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 telephone number. For further contact details please see our "Contact Us" page.

Jim Stokes, Financial Adviser
Tel. 07711 070088
Email. jimfwm.uk.com
Email. jimfwm.uk.com
Jim is the principle of FWM and has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Jim is a highly qualified adviser for Pensions, Investments, Mortgages and Protection. He has built the business on a referral basis and prides himself on working with each client on an individual basis as he believes no two clients circumstances are the same. In his spare time Jim enjoys spending time with friends and family, and taking his dog on different walks around the Ribble Valley. Jim is also a keen cyclist however falls off more frequently than he would care to admit!

Abby Stokes, Financial Adviser
Tel. 07377801097
Email. abbyfwm.uk.com
Email. abbyfwm.uk.com
Abby is a Financial Adviser who has become qualified through the Openwork Ocademy. Abby has been with FWM for 3 years having previously qualified as an Accountant gaining her AAT qualifications.
Abby is now looking to continue her advanced qualification to Chartered status with Openwork over the coming years. Whilst studying she will continue to work within the practice offering quality Financial Advice on both Mortgages, protection and Financial Planning. In her spare time Abby enjoys spending time with family and exploring new Countries and cities.
Abby is now looking to continue her advanced qualification to Chartered status with Openwork over the coming years. Whilst studying she will continue to work within the practice offering quality Financial Advice on both Mortgages, protection and Financial Planning. In her spare time Abby enjoys spending time with family and exploring new Countries and cities.
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