Our People

Our people are very important to us, as is making certain we provide you with the best possible professional financial advice. Below is a short biography for each of our colleagues together with their contact details.

	Chris Brown Director & Chartered Finanical Planner chrisbrown@begleybrown.co.uk Chris joined the finanical services industry in 1993 having graduated from Glasgow University with Honours in Modern History and Management Studies. He holds the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate and has achieved Chartered Financial Planner status. This is the highest diploma award avaliable in the financial services industry. His business experience includes four years as a consultant with Scottish Provident, eight years as the head of French Duncan's Financial Services Department and three years as a senior consultant with the Stewart Asset Management Group. With experience in all major aspects of the life and pensions industry, Chris is able to offer sound advice and guidance.

	Steve Begley Director stevebegley@begleybrown.co.uk Following on from a career as a Professional Rugby Player Steve graduated from the University of Paisley and in 2005 joined the financial services industry working with One Solution in Glasgow. The areas in which Steve offers advice include investments, retirement planning, mortgages and financial protection. He has achieved the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and holds the Certificate of Mortgage Practice and Advice (CeMAP) and is currently working towards achieving Chartered status. Steve offers a comprehensive service when it comes to reviewing all of your current and future needs.

	Lorraine Rennie Compliance Officer lorrainerennie@begleybrown.co.uk Lorraine has over 7 years experience working in the financial services industry. She holds an honours degree in financial services from Glasgow Caledonian University and has FPC, MAQ and Advanced Pensions Planning qualifications. Lorraine provides valuable support to Chris Brown which takes into account her strong technical knowledge and previous selling experience. She is also responsible for the company's compliance and was awarded the position of Compliance Director in her previous firm.

	Frances Smith Mortgage Administrator francessmith@begleybrown.co.uk Frances is our mortgage administrator and provides valuable support to Steve Begley & Moira Wilson. She is also responsible for all our administrative functions and our office management. She has several years experience working in the financial services industry.

	Mearns F Brown Business Development Consultant mearnsbrown@begleybrown.co.uk Mearns is responsible for business development. He was Managing Director of an insurance broking business for over 30 years and for most of this time he also operated the third largest Halifax Building Society Agency in Scotland, As a consequence of his background in this market sector he is in a position to identify the requirements of both companies and individuals.

	Moira Wilson Business Development Consultant moirawilson@begleybrown.co.uk Moira is responsible for Business Development. She has a wealth of industry experience, having previously headed up a team at GSPC Financial Services. She holds full FPC, CEMAP and G60 pension planning qualifications.