About us

Philip Hanley set up Philip James Financial Services in 2000 (James is Philip’s middle name), and we have been directly authorised with our regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, since 2011.

This means we’re completely independent and not part of a network or tied to any other big company. Which is why we changed our name to Philip James Independent Financial Advice so you can be sure we do what we say on the tin.

We offer straightforward, personal investment, pensions and protection advice. We have over 500 clients for whom we look after some £150m.

Meet our team

Meet our team of experienced advisers, dedicated to guiding you toward achieving your financial goals with expertise and care.

Philip Hanley BA (HONS) EXON, AFPC, DIP PFS

Director and Independent Financial Adviser

Anne Hester Dip PFS

Independent Financial and Mortgage Adviser

Kendra Selzer DipPFS MSCI 

Independent Financial Adviser

Donna Hiscock

Administration Services

Jim Cross

Compliance Consultant

Iva Blake

Client Review Administrator