Sean Scahill
Director
I founded ABG Financial Services Ltd (as it was then called) in 1987 with the partners of the accountancy practice Arram Berlyn Gardner (ABG). Since then I have seen the company grow from one person (me) to its current complement of twenty-five staff.
We have always worked very closely with ABG and the flow of work in both directions has been prolific - hence the success of the company.
I am a Chartered Financial Planner and still actively involved in the sales process as well as being responsible for the running of the company.
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Peter Kelsey
Director
I am a Chartered Financial Planner and director of Optimal Wealth Management providing holistic financial advice to a range of clients many of whom are professional footballers.
I have been an Independent Financial Adviser since leaving University in 1985 spending seven years at an accountancy practice before joining Optimal Wealth Management.
Having previously represented England at schoolboy level as a skier and then raced karts internationally against many of today's Formula 1 drivers, I now accept that I am a has-been and have taken up golf.
I am married to Margot and have two daughters, Maddie and Layla.
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Lee Warman
Director
I joined Sean in November 1994 becoming a director in 2001.
My role has become very specialised over the past few years from providing independent financial advice to a broad spread of high net worth clients to working almost exclusively with professional football players.
Although a West Ham supporter historically, it's fair to say that I now support a whole host of clubs due to the number of players I advise!! Outside work I enjoy using the gym, which enables me to enjoy socialising, and love skiing when I can get the time.
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Howard Rentell
Compliance Director
I am responsible for the good practice of the Company, ensuring that we meet our regulator's requirements and provide a high level of service to our clients. I also look after the operations side of the business.
I joined Optimal in January 2006 having spent the previous 17 years in various roles within financial services encompassing compliance, technical and advisory work.
With my sporting ambitions well and truly behind me, in my spare time you'll find me either at the gym, on my mountain bike or more than likely spending time with my wife Emma and daughter Charlotte.
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Gordon Crothers
Financial Adviser
I have been working in the financial services industry for more than ten years, with seven years spent as a financial adviser. My specialist area is Pension Planning as it is an area I have worked in for most of my time within the financial planning industry. I currently work on all areas of financial planning for both Corporate and Personal clients.
I am a father of two, Thomas born in 2003 and Georgia 2006. I have been married to Ruth since 2000 and we met at University in Bristol, where I graduated with a BA (Hons) in Finance.
With two children free time is rare, but when I have some I will normally be playing golf or visiting the gym. Prior to becoming a father I would be playing rugby most weekends, but time and injuries no longer permit this hobby.
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Paul Forde
Financial Adviser
I have been at Optimal Wealth Management since May 1998 and consider myself a real all-rounder, advising both individual and corporate clients on mortgages, pensions and insurance. When I originally joined the Company, I worked as an administrator to the directors before passing my industry exams and qualifying as a Financial Adviser in my own right.
After graduating from Middlesex University with a degree in Communications and Media Studies, I worked for National Mutual (now GE Life) for two years prior to joining the firm.
Outside of work, my main interests are writing, music, travel, following the mighty Liverpool and desperately hoping the West Indies cricket team can start winning a few games again.
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Russell Brooks
Financial Adviser
I have been at Optimal Wealth Management for five years and have worked within the financial services industry since graduating from University in Leeds in 1998.
I have greatly enjoyed my time within the firm since joining and have gone on to pass my financial planning exams to qualify as a Financial Adviser. My current focus involves developing and maintaining my current client portfolio.
My private time is taken up by keeping an ever deluded eye on Leicester City Football Club whilst playing regular weekend football, long distance running, snowboarding and private flying.
