Our advisers

You can contact one of our advisers directly using the details below - simply click on the adviser in question. For the firm's main contact details, please click here.

	Kevin Bland Kevin has specialised in investment management and advice since 1983 and Kevin is one of the few advisers in the local area with the coveted Investment Management Certificate - one of the most highly respected qualifications which an investment specialist can achieve.
	John Knott ACIB John has been actively involved in investment advice for several years after joining Atkins Bland Ltd from a position amongst the senior management of the Portman Building Society. John's qualifications include associate membership of the Institute of Financial Services, Higher National Certificate in Business Studies and the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate in Taxation and Trusts.
	Simon Cox ACII MSFA Simon joined Atkins Bland in 1999 in order to head up our pension planning division and although his main area of expertise is in the technical aspects of pensions planning he has developed over his six years as an Independent Financial Adviser an active interest in the investment markets.
	Andrew Killingback PMA MLIA (dip) Andrew has been at Atkins Bland Ltd for almost seven years and has a total of over 14 years in the industry. As a fully qualified mortgage specialist he is able to provide a truly independent mortgage advice and recommendation service from the market place covering mortgage suitability repayment vehicles and protection.
	Darren Coughlan MLIA (dip) Darren joined Atkins Bland Ltd in 2001 after three years as a senior investment adviser with the Portman Building Society. Having worked in the Financial Services sector since 1989 Darren has substantial experience and knowledge as is evidenced by him winning an award in the Financial Times Advisor of the Year competition in 2000. Darren works from our Westbourne office.
	Jim O'Brien FPC Jim has been in the financial services industry since 1983, and joined Atkins Bland in 1990 setting up the Bristol Branch which has grown and developed since then. Jim has vast experience in the investment and pensions markets and welcomes new clients.
	Jim Salmon BSc ( Hons) AFPC Jim has been in the financial services industry since leaving university in 1984. He has worked at Atkins Bland Ltd since 1993, specialising in pensions and investments. Jim has a particular interest in providing advice to people who are about to retire and need to make the most of their pension fund and savings to provide financial security during retirement. He has the G60 pensions qualification, enabling him to provide the full range of advice on pension issues to companies and individuals. Jim works from our Westbourne office.