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Our story

Our story

Serving the South West for over 25 years

Since Goodmans was founded in Devon in 1995, we’ve helped hundreds of people enjoy financial peace of mind and live the retirement lifestyle they want. We’re proud to provide quality financial planning advice that gets to the point, cuts through the jargon and puts our clients’ needs and interests first.

Who we are

Financial Planners

We’re an experienced team of Financial Planners, Paraplanners and support staff dedicated to supporting our client community.

Chartered Accountant and qualified Pension Transfer Specialists

Our team includes a Chartered Accountant and qualified Pension Transfer Specialists to offer a full range of services in one place.

Plymouth

Based in Plymouth, we also have offices in Exeter and Bristol, enabling us to work throughout Devon, Cornwall and the West Country.

What we believe in 

Our values define who we are and underpin everything we do

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Client experience is everything

It’s our mission to empower our clients to lead the lives they want and deserve while enjoying being part of the Goodmans community.

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Long-term relationships matter

Many of our clients have been with us for years and grown with us; it’s something we’re really proud of and work hard to maintain.

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Optimistic growth mentality

Looking forward to the future with confidence and enthusiasm, we encourage and empower our clients to do the same.

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All rowing in the same direction

Staff and clients alike, we’re here to support each other in leading our best lives and enjoying our beautiful corner of the world.

Meet the team

Andrew Moore

Andrew Moore

Financial Planner and Managing Director


Andrew has worked within financial services for over 15 years, specialising in retirement and investment planning. As well as helping clients live their best lives, Andrew leads the Goodmans team and guides the future direction of the company.

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Finbarr O'Reilly

Financial Planner 

Finbarr is a Director of Goodmans, a Chartered Financial Planner and a Fellow of our professional institute. A financial adviser since 1999, Finbarr is passionate about quality advice that simplifies and provides clarity on complex matters.

Holly Moody

Holly Moody

Financial Planning Director 


At Goodmans since 2015, Holly was welcomed as a Director in January 2023 and now leads the advice team as well as heading up the Plymouth office. As a qualified Financial Planner and Pension Transfer Specialist, she continues to make her mark with client-centred financial planning.

Laura Milroy

Laura Milroy

Compliance Director


Laura joined Goodmans over a decade ago as a law graduate, starting in adviser support, then moving into a Paraplanning role before finding her home in compliance. As Compliance Director, she makes sure our processes and policies meet regulations and that everything we do is in our clients’ best interests.

David Byworth

David Byworth

Finance Director


David joined Goodmans in 2019 with 15 years’ experience in finance and revenue under his belt from both the public and private sectors. Coming on board as Finance Manager, David graduated to Director at the start of 2022. As a Chartered Accountant, he’s also our in-house tax expert. 

Sam Capstick

Sam Capstick

Financial Planner 


Sam joined Goodmans in 2017 and now heads up our Exeter office. Sam pairs skills in finance, pensions and investments with a strong desire to provide excellent service and achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

David Martin

David Martin

Financial Planner 


David is a Chartered Financial Planner and Pension Transfer Specialist with over ten years’ experience in financial services. David specialises in retirement and investment planning that helps clients retire early and live the retirement of their dreams.

Tom Clark

Tom Clark

Financial Planner 


Tom joined Goodmans in September 2021 after a decade in the Royal Marines Commandos, achieving his Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning soon after. After intensive mentoring from our Managing Director, Andrew, Tom earned his stripes as a Financial Planner in early 2023. 

George Gilham

George Gilham

Trainee Financial Planner 


George joined our Exeter team in 2021, kicking off his career in financial services here as a Trainee Paraplanner before rapidly progressing into a full Paraplanner role. Bolstering his technical knowledge through on-the-job learning and study for industry exams, George evolved into a Trainee Financial Planner in February 2023. 

Isabel Pook

Isabel Pook

Trainee Financial Planner 


Isabel joined us in May 2022 with several years’ financial experience and a Master's in Finance under her belt. Starting as a Paraplanner, she soon earned a vital supporting role on our Investment Committee and progressed to Trainee Financial Planner in February 2023. 

Andrew Moore
Finbarr O'Reilly
Holly Moody
Laura Milroy
David Byworth
Sam Capstick
David Martin
Tom Clark
George Gilham
Isabel Pook
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Quality, trusted advice

As Chartered Financial Planners, you can rest assured that we represent the gold standard of financial advice, as set by industry experts, the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). This confirms our commitment to developing staff, maintaining ethical standards and providing the highest quality advice, service and ongoing support.

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