As a Chartered Financial Planner Stephen has demonstrated his knowledge and skill when assisting Injured parties and their legal teams to get the appropriate level and structure of award. Stephen cut his teeth as a Financial Adviser whilst working for Towry Ltd (who became Tilney and now Evelyn Partners), initially as an Adviser to high-net-worth individuals before moving into a specialist role dealing only with claimants of substantial Serious Injury Awards. In 2014 he moved to Frenkel Topping.  Over the next 8 years Stephen built his career at Frenkel Topping becoming a Senior Consultant and then their Head of Expert Witness.  Stephen then moved to Paladin Group because he recognised the importance of putting the client at the centre of all business decisions. Paladin Advice is a firm that really care and will put the client’s needs above their own.   Stephen is an owner of Paladin and takes real pride in the fact that he is building a business that does the right thing and is truly independent. As a Financial Adviser Stephen is responsible for looking after the assets of vulnerable individuals. He provides Financial Planning and investment advice to individual clients, trustees and deputies.  Stephen has first-hand knowledge of what it is like for the families of people injured by Clinical Negligence. Stephen’s younger brother Peter was born with Cerebral Palsy as a result of a mismanaged birth. “Growing up with a disabled brother was at times very challenging but also very rewarding. I feel I have a real empathy and understanding of the pressures and frustrations that families go through. Peter is now in his 30’s and still we are fighting with the system to ensure that he gets suitable housing and other services. It seems to be a never-ending battle but one that you have little choice but to keep fighting”. This personal experience is what drove Stephen to move into his current role. “I know that the challenge of living with a disability never goes away, however I also know that if we can get the financial side of things in order then this frees up the family and support network to focus on making life better for the claimant, that is my motivation”.