Meet our friendly team of experienced, highly qualified financial advisers

Paul is well-known in Bedford, having lived here since the age of 7. He had a long and occasionally distinguished playing career with the Bedford Blues, Harlequins and Bedford Athletic. In the halcyon days of amateur rugby, Paul supported himself through working in the financial services industry with Cantor Fitzgerald in London. He turned professional for two seasons, but as it was in the twilight of his playing career, Paul already had one eye to the future and opened his first investment and financial advice business in Bedford in 1998. Over the next 11 years Paul built up his office to be one of the parent firm’s most successful practices in the UK.

Always willing to take on a new challenge, Paul established Harpur Wealth Management in 2010 along the same principles of face-to-face service, community involvement and personal relationships. Paul is very active in the local Bedford community through membership of a number of business networking groups.

Darrell built up his own successful investment and property portfolio before embarking on a career in wealth management.

Having worked in financial services since 1997, Darrell has built up a wide range of expertise across a variety of fields and products. His career began working in a multi-national company, before working for a large financial & international London based firm. Bedford born Darrell is proud to be a part of this local based wealth management company, offering bespoke investment advice for a range of clientele since 2010.

Darrel recognises that no two clients are the same, and enjoys the challenge of compiling individual financial solutions. He does this whilst always maintaining attention to detail, and provides customer-focussed service to each of his clients. Darrell is active in the community, both as a wealth management adviser to business and individual clients – and also raises money to support local and national charities.

Darrell believes that everyone has the right to receive individual, tailor-made financial solutions – according to individual needs and requirements. He is fully qualified to offer advice across many aspects of financial planning, including funding for education, retirement, estate planning and financial protection for the family.

Following years of experience building relationships and knowledge around technical subjects and services, Adam found his way to becoming a financial adviser a natural transition. He enjoys seeing his clients arrive at a place of confidence, so they can live their life when and how they want to.

Adam is a patient person, and is happy to join his clients at any stage of their financial journey. He always welcomes the opportunity to speak with younger or older generations who want to climb on board.

His particular interests lie with pensions and investments. When he’s not working his family life is fully laden with chores and tasks of any typical household, trying to make peace with an ever-changing world. Mainly consisting of a wife and three children whom he loves dearly and is very proud of.

Rachel is a Client Service Executive, who is an extremely outgoing and highly motivated member of the team. She has a strong background in financial services.

With her origins in call centre operations, she has extended her skill set, experience and understanding of financial compliance. She also has a decade of overseeing and implementing industry regulations endorsed by the FCA.

Rachel believes that understanding the needs and expectations of all clients is integral to establishing a positive and successful business relationship.

Pietro was born in Bedford before going off to Surrey to study art at university in the late 1990s. This led to him teaching art at secondary level in a variety of schools in the London area. He did this for many years but felt a much needed change was on the horizon. Enter Harpur Wealth Management!

Pietro started working for Harpur Wealth in 2018 as an administrator, and when the opportunity arose for an apprenticeship in financial planning, he grabbed it with both hands! He is currently working his way towards being a fully qualified financial professional.

It has not been without its challenges, but Pietro has really enjoyed the learning process, and he is proud to be part of the great team that enables individuals to plan for their long-term goals.

Sue Giles is the Client Service Executive for Paul Simmonds, dealing with the administration of clients’ accounts and answering any queries they may have. She has worked for Paul both at Harpur Wealth Management, and previously for a leading international investment company.

Sue has worked in the Financial Services Industry for many years, previously working in the sale and purchase of endowment policies and client loans. Originally from Newcastle Upon Tyne, She has lived in the Bedford area for many years and has three sons.