Meet the team
Since 1990, we have helped individuals, families, and businesses achieve their goals through friendly, down-to-earth advice. Come and meet our team.

Ray Tuffield
Founder and Managing Partner
Ray has a wealth of experience in financial services, having been directly involved in the provision of financial advice since 1978.
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Ray

Claire Hobbs
Chartered Financial Planner
Claire has more than 20 years’ experience in financial planning and has worked at Courtney Havers since 2006.
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Claire

Ben Buhagiar
Chartered Financial Planner
Ben joined Courtney Havers in 2015 with the aspiration of developing his career and becoming a financial adviser. Ben is a Chartered Financial Planner and a Fellow of the CII.
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Ben

Matthew Webb
Financial Planner
Matt has worked in financial services since 1988 and joined Courtney Havers in 2007.
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Matthew

Matt Tuffield
Financial Planner
Matt has worked at Courtney Havers for more than 25 years. He provides financial advice to personal and corporate clients.
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Matt

Ian Beardow
Practice Manager
Ian is principally responsible for the day-to-day running of the business and ensuring we adhere to our regulatory framework.
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Ian

Phil Leahy
Paraplanner
Before joining Courtney Havers in 2018, Phil worked for a national IFA as a financial adviser and sales manager.
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phil

Josh Travers
Paraplanner
Josh joined the Courtney Havers team in 2023. He works as a Paraplanner supporting our advisers.
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Josh

Kirsty Dobson
Client Services Manager
Kirsty has worked in financial services since leaving school more than 30 years ago. Kirsty joined Courtney Havers in 2015.
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Kirsty

Matt Leahy
Client Services Administrator
Matt joined Courtney Havers in 2022 and is currently studying for a Diploma in Business Administration.
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Matt