Our People

Our people are very important to us, as is making certain we provide you with the best possible professional financial advice. Below is a short biography for each of our colleagues together with their contact telephone number. For further contact details please see our "Contact Us" page.

John Barker
John Barker, Managing Director
Tel. 01993 709911
Email. johnwestendfml.co.uk
I have 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry, mainly as a financial adviser, but including 5 years as a senior Compliance Technician with a national firm of advisers.
I spent 10 years as Managing Director of an advisory practice in South Manchester before setting up business in Witney.
We are committed to delivering a robust investment management service to all existing and new clients.

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