Gregg Bartram
DipPFS
Founder & Managing Director
Gregg Bartram
Gregg began his career in financial services in 1988, before starting Alexander Calder Financial in 2001.
Who is your favourite author?
John Grisham
What is your favourite food?
Grilled Prawns
Where is your favourite place to go on holiday?
Bali
What's your favourite film?
Scent of a Woman
What's your favourite cartoon character?
Fred Flintstone
What's your favourite song?
That's Life by Frank Sinatra.
Kelly Bartrop
Financial Controller & GPP Service Provider
Kelly Bartrop
Kelly has worked for Alexander Calder Financial for over 15 years, supporting clients and advisors, while also being the Financial Controller, managing all monies in and out of ACF..
What is your favourite author?
JK Rowling - Who doesn't love Harry Potter.
Where is your favourite place to go on holiday?
Orlando - it' magical!
What's your favourite film?
Scrooged - well any film that involves Christmas.
What's your favourite cartoon character?
Jessica Rabbit
Who would you like to have dinner with?
Michael Bublé - just don't tell my husband!
Laurel Cottingham
DipPFS
Head of
Operations
Laurel Cottingham
Laurel holds equal qualification to our advisers but uses this knowledge in a non-client facing role ensuring that all research is efficient, accurate and appropriate to our client needs.
What TV Show would you like to be on and why?
Sex and the City because of the location and the clothes.
Where is your favourite place to go on holiday?
Las Vegas
What's your favourite film?
Dirty Dancing
What's your favourite cartoon character?
Minnie Mouse
What's one person you'd like to have dinner with?
Beyonce
Martin Hibbert
DipPFS
Senior Financial
Planner
Martin Hibbert
Martin enjoyed a successful career in both estate agents and latterly in a major High Street bank. Choosing to focus on his clients rather than taking a corporate approach, Martin works across most areas of advice always putting the client to the forefront of his working day.
What is your favourite food?
Tapas
What is your favourite thing to do/hobby?
Sport
Can you reveal a surprising fact about you?
I once played football and cricket against an England Test Cricketer - Darren Gough.
What's your favourite cartoon character?
Road Runner
What TV Show would you like to appear in and why?
Race across the world - a great adventure, planning and travel.
Lucy Biltcliffe
DipPFS
Senior
Financial Planner
Lucy Mortimore
Lucy joined us in 2017 from a successful career with a leading online pension company, where she managed the process for clients seeking advice about their pension options before, at, and after retirement.
What is your favourite thing to do/hobby?
Spend time with family.
Who is one person you'd like to have dinner with?
Brad Pitt
What's your favourite film?
Pretty Woman
What's your favourite cartoon character?
Scooby Doo
What's your favourite song?
All of you - John Legend.
Paul Rodgers
BA (Hons) Dip PFS
Senior Financial
Planner
Paul Rodgers
Paul has worked in Financial Services since 1996, spending time at some of the UK’s largest financial institutions. Paul’s working days at ACF are taken up with advising both corporate and private clients on how to create, install and maintain effective financial planning solutions.
What is your favourite book?
Jame Ellroy: American Tabloid
What TV Show would you like to appear in and why?
Being spotted celebrating in the crowd at the Champions League final - because that mean's Rotherham have got there and won!
What's your favourite film?
Goodfellas
What's your favourite cartoon character?
Homer Simpson
Who is one person you'd like to have dinner with?
Johnny Marr.
Nigel Ruff
DipFA
Advisor Development Director &
Senior Financial Planner
Nigel Ruff
Nigel joined the business in 2002 having worked with Gregg in the same Canadian life company (in fact, so had Jon Leckenby and Martin Roe). Nigel has held a number of roles in recent years at an non-executive level within the NHS. He works across the product range offering a high level of service to both corporate and private clients.
What is your favourite book/author?
Schindler's Arc
What is your favourite food?
Middle Eastern and Mediterranian
What's your favourite hobby or thing to do?
Football, boxing and Golf.
Can you tell us one surprising fact about you?
I am a World Champion. (Waterbombing)
What's your favourite song?
Wonderful life by Black.
Steve Uttley
DipPFS
Senior
Financial Planner
Steve Uttley
Steve started work in the industry over twenty years ago with Royal London before becoming an Financial Adviser a few years later. He has provided a quality service to both his Business and Private Clients over the years in a very friendly manner.
What is your favourite food?
Italian
Where is your favourite place to go on holiday?
New Zealand
What's your favourite hobby or thing to do?
Travel
What's your favourite cartoon character?
Tigger
Can you reveal a surprising fact about you?
I have visited 102 countries in the World. (Max 195)
Oliver Morton
Client Service Provider
Oliver Morton
Oliver joined Alexander Calder Financial in 2023 and provides support to clients.
What is your favourite book or author?
Rich Dad Poor Dad
What is your favourite hobby or thing to do?
Playing a few frames of snooker.
Can you tell us a surprising fact about you?
I can solve a rubix cube in under a minute.
Who is one person you'd like to have dinner with?
Warren Buffet
What's your favourite era of music?
80's music.
Jane Jenkins
Client Service Provider
Jane Jenkins
Jane joined Alexander Calder in April 2021 as part of the administration team. Jane has working within the financial services sector for over 20 years in various roles.
What is your favourite food?
Roast Dinner - beef and Yorkshire Puddings.
What TV Show would you like to appear in?
Strictly Come Dancing
Can you reveal a surprising fact about you?
I can play a musical instrument
Who is one person you'd like to have dinner with?
Gary Barlow.
What's your favourite song?
You to me are everything.
Sienna Pressley
Client Service Provider
Sienna Pressley
Sienna started her journey with Alexander Calder Financial in 2023, and also supports clients.
What TV Show would you like to appear in?
Keeping up with the Kardashians
Where is your favourite place to go on holiday?
Thailand
What's your favourite film?
The Beach
What's your favourite hobby or thing to do?
Travelling
What's your favourite song?
We found Love - Rihanna.
Jon Leckenby
DipFA & Cert PFS
Former Senior Financial Planner (Retired)
Jon Leckenby
Holding the dubious title of ‘longest server’, Jon has a wealth of experience gained over 30+ years of advising his clients. Having been a trainer of corporate products within a large Canadian company Jon offers this knowledge to corporate clients alongside a high level of service to private ones. Married to Alison, they enjoy a variety of travel experiences often to be found in France, on a boat, or in a caravan. Jon has a passion for rallying and often marshals at events throughout the country.
In August 2018, after over 40 years of advising clients, Jon has decided to take a more consultative role and no longer provides advice but remains a valuable member of the team offering a wealth of knowledge to the business.
Richard Alsop
DipFA
Former Senior
Financial Planner
(Retired)
Richard Alsop
Richard joined Alexander Calder Financial following a very successful time with a High Street bank. Married with two children he is never far from providing a taxi service and enjoys most sports.
Martin Roe
DipIP PFA
Corporate
Client Manager
(Retired)
Martin Roe
Recently retired after 35 years in the industry, Martin now enjoys spending time with his grandchildren but still a part of the ACF family.