With over 30 years in the industry, Nick Barnes, our Chairman, built Barnes Wealth Management from scratch and the Practice was up and running in 2011.

In 2015 Nick’s son Daniel changed career from a senior leadership position in teaching to join the family business and support individuals, families, and business owners with their financial planning. Daniel completed the SJP Financial Adviser Academy in 2017 and worked alongside Nick to build the Practice, aiming to be the most trusted source of financial advice in the area.

In 2019 we were joined by Alex Cox who completed the SJP Financial Adviser Academy from a background in investments and international business. In 2020 Nick’s eldest son, Tom Barnes, joined to become a Financial Adviser after a successful career in the NHS as a Physiotherapist. Finally, in 2022, we welcomed Adam Higgins into the Practice and Adam became a qualified financial planner, completing the team of five advisers.

Since then, both Daniel and Alex have worked on further study, and joined Nick as Chartered Financial Planners.

Over the years, Barnes Wealth Management has grown through the hard work, professionalism, warmth, and care of our wonderful team. The advisers have been supported expertly from day one by Kate Van Kampen, our Client Services Manager.

We were later joined by Lorraine Biggs, our Paraplanning Manager, working alongside Holly Burnham, our diploma qualified Paraplanner, both of whom contribute to the continued growth in quality and efficiency across the business to provide exceptional outcomes for our clients.

The Client Services team includes Nicole Thomas who has quickly become someone on whom our clients rely for clear communication, efficient organisation, and a warm welcome to our office.

Then in 2025, we welcomed Claire Johnson to our team as an Operations Manager to further support our Directors and team in the day to day running of the Practice.  Chloe Thomson completed the team in 2025, joining as our Business Administrator supporting the advisers in delivering an exceptional client experience.

Nick Barnes retired as Managing Partner in December 2025 however, continues to support the business as Chairman and an active member of the Board.

Since 2011, Barnes Wealth Management has continued to grow and now sits at a team of ten consisting of four Advisers, supported by six exceptional office support-staff, working together to help Barnes Wealth Management win multiple awards, and more importantly, provide excellent client outcomes and service.

At Barnes Wealth Management, our team are committed to your goals, your plans, and your future.

Providing exceptional advice, every day.