Awards and Recognition

SJP Award - Driving Success (2023) – Holly Burnham

Having received multiple nominations, Holly was awarded the ‘Driving Success’ award for 2023. This accolade is testament to Holly’s tireless efforts in wanting to learn, understand and apply knowledge for the benefit of our clients.

Holly is an extremely focussed and diligent member of our team with a thirst for learning and improving her personal knowledge, but importantly applies this every day to allow our clients to enjoy a positive experience and great outcomes.

Holly says: “I feel an overwhelming sense of happiness and pride at my accomplishments, dedication and hard work. I am grateful for the nomination and support”.

 

SJP Award - Practice Support Staff of the Year (2023) – Kate Van Kampen

As our longest-serving team member within Practice support staff, Kate has a broad and deep understanding of Barnes Wealth Management. She puts our clients’ needs at the centre of all of her work and this award recognises both the seen and unseen work that Kate does every day.

Kate understands what a privilege and responsibility it is to work with our clients and always ensures the team are happy and supported & that our clients get the best experience possible.

Kate says: “It was an amazing, yet completely unexpected and humbling feeling to receive the title of 'PSS of the Year 2023” for our Newbury location. I love my job, but feel this award is equally shared with the amazing office team I work with.”

Chartered Financial Planner (2023) - Alex Cox

Alex Cox became a Chartered Financial Planner in 2023, marking a key achievement in his financial planning career. The title is one of the highest in the profession and reflects Alex’s expertise, integrity, and commitment to his clients.

Alex says “I’m proud to have reached Chartered status. It has taken a lot of hard work, and it means a lot to be recognised at this level."

Newcomer of the Year (Professional Adviser Awards 2023)

Tom is over the moon to be awarded “Newcomer of the Year” at the 2023 Professional Adviser Awards.

Tom’s hard work and focus on building strong relationships with his clients and professional colleagues have allowed him to rise quickly to achieve this prestigious award ahead of very strong competition.

At Barnes Wealth Management, we are very proud of all our Advisers. Tom has led the way in 2022 in providing top quality financial planning to his clients, whilst building lasting trusting relationships with clients and professionals alike.

Tom says “I feel extremely proud and humbled to have been recognised by winning this National award. Helping our clients choose their financial futures by managing their wealth is an privilege and a great responsibility. Together with my fantastic team I take great pleasure in improving the lives of those I work with every day. This award reflects that collective effort.”

Vouched For Top Rated Adviser 2022 & 2023

Tom has been recognised by VouchedFor as a Top Rated Adviser for 2022 and 2023. Tom was delighted to be given this recognition which is a result of his clients’ own review and testimonials.

Tom says “feedback from my clients is the most important feedback I receive. Making financial planning clear, understandable and relevant to my clients underpins all that I do. Being positively recognised by my clients is something I am very grateful for. Feedback like this shows me we are on the right track, and also helps us improve and evolve.”

Achiever of the Year 2022 (Chartered Insurance Institute of Reading)

Daniel is honoured to have been awarded “Achiever of the Year 2022” by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) of Reading.

The award was given to recognise Daniel’s achievements as a young adviser in Barnes Wealth Management, his service to his clients, and his commitment to supporting his peers. Daniel has also helped to both raise funds for, and direct funds to local charities with the support of the St. James's Place Charitable Foundation.

Daniel says “This award was a very pleasant surprise and considering the calibre of my peers in the area, I was truly honoured by the recognition. None of the work I have done in the last few years has been done alone, and the team surrounding me at Barnes Wealth Management have been the reason for our continued success and the continued success of our clients.”

Adviser of the Year Award 2022 (SJP Newbury Location)

Daniel has been awarded “Adviser of the Year” in St. James's Place’s Newbury Location two years running, in 2021 and now 2022!

Daniel says “I am thrilled to have been recognised with this award – it is a real honour considering the high quality of my peers in the area. It is of course down to the hard work, professionalism, and care of our entire team at Barnes Wealth Management that this award was achieved. Well done Team Barnes Wealth!”

Adaptability Award 2021 (SJP Newbury Location)

Barnes Wealth Management have been awarded the St. James's Place Newbury Location Adaptability Award 2021.

Director, Nick Barnes says "I am incredibly proud of the hard work and diligence of our team throughout the periods of lockdown and working from home in 2020 and beyond. We have continued throughout this troubled period to put our clients first and to provide reassurance and positive client outcomes. Thank you to our wonderful team”.

Adviser of the Year 2021 (SJP Newbury Location)

Daniel is delighted to be awarded “Adviser of the Year” in St. James's Place’s Newbury Location for 2021.

Daniel says “This award has been the result of the unrelenting efforts of our brilliant team, throughout a difficult period in the UK, with Covid-19, lockdowns, and market volatility, this was a time for our team to step up and provide a reassuring and encouraging voice to all our clients – our success this year is down to the efforts of the whole team”.