Local, Personal, Independent Financial Planning

Jonathan established MBS IFP in June 2019 having previously worked for 32 years in financial services, with the last 12 years leading the Financial Advice & Investment Planning for one of Northern Ireland’s largest Financial Advisory businesses. Prior to this, he was the Northern Ireland Manager for Standard Life Insurance Company, having started his career back in 1987 as a Branch Trainee with Clerical Medical.

Jonathan has held senior Board & Investment Committee positions over the last decade, as well as his Financial Services qualifications he also holds the Society of Estate Planning and Practitioners (STEP) qualification and has advised many Trustees on the Investment of Trust funds.  The core of this time has been spent advising SME Business Owners, High net worth individuals on their Personal Financial & Investment Planning Strategy including intergenerational & Retirement Planning.

In this exciting phase of building this new business, Jonathan is delighted to be engaging with like-minded clients, who see the value of Independent Financial Advice, understand that it is important to control costs and have control over their Personal & Corporate Financial Planning affairs. Our route to market has always been in association with clients Professional Advisors and many of Northern Irelands leading Accountancy & Solicitors firms work closely with MBS IFP.

Away from work, family & and a reasonable consumption of watching and attending various sporting endeavours seem to fill up Jonathan’s spare time very quickly.

Alan began his career in 1971 when he joined the Friends Provident Life Office. His career included becoming the N Ireland manager for Friends Provident in 1987 before moving to the advice side of the industry, helping establish Coopers and Lybrand Financial Services.

Alan later joined Ulster Pension Trustees at the time being Northern Ireland’s largest pension consultancy business. In 1995 Alan helped establish Pension and Financial Consultants ltd becoming Managing director and later Chairman before taking early retirement.

Alan was delighted to return to the industry and help Jonathan establish this new business providing independent financial advice to our client base.

Alan’s interests away from work now involve watching rather than participating in sport.

Paul began his careers in Financial Services with Ulster Pension Trustees in 1990 before joining Pension & Financial Consultants Ltd in 1995. In 2018, following the integration of PFC into Davy, Paul took a career break during which he undertook a Masters of Science in Business Management at Ulster University.

Paul joined MBS Independent Financial Planning Ltd in October 2021 and specialises in providing retirement and estate planning solutions to business owners and individuals.

Paul spends his time away from work walking in the Sperrin’s.

Liam began his career in Financial Services with Prudential following graduating Law from Queen’s in 2003, eventually joining one of the largest Wealth Management firms in Northern Ireland at the time, Pension & Financial Consultants, in 2012 as a Paraplanner. Following their sale to Davy in late 2015, he headed up the Paraplanning division until the opportunity arose to re-join his former colleagues Jonathan and Alan as Operations Director with MBS.

Throughout his nearly 17 years in Financial Services, he has become a Chartered Financial Planner of the PFS, that has assisted in becoming a strong technical expert in Pension & Inheritance Tax Planning matters.

Liam spends his time away from work juggling a family of five, with five pets to even the balance.

Ciaran began his career in Financial Services with Prudential after graduation from Queen’s in 2000 He then joined one of the largest Wealth Management firms in Northern Ireland at the time, Pension & Financial Consultants, in 2003 ultimately progressing to a role as an Adviser. Following their sale to Davy in 2016, he became a Wealth Manager until the opportunity arose to re-join some of his former colleagues with MBS in 2026.

Throughout his over 25 years in Financial Services, he has enjoyed becoming a trusted adviser to many clients with a particular interest in at retirement planning.

Outside work Ciaran enjoys spending time with his family and trying to partake in different sports (injuries and age permitting!).

After graduating from Ulster University with a first class honours degree in Business Management, Megan started her career within Financial Services in July 2017. She joined MBS in July 2019 as part of the initial business establishment team.

Within MBS, Megan completes client valuations, attends client meetings and aids in the follow up process. Megan has achieved her Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.

Outside of work, Megan enjoys going on adventures with her husband, Adam, daughter, Maren and French Bulldog, Nelly. She also enjoys watching a variety of sports, including Formula One and golf.

Colin has over 30 years experience in the Financial Services industry having started his career in Standard Life in 1994.

When the Standard Life office closed in Northern Ireland, Colin worked for three other Independent Financial adviser firms for over 20 years.

In 2025 an opportunity arose to re-join a number of former colleagues at MBS as a Paraplanner.

Away from work Colin enjoys spending time with his family, watching football and going for walks with his energetic Cocker Spaniel Bella!

Gillian has been working in the Financial Services Industry for over 40 years.

She spent 25 years of her career with Standard Life obtaining valuable training.  Since then Gillian has worked for small bespoke Financial Advisory firms.

Outside work, Gillian volunteers with the L’Arche community befriending adults with learning disabilities.  she also enjoys walking and gardening.

Trevor has been a Financial Administrator for over 40 years in the Financial Services industry.

His strengths are in processing new business applications from illustration stage to completion and issue of policy documents.

Away from work, Trevor enjoys spending time with family and follows football and still plays in an over 50’s group

Erin graduated from Ulster University with a First Class Honors degree in Journalism with English Literature in 2021. She then began her career in Financial Services at Citi Bank, before deciding to pursue a career in personal finance planning here at MBS.

Erin is keen to build her knowledge of Financial Advice and work towards gaining industry standard qualifications.

Outside of work, Erin enjoys spending time with her sausage dog, Maple Bacon.

Mollie graduated from Ulster University with an Upper Second Class Honours degree in Finance and Investment Management in 2025. Mollie completed a years’ work experience as a finance placement student during the third year of her degree in the Northern Ireland Civil Service.

Mollie joined MBS a few months after graduating and is keen to pursue a career in the financial services industry.

Outside of work, Mollie enjoys spending time with her family, visiting new countries and keeping fit in the gym.

Brian graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a First Class Honours degree in Economics with Finance in 2021, completing his placement with HSBC Wealth Management in which he was chosen from a pool of over 15,000 applicants Europe-wide. After graduating, Brian then moved on to complete his master’s degree, achieving one of the highest marks in the country and receiving his MBA with distinction in 2022.

After university, Brian joined a subsidiary of an Icelandic investment bank where he gathered experience in business valuation and portfolio analysis, working with businesses and entrepreneurs throughout the UK.

He later served as an economist for the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs where he advised on the development of outline business cases and the implementation of AI.

Brian is currently finishing his CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning with an average score of over 90% in his exams.

Outside of work, Brian enjoys going to the gym, walking his 3 dogs and spending time with friends.