The Aisa Team
This section is all about letting you know about us, our backgrounds, who and why we are here for you, what we can do and other information you may not expect!
Regulations
- Aisa Direct is authorised and regulated by the FCA – Reg.189652;
- The company is known as Aisa Professional in the United Kingdom;
- It is known as Aisa International in the United States (USA).
- Aisa International, a U.K. limited corporation called Aisa Direct, is a U.S. registered advisor with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) - CRD# 172777
AisaProfessional are
- Client Relationship Managers who work on behalf of clients, not the company;
- An Investment Committee who work to obtain performance, alongside;
- A Client Service Team; who provide,
- UK, US and offshore support
Our main professional body
We subscribe to the professional qualifications as provided, examined and granted by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
All UK advisers have studied and passed Advanced Investment and pensions examinations. We also have two broker advisors who are qualified to give advice in the United States, regulated by the SEC.
We are a Chartered firm and hold specialist qualifications such as pension transfers AF4, and Securities and discretionary qualifications.
James is seen here receiving his award from Charles Kennedy MP(Honourable Member) in October 2010 at the Money Management ceremony in central London. The previous year Clive picked up the Investment Managment award. |
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Staff Information (UK only)
James Pearcy-Caldwell - CEO is an ex-RAF pilot and qualified ATPL, as well as being an instructor. He is an established author whose articles have appeared in ‘Investors Chronicle’ and ‘What Investment’ and several national newspapers have quoted him. He also appeared in the book “Heroes.com” published by Hodders and Staunton. He enjoys watching his favourite football team, Arsenal.
Clive Tutton - Financial Director trained as a psychologist before changing career and entering the financial services profession in 1989. He has concentrated his efforts, based on his considerable experience in financial services, on advising directors and companies, utilising tax planning and pensions. He enjoys squash and racing in his spare time.
John Reid - Financial Planner joined Aisa in January 2005 and he is a fully qualified senior planner, specialising investments and Long Term Care Planning. John has entered Money Management awards and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Glasgow University, has a wealth of experience and technical knowledge and sits on the Investment Team, as well as being a member of SOLLA.
Geordie Bulmer - Financial Adviser joined us in February 2009 with over 11 years experience in Financial Services, and an impressive background, specialising in Company Pensions, Inheritance Tax Planning and Investment portfolios. He holds a BA (Economics) degree, and he previously worked for the largest Financial adviser firm in Europe. He sits on the Investment Team.
Rob James - Paraplanner and Client Relationship Manager is responsible for our 'Treating Customers Fairly' initiative. He organises reviews, investment discussions and meetings. Rob works with Charlotte, and concentrates on investment portfolios to assist our clients with achieving their goals.
Charlotte-Jayne Mercer - Client Relationship Manager joined the Aisa family in October 2014. Charlotte is looking to drive Aisa client contact forward. Hobbies are socialising and being with her children. She is responsible for maintaining the ethos of the company through direct contact with clients and listening to them.
Claire Worsdell - Client Service Manager is our Compliance Manager and has worked for the company since February 2001. She has a young family, loves gardening, Latin American and ballroom dancing, and she also enjoys cooking, motorbikes, cars and rugby. She hates football especially Arsenal!
Leanne Gordon - Office Manager and PA to James returned to Aisa in January 2011, after an 18 month gap. She started with Aisa over 4 years previously. She has 2 children and loves spending time with them; her hobbies are based around the children and include swimming, reading and propping the bar up!! (not sure how the last one works with the children).
Victoria Roper - supports Leanne with the Cambridge branch. Victoria joined Aisa in October 2014, holding a wealth of industry knowledge. Outside of work Victoria enjoys fitness, running, and uses the office cross-trainer! She regularly travels and has taught herself conversational spanish.
Gemma Crofts - Finance Administrator joined Aisa in April 2012. She is based in our Cambridge office and deals with commissions and the back office finance and administrative system, True Potential. Outside of work Gemma is a very active person who plays hockey and enjoys hiking and camping.
Jackie Kennett - Accounts looks after the accounts for Aisa and also prepares the wages and pays commissions. She work’s remotely from the office. Her usual hours of work are 9-5pm Mondays only.
Professional Qualifications?
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James is a Certified Financial Planner, who sat the exam in 2009. This logo and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER are certification marks owned outside the U.S. by Financial Planning Standards Board Ltd. Institute of Financial Planning is the marks licensing authority for the CFP marks in the United Kingdom, through agreement with FPSB. |
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John is a Chartered Insurer, and James a Chartered Financial Planner. Geordie and Clive are 'DipPFS' qualified, and Clive is taking the US investment qualification "Series 65". |
AisaProfessional is a trading style of AisaDirect Ltd, an Independent Financial Adviser authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 4 Fordbrook Business Centre, PEWSEY, Wiltshire, SN9 5NU Registered in England: 3621676
