Belmayne appoints trainee adviser

Dronfield-based financial planning firm Belmayne has appointed Matt Spivey as a trainee financial planner following a career change from the telecommunications sector.

Matt joins the independent practice after more than 25 years in sales roles, including positions with Vodafone, before deciding to retrain following redundancy in 2025.

He has since completed a Diploma in investment advice through the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment and is now working towards Chartered Financial Planner status under the guidance of Belmayne partner Ben Smalley.

Belmayne financial planner Alex Napier said: “I am very conscious of how important it is for financial planners to find a firm that genuinely aligns with their view of the profession and with Belmayne’s growth ambitions in mind, I reached out to Matt for an initial chat.

“I was impressed with his work and as luck would have it, he was local too.

“Matt has a healthy appetite to do well and an approach that genuinely complements his previous experience. 

“I am delighted he has chosen to join Belmayne and excited about what he brings to the team. 

“I’d like to express my gratitude to the TRAP team for the role they play in connecting people across our profession. 

“Stories like Matt’s are a great example of the positive impact this kind of community can have.” 

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