Name: Angus McCrum
ACFA Role: Chairman
Company: Trinity Norfolk Ltd
Contact details: angus.mccrum@t-n.uk.com
07794 563858

About: “Money Breathes!” 

Like many others in life, I grew up not understanding money. Through several years working in IT and with financial systems, I became more interested in how money works.

I trained as a Stockbroker and Financial Adviser with Edward Jones in 2008. The more I understood money, the more I saw that it can have a life of its own if not carefully managed.

8 years later, I moved to providing lifestyle financial planning to UK residents, entrepreneurs and business owners, as well as US citizens resident in the UK.

Other: A creative family man and cyclist. I love playing something on the piano, or hearing my children do the same - far more proficiently than I. Cycling wherever the miles take me, my favourite is spending time with my wife where we love spending time in God’s creation!

Name: Elizabeth Mackenzie
ACFA Role: General support
Company: Grange Financial Planning Ltd.
Contact details: liz@grange-ifa.co.uk
01962 676104

About: Having spent 6 years with TSB Bank as a management trainee, I then became an IFA and have never looked back!

Now, over 30 years later, I still advise many clients and their families that I first met in the 1990s. I consider my role to be a huge privilege.

Other: I have two daughters, one of whom, I am delighted to say, has also joined the financial advice profession. These days, I enjoy plenty of walking & running with friends & my energetic dog.

Name: Charles Matthews
ACFA Role: Treasurer
Company: Wren Sterling
Contact details: charles.matthews@wrensterling.com
07947 332839

About: I am a Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of both the Chartered Insurance Institute and the Pensions Management Institute with over 35 years experience in Financial services.

I joined ACFA many years ago when I saw an article in FT Adviser written by the then chairman. I went to my first conference with some trepidation but quickly found a set of likeminded people facing the same day to day challenges I faced. I was excited to find others who were seeking to apply God’s word and wisdom to both their own finances and the advice they were giving clients. I passionately believe that God wants to be Lord of all of our lives and our finances must be part of that picture.

Other: After helping with a church plant in Reading for a number of years my wife and I and 4 boys finally made the move to Guildford about 20 years ago. I now attend Millmead Baptist Church and run a Wednesday night youth club. I love being outside, and enjoy varied activities from gardening, to running and even on occasions paragliding.

Name: Norman MacLennan
ACFA Role: General Support
Company: McLeod Ross Financial Planning LLP
Contact details: norman@mcleodross.com
M: 07980 807197

About: I became a financial advisor in 1993 with Royal Life, which later became Royal Sun Alliance, and also worked with Legal & General before becoming an IFA. I’m currently a Partner with McLeod Ross, a firm of Glasgow based Chartered Financial Planners. As well as working around the Glasgow area, I also has many clients nationally, especially in the beautiful Highlands & Islands.

I enjoy working closely with clients in creating, reviewing and maintaining their financial plans through the various stages of their lives. I also now have the pleasure of working with the children and grand-children of some of my original clients.

Other: I’m married with 2 children and live in Glasgow. We’re active members of Glasgow Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland, where I also serve as a deacon, which keeps me busy when away from work. I’m also treasurer and long standing member of the local secondary school parent council.

Name: Helen Chamberlain
ACFA Role: Administrator
Company: NA
Contact details: support@acfauk.com
07736 904235

About: I joined the ACFA team in 2022 as the new administrator.
However, given the part time nature of the position, I’m also active in several other roles as well. I freelance administration services and home help, but regularly work at a day centre for those living with dementia. Again, my role there is in administration.

I have a background in Psychology and working with children, having spent 6 years in the USA directing programmes for The Salvation Army. I have worked in the social care sector for 10+ years at this point and am determined my work positively impact those around me.

Other: I absolutely love reading and believe you can never own too many bookcases. I’m also an enthusiastic and creative crafter and have developed my own unique range of animal hoodies for children known as Hoodimals.

And yes, the rumours are true, I did attend University with our future king. (I was there first!)