Who we are

Bernize Gregory

Financial Planner

Bernize moved from Cape Town to Eastbourne and joined Simpsons Wealth Management in 2018 as a Paraplanner, and provided support for the Partners of the Firm until the end of 2021. She has been working in the financial services profession for more than 10 years and has a wealth of experience, both in the UK and abroad. She has completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree, with a major in Financial Planning and a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. She is currently working towards her Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning through the Chartered Insurance Institute and aspires to become a Chartered Financial Planner over the next few years. In addition, Bernize is bilingual and speaks Afrikaans.

Bernize enjoys simplifying the complex world of financial planning for our clients, with the heart of our service proposition focusing on personalised and clear financial advice.

Bernize is passionate about the financial advice process and helping clients to achieve their financial aspirations, whether their goals are big or small.

Having grown up in Africa, she is a keen gardener, loves the outdoors and all animals, especially her cat Minnie and her dog Maya.

Lynn Skinner

Technology & Communications Executive

Lynn joined Simpsons in 1997 and has performed various roles as the Company has evolved. As Technology & Communications Executive, Lynn primarily looks after our Technology, Systems and Processes. She enjoys providing support for our Financial Planners, Staff and Clients to ensure the most up to date and accurate information is available to them. Lynn also enjoys problem solving and her investigative skills within the Company have earned her the nickname Miss Marples! When she is not working you will find Lynn out in the Sussex countryside riding her horse.

Julie Hattam

Client Relationship Manager

Julie joined Simpsons in 2001 and during this time has mainly worked with Mark as his Personal Assistant. Julie now works more extensively as a Client Relationship Manager providing support to both Mark and Bernize. Julie loves working within a friendly family atmosphere and working with clients to offer a familiar and friendly contact.
When she is not working, Julie enjoys watching Speedway and has travelled around Europe to enjoy the Speedway Grand Prix’s.

Debbie Smith

Administrator

Debbie joined Simpsons in 2000, initially as a part-time receptionist. Debbie previously worked on the reception desk of a local newspaper dealing with general enquiries and selling advertising space. Debbie has been able to take on many different roles at Simpsons and is currently our Administration Assistant based on reception. Debbie has worked with the majority of her colleagues for the duration of her time with Simpsons and has enjoyed getting to know everyone, as well as our clients, very well over the years.

Debbie is married with two children and they are all Tottenham Hotspur supporters! Debbie also enjoys watching many other sports, especially Tennis, and going to the Theatre.