Darren Parker

Darren spent the early years of his career at Yorkshire Bank as a management trainee, later moving to bank assurance. He then spent ten years as a specialist insurance agent at the Co-opertaive Insurance Society (CIS) before joining forces with Chris and Andy to create Channel One as an independent financial adviser.

Today Darren specialises in pensions advice, with a skill for identifying new retirement products that offer excellent value for money without locking clients into poor secured benefits.

Darren hails from Castleford, but now lives in Carlton (nr Selby) with his wife and two children. Darren lists fishing and shooting as his hobbies, but admits that his enthusiasm exceeds his ability. He’s a keen DIY enthusiast and also confesses an addiction to Wii computer games.

Qualifications:
Financial Planning Certificates (FPC)1, 2 & 3
Mortgage Advice Qualification (MAQ)
Chartered Insurance Institute(CII) Exams:
Certificate in Pension Administration
JO1 – Personal Tax
JO4 – Pension Funding Options
JO5 – Pension Income Options

Andy Womack

Andy started his career in the finance industry in 1994 as an insurance agent for Co-operative Insurance Society and was promoted to Sales Manager in 1998. He left Co-operative to found Channel One and become an independent financial adviser in late 2005.

His particular areas of expertise include pensions & investment advice, with a view to giving quality up to date advice in this changing market place.

Andy lives with his partner Tracey in Dewsbury and has two grown-up daughters. He recently became a granddad, but insists he’s too young for that title! He enjoys holidays away with the family and, whenever he can, touring around Europe & further on his motorbike with his old biking buddies.

Qualifications:
Financial Planning Certificates 1, 2 & 3
Mortgage Advice Qualification (MAQ)
Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) exams:
JO4 – Pension Funding Options
JO5 – Pension Income Options

Chris Taylor

Chris has been providing financial advice for the past 17 years, spending 12 of those working directly for a major financial services provider, and five as an independent financial adviser.

Since his early days as an adviser, Chris has specialised in retirement planning and pensions advice, always keeping up to date with the market to offer clients the best possible pensions arrangements.

Chris lives in York with his wife and three daughters. He has a keen interest in most sports, particularly cricket and Formula One.

Qualifications:
Financial Planning Certificates 1, 2 & 3
Mortgage Advice Qualification (MAQ)
Chartered Insurance Institute(CII)exams :
JO4 – Pension Funding Options
JO5 – Pension Income Options

Martin Davison

Martin started work with CIS in 1990, buying his own insurance franchise and building up his business in the Leeds area. Martin’s long experience in the financial sector has enabled him to build long-term relationships with clients and to use his expertise to successfully track down missing pension funds.

Originally from Garforth, Martin now lives in Whitwood, Castleford with his wife of 16 years, Angela. He’s a keen runner, competing in half marathons and 10km races, and enjoys most sports, particularly football and rugby league.

Qualifications:
Financial Planning Certificate (FPC) 1

Dave Brown

Dave spent 18 years with the Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) as a financial adviser, followed by four years as an independent financial adviser and professional introducer. Dave is proud of the strong, long-standing client relationships he has built up over the years, helping people to solve their financial problems.

Dave lives in Leeds and has two grown-up daughters. He enjoys watching football and rugby league matches, as well as getting away to the peace and quiet of National Trust properties around the country.

Qualifications:
Financial Planning Certificate (FPC) 1, 2 & 3