About us
Based in Surrey, Homecroft Cavendish has been offering its clients independent financial advice on all aspects of individual and corporate financial planning for more than 30 years.
Working to the highest ethical standards, our established team of professional advisors provides bespoke jargon-free advice and strategic planning.
By seamlessly combining the latest technologies with a refreshingly straightforward, friendly approach to our clients, we have established an enviable reputation that is reflected in their longstanding loyalty.
Who are we?
The people that work within Homecroft Cavendish are integral to the success of the services that we provide. Some members of the team at HC are:
Stephen Piper - Chief Executive Officer
At a time of unprecedented industry and regulatory change, Stephen is harnessing 35 years experience of the sector to build a professional practice that is well equipped to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. His vision has been to develop a company providing competent independent and objective financial advice for clients which reflects and embraces the new framework coming into effect by the end of 2012.
Stephen began his career with Sun Alliance and London before entering a successful 27 year partnership with Bob Newark at Cavendish Insurance, providing strategic planning advice to private clients. Many of his early clients remain invested through the company today - reflecting his consistent approach to service levels and commitment to communication, together with a determination to keep abreast of legislation, business practices and industry developments.
Steve enjoys spending time with his family and has a keen interest in sport, with a strong interest and knowledge of horse racing.
Ben Law - Director
Now with nearly 15 years industry experience, Ben joined the company in 2006 and since then has been instrumental in preparing the business for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. His career started in the mid 1990s when he worked evenings for Barclays advising on home insurance whilst completing his studies. Since then he worked for a large city based Employee Benefit Consultancy in London as a pensions administrator and a surrey based wealth management company as an independent financial adviser. He joined Homecroft Cavendish in 2006 and quickly became a Director. Ben specialises in over all personal financial planning to private clients and has developed strong long term relationships with them. Due to his extensive experience with Employee Benefits, Ben also continues to consult with corporate clients in this area. Once a keen footballer, he now prefers to watch and limits his balls skills to the garden with his nephews. Ben also enjoys to cook, walk his dog and spend time with his family.
Michael Kennedy - Director
Prior to working in financial services, Mike spent 10 years working in residential estate agency running branches across Surrey. Mike joined Homecroft Cavendish in 2007 initially managing a number of the corporate client accounts. He began assisting individual clients in 2008 in all aspects of personal financial planning where he has developed a number of strong long term relationships. Mike was appointed a Director in 2010. In his spare time Mike enjoys watching most sports and spending time with his family.
Simon Mercer - Finance Specialist
Simon has been working as a finance specialist for over 12 years. Starting with an administration role for a surrey based firm of independent financial advisers he soon became the head of the mortgage department. Simon Joined Homecroft Cavendish in September 2007 to set up a new mortgage division, mainly focusing on personal mortgage and commercial finance arrangements. This is now a key part of the overall Homecroft Cavendish client proposition. Simon was an avid rugby playing to a high standard however time has caught up with him and now has to be content with watching his passion on the television.
Barry Waring - Corporate Benefit Consultant
Barry joined Homecroft Cavendish in January 2011 in order to progress the Corporate Benefit side of the business. Previously heading up the sales and marketing team for a group employee benefit provider, Barry has become an expert in his field and has quickly become an asset to our team. Barry also acted as a consultant for one of the UK’s largest insurers where he managed the accounts of some of the UK’s Blue Chip companies. Barry finally took the plunge to move to an independent whole of market intermediary and became a Corporate Benefits Consultant at Homecroft Cavendish. Barry is a true professional and is driven by providing an excellent overall customer experience. Barry loves his sport and to keep fit, regularly visiting the gym and playing football.
John Godding - Personal Financial Planner
A qualified barrister and chartered insurance practitioner, John started his financial services career in the taxation department of a leading city merchant bank specialising in the taxation of foreign nationals residing in the UK. John has been working with Homecroft Cavendish since 2005 in a consultancy capacity. John is a valuable member of the team at Homecroft Cavendish and in addition to personal financial planning strategies, specialises in wealth preservation and long term investment strategies whilst making use of efficient tax planning.