…an enviable reputation for being friendly and approachable
Julian Swann
DipPFS, CeMAP
Director & Financial Adviser
Julian started in financial services in 1992, working for a large financial services company as a financial adviser, providing holistic home service advice. In 2007, he started Clear Financial Services together with his 2 fellow Directors. The firm has grown since 2007 and now has a team of advisers and support staff to help offer a friendly and trusted service to its many clients' financial needs.
Outside of work, Julian enjoys playing tennis and padel, football and following F1. He enjoys taking the dog for walks and travelling. He remains an active member of the local 41 Club, having moved on to this after the end of his time with Bury St Edmunds Round Table where he was Chairman and then President of the local branch.
Steven Struthers
BA (Hons) Econ, DipPFS, MAQ
Director & Financial Adviser
After completing an Economics degree, Steven started working in the financial services in 1991. He was based in the City of London for 8 years, working for The Securities Association, The London Stock Exchange and Cantor Fitzgerald International. In 1999 he joined a large financial services and insurance company as a financial adviser, providing clients with holistic face to face advice. In 2007, he co-founded Clear Financial Services. The firm has evolved and now comprises of a number of advisers assisted by a team of office-based support staff to help offer a friendly and trusted service to its many clients' financial needs.
Outside of work, Steven enjoys playing golf, going to the gym and sailing. He also enjoys taking the dog for walks and travelling.
Lee Hawthorn
MAQ
Director, Mortgage & Protections Adviser
Lee has been working in the financial services industry since 1991 and has worked for Clear Financial Services since 2007 as a Director / Mortgage and Protection Adviser. Lee enjoys working within his team supportive at Clear Financial Services. He looks to establish strong client relationships, providing advice and support for their mortgage and protection needs over many years.
His interests away from work include playing badminton and tennis. Lee also enjoys spending time with his family, holidays and travelling
Ian Baldwin
DipPFS, Certs CII (MP & ER)
Financial Adviser
Ian has working in the financial services industry since leaving school in 1980. He first worked at his local bank as a cashier until 1987. From here, for the next 22 years, Ian joined the Cooperative Insurance covering the Ely and Soham areas, as an agent involving pensions, savings plans, life assurance and mortgages, amongst others.
In 2009 he joined Clear Financial Services as a Financial Adviser, where he still advises many of his previous clients from nearly 40 years ago.
Ian enjoys working with the Team at Clear Financial Services and providing his clients with holistic advice and building strong relationships with them to help them towards their financial goals.
He has lived in the Newmarket area all his life , with many social and business friends collected along the way. His interests away from work include playing golf and badminton, plus going to the local gym, while not doing housework!
Tony Marshall
DipPFS, Cert CII (Certs MP&ER)
Financial Adviser
Tony has been working in the financial services industry for over 35 years and has worked for Clear Financial Services since 2010 as a Financial Adviser. He has been able to adapt in an ever-changing industry to provide a service to his clients enabling them to meet their personal and financial goals. He covers all areas of advice specialising in investment and retirement planning.
His interests away from work include football and playing golf. Tony also enjoys his holidays, and spending time with his family and six grandchildren.
Trevor Stanbridge
DipFA MLIBF, CeMAP
Financial Adviser
Trevor has working in the financial services industry since 1980 and worked for Clear Financial Services since 2011 as a Financial Adviser. Trevor enjoys working with the Team at Clear Financial Services and providing his clients with holistic advice and building strong relationships with them to help them towards their financial goals.
His interests away from work include Keeping fit by running and gym. He enjoys regular long treks, taking in nature and wildlife. He also enjoys shooting and fishing, regular breaks and spending time with the family.
Stephen Stolworthy
DipPFS
Financial Adviser
Stephen has worked in the financial services industry since 1996 and worked for Clear Financial Services since 2022 as a Financial Adviser. Stephen enjoys working with the friendly, fun, helpful and knowledgeable team at Clear Financial Services and providing his clients with holistic advice and building strong relationships with them to help them towards their financial goals.
His interests away from work include playing table tennis, watching football, motor racing and Rugby. Stephen also enjoys his holidays, travelling and spending time with the family, friends and his dog.
Lee Burden
DipFA
Financial Adviser
Lee joined the team as a Financial Adviser at Clear Financial Services in 2024, having spent over 25 years performing the same role at Nationwide Building Society and Aegon.
He takes great pride in developing long lasting relationships with his clients, advising them through the different stages of financial planning in a Straightforward, non-jargon way.
His interests away from work include skiing, football, playing golf, travelling, and spending quality time with his wife Ali and their dog Butch.
Ryan Swann
DipFA, CeMAP
Financial Adviser
Ryan has been working with Clear Financial Services since 2019, initially working as an administrator whilst training to be an adviser. Ryan passed his exams and qualified as a Financial Adviser in 2023. Ryan now manages and reviews his own clients.
His interests away from work include socialising, holidaying and visiting new places with his friends. He also enjoys spending time watching football and F1.
Admin Team
Our dedicated administration team plays a crucial role in ensuring that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. The team consists of Debbie Mayers, Beverley Fisher and Bea Cockburn-Evans, who between them have many years’ experience in the Financial Services Industry. With their attention to detail and commitment to excellent service, they handle many administrative tasks including processing paperwork, managing client files and maintaining accurate records. Their efficiency allows our financial advisers to focus on what they do best—providing tailored financial advice and strategies for you.
We can always count on our administration team to be responsive, organised, and ready to assist with any questions or needs.