and family.
Connor has worked within the mortgage industry since he left college in 2017. He started with Fosters Financial in April 2018 and handles mortgage applications from sign up to completion. He loves nothing more than delivering the best possible service to each of his clients. Connor is about to start training for his CeMap
Outside of the office you can find Connor riding his classic Lambretta to local rallies or spending time with his family and friends.
After working for a large corporate estate agency firm for many years, Jamie decided that he wanted to take his wealth of knowledge into the independent market and joined Fosters Financial. Jamie has previously worked in estate agency too so has a very good understanding of the home buying process from all sides. Jamie is really enjoying his new working environment and is excited about what lies ahead. Jamie loves a challenge, his positivity and achievement in helping his clients buy their dream home has provided him with a fantastic local reputation and many loyal clients.
Outside of the office, Jamie loves spending time with his family and friends, enjoying the social aspects of life, going to the gym and following Chelsea football club, through there ups and downs.
After finishing college and qualifying with the International Baccalaureate Charlie was keen to get out into the world of work. Charlie has joined us as a apprentice Case Handler and is looking to study and work within Fosters Financial with the ambition to progress to a mortgage broker in the future.
In her spare time, Charlie can be found inside the boxing ring and spending time with her friends and family.
Elizabeth was born and grew up in London and worked for a large corporate bank for 11 years in and round East London including their flagship office Canary Wharf and Stratford. Liz progressed from working at the cahiers desk to a mortgage & protection Advisor. After meeting her Husband they decided to start a new chapter together outside of London and moved to a village just outside of Colchester. Elizabeth has a passion for people and enjoys helping others to achieve their goals. With a wealth of experience Liz enjoys providing her clients the advice they need and taking away their stresses.
Outside of the office, Elizabeth spends her days enjoying family life. She has 2 daughters and a puppy and loves to get them all out and about enjoying the fresh air and open spaces that come with Village life.
Having worked for a large corporate bank for the past 8 years Ross decided to move on to something he feels really passionate about. Having moved and re-mortgaged numerous times within the last five years he really understands what his clients are going through and is able to pass on to his clients both new and existing.
Outside of work you will find Ross spending time with his wife and two young daughters who keep him firmly on his toes. If he is not spending time with the family you will find him watching any football match available or if he’s on a health kick he might even dust off his boots.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. *As with all insurance policies, conditions and exclusions will apply. There will be a fee payable on application for mortgage advice. This will typically be £399 and up to £649 for complex cases. Equity release cases fees are £995 the fee will be payable when you submit a full mortgage application arranged by us. With the exception of Equity Release which is payable on Completion. Mortgage Calculator based on a maximum of 5 times income
Fosters Financial LTD is an Appointed Representative of JLM Mortgage Services Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registration numbers 743945 and 300629. Further details may be found by visiting www.fca.org.uk. Registered Office: 17 De Grey Square, Colchester, CO4 5YQ Registered Company Number: 09290950 Registered in England & Wales
