Our Team
MWS was formed in April 2001 by Directors, John Watts and Scott Matthews. In that time they have developed a trusted and recommended approach to all financial services. John and Scott have also built a team of highly qualified specialists, with years of experience, who offer the highest standard of financial services.
SCOTT MATTHEWS
Director & Financial Advisor
​Scott founded MWS Financial Advisers Limited with John, in 2001, after working together at Prudential Assurance for 15 years. Scott has an extensive financial background having worked for Barclays Bank, Birmingham Midshires and Brittanic.
Director & Financial Advisor
John founded MWS Financial Advisers Limited 18 years ago in 2001 with fellow director Scott. Before founding MWS John worked in financial services his whole life working for Prudential Assurance for 18 years prior to MWS.
JOHN WATTS
PHIL WESTON
Financial Advisor
Phil has worked in financial services for over 30 years working with Prudential and Zurich. Phil covers all areas of financial planning but has extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of pension, investments and inheritance tax planning.
Financial Advisor
Ollie joined the MWS team in 2019 and covers all areas of financial planning. Ollie specialises in mortgages and insurance, specifically assisting First-Time Buyers. Ollie also heads up our marketing campaigns, website design and social media.
OLIVER WATTS
Mortgage & Insurance Advisor
Craig joined the MWS team in April 2016 as a Mortgage and Insurance Adviser. Craig has been in the financial services industry his whole working life formerly acting as a bank and group manager for 20 years before becoming an independent mortgage consultant.
CRAIG SHERWOOD
Mortgage & Insurance Advisor
Simon joined the MWS team as a Mortgage and Insurance Adviser in October 2018. Simon has been a mortgage adviser all his working life having worked for three major banks before becoming an independent mortgage consultant.
SIMON PEACE
Mortgage & Insurance Advisor
Matt joined the MWS team as a Mortgage and Insurance Adviser in December 2016. Specialising in first time buyers and those with poor credit history, Matt's aim is to maintain a long-term financial relationship with his clients.
MATT McVEIGH
STEVE
KITCHING
Consultant
Steve has worked in the financial services industry for over 40 years and, in 2011, Steve merged his company, Hunter Associates, with MWS. John, Scott & Steve worked together at Prudential and have a long trusted association with each other.