Like you, our people are our greatest asset. They are expert in their respective fields and have one common aim… to provide you with the most effective staff benefits scheme.
The combined skills and experience of our senior management forms the basis of a formidable benefits team for our clients’ benefit.
Here’s some information about them:
Jeremy is one of the UK’s most accomplished IFAs. Having joined Elliott Bayley in 1987, Jeremy was appointed a director in 1992. On the sale of the business in 2003 to AEGON Insurance, he worked with Origen – AEGON’s IFA brand – until late 2007 when he formed Group Rapport with Matthew Russell. Jeremy advises both individual and corporate clients (many from the music and film industries) and holds the Diploma qualification.
Matthew began his career in financial services with a small firm in west London before moving to Elliott Bayley where he met Jeremy. At Elliott Bayley, Matthew established a successful paraplanning department, quickly progressing to become a qualified financial adviser. He and Jeremy left the firm in 2007 to form Group Rapport. Matthew advises both individual and corporate clients and holds the Diploma qualification.
Rachel qualified in 2008 having graduated from Sheffield University and joined Group Rapport in 2014. Treating each client as an individual and taking time to understand a client’s goals is her main strength, perfectly matching the Group Rapport philosophy. Rachel was recognised by the Guildford chapter of the Chartered Institute of Insurance and awarded their Young Achiever of the Year for 2015
Jo has been in the financial services industry since 1986 and is an experienced and highly valued member of the team. Her depth of technical knowledge in particular, and financial planning in general, ensures that Rapport clients enjoy the highest level of service and support.
Shainita started her career at Friends Life before joining Elliott Bayley in 1997 where she met Jeremy and Matthew. Shainita is an experienced and highly valued member of the team and her depth of technical knowledge and administration ensures that our Corporate clients enjoy the highest level of service and support.
Hayley began her successful career in financial services in 1998 with a small firm in Surrey. Having qualified in 2006 Hayley has recently joined the Group Rapport Team as a Senior Corporate Adviser. Experienced in personal and corporate financial planning Hayley’s expertise is in Employee benefits packages for corporate clients.
Away from the office and in her spare time she is an avid football fan.
