Who We Are

Directors

		Neil Hewitt Neil is a director of Scrutton Bland Ltd. He has more than 19 years experience as an independent financial adviser. He began his career originally with the Halifax Building Society, then with a local IFA practice before his move to Scrutton Bland. Neil qualified as a Member of the Personal Finance Society in 1995 and became an Associate of the Institute of Financial Planning in 1998. In 1999 he attained the internationally recognised status of Certified Financial Planner and specialises in providing advice on lump sum investments for individuals and trustees and specialist pensions advice. T: 01473 259201 F: 01473 231643 E: mailto:neil.hewitt@scruttonbland.co.uk
		Simon McKay Simon joined Scrutton Bland Ltd in 1995, after a 5 year period in Industry. He has 23 years overall experience in Commercial and Corporate Insurance Broking Services. He has a sound understanding of the Insurance market and expertise to advise on the likely risks associated with any particular firm or business. Advice can be given on different activity risks, which generate different issues. He is responsible for all matters relating to the managing on a daily basis including renewal negotiations for our corporate and commercial clients. T: 01206 838400 F: 01206 838401 E: mailto:simon.mckay@scruttonbland.co.uk
		Stuart Mills Stuart became a Director of Scrutton Bland Ltd in January 2005, based at our Colchester office. He has been an insurance broker for 18 years, joining Scrutton Bland Ltd in December 2001. He advises and arranges all necessary insurances for a very diverse portfolio of corporate clients mostly between £1M & £10M turnover. T: 01206 838400  F: 01206 838401 E: mailto:stuart.mills@scruttonbland.co.uk
		Gary Riches Gary is a Director and Independent Financial Adviser within Scrutton Bland Ltd and has been with the firm for over ten years. Gary has over 18 years of experience as an Independent Financial Adviser and is highly qualified within the financial services industry. He has achieved by examination the qualification of Associate of the Personal Financial Society, he is an Associate of the Institute of Financial Planning by qualification and has attained the internationally recognised status of Certified Financial Planner. Gary was one of the first few advisers to be awarded the qualification of a Chartered Financial Planner at a graduation ceremony in 2005. Gary provides holistic financial advice and specialises in advising on lump sum investments for personal investors and Trustees of Trusts, Inheritance Tax planning and pensions advice, including advice at retirement. A particular area of specialisation is advising on financial aspects in Divorce, including pensions and investment. Gary is one of a small number of Advisers within the industry who is a regulated pension transfer specialist and is therefore able to advise on an unlimited product range. Gary’s objective to provide initial and ongoing advice to clients and is happy to arrange an initial no obligation meeting with potential clients. T: 01206 838400 F: 01206 838401  E: mailto:gary.riches@scruttonbland.co.uk