Team Members – Blackdown Financial

Melissa Chambers

melissa.chambers@blackdownfinancial.co.uk — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:46:27 +0000

Melissa is our Operations Manager, supporting key areas including marketing, operational growth, compliance, HR, and Health & Safety. Her role focuses on keeping day‑to‑day operations running smoothly while helping the organisation continue to develop in a sustainability. Melissa takes a people‑focused approach to her work. She believes that because so much of our lives is spent at work…

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Lisa Rossiter

dukadmin — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:16:42 +0000

Lisa is an Accounts Assistant at Blackdown Financial and enjoys being part of a supportive team. Outside of work, she’s kept busy with family life alongside her husband Neil and daughters Libby and Evie. Lisa loves staying active and has completed several ultra marathons, marathons, and many shorter runs over the years. When she’s not running, you’ll usually find her in the gym or out walking…

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Beth Clausen

blackdownfinancialfran — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 08:12:22 +0000

Neil Rossiter

dukadmin — Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:44:35 +0000

Neil, Managing Director of Blackdown Financial, joined the firm in 2001 and is a Chartered & Certified Financial Planner and a Chartered Wealth Manager. Neil provides level headed expertise to help his clients achieve and maintain their desired lifestyles without fear of running out of money or passing away with too much. He specialises in providing advice to those approaching and during…

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Simon Cutler

dukadmin — Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:17:27 +0000

Simon has provided financial advice locally for over 30 years, focusing primarily on Investments, Pensions, Mortgages and Protection needs. Simon has been recognised as a Top Rated Independent Financial Adviser in Taunton, having received a high number of positive client reviews on VouchedFor.co.uk, the independent website which helps people to find a trusted Independent Financial Adviser.

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Emma Hamilton

blackdownfinancialfran — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 12:14:11 +0000

Emma is a whole of market mortgage and protection adviser, having worked in financial services since 1994. With over 27 years of industry experience, she has a wealth of knowledge in mortgages, home insurance and protection, and her priority is always to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients. Emma will ensure that you are guided through the process to achieve the best results suited…

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Charlie Wright

dukadmin — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 16:21:22 +0000

Charlie is an independent financial planner at Blackdown Financial. He instils confidence in our clients and their future, whether that be quelling worries of running out of money during their lifetime or leaving behind more than they intend, he develops comprehensive financial masterplans that help our clients make informed decisions. Charlie specialises in cashflow planning…

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Annette Ball

dukadmin — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 12:19:15 +0000

Annette joined Blackdown Financial in September 2010 and has administrative experience both in the private and public sector for over two decades. She takes great pride in providing excellent customer service and being an efficient and effective link between companies and clients. Outside work she is particularly interested in photography and art.

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David Blair

dukadmin — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:55:01 +0000

David has been with Blackdown Financial since 2007 and has over 28 years’ industry experience. Initially David provided mortgage and protection advice and now supports our Financial Planning team to help deliver a comprehensive client service. A keen sports fan, David follows his football team Brighton & Hove Albion and enjoys walks with his dog Albie.

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Gaby Arey

dukadmin — Fri, 10 May 2019 12:49:55 +0000