Andrew Anderson Dip PFS
Director & Independent Financial Adviser
Chris Sands APP ACSI
Independent Financial Planner
Steve Baxter BA (Hons) Dip PFS
Charles Beck LLB (Hons) Dip PFS
Head of Investment Research & Independent Financial Adviser
Independent Financial Adviser
Josh Cooke LLB (Hons) Dip PFS
Independent Financial Adviser
Max Anderson BSc (Hons) Dip PFS
Independent Financial Adviser
Garry Ridley Dip PFS
Our Advisers
We believe a financial adviser shouldn’t feel like a distant consultant or a faceless name. They should be a trusted part of your life.
Someone you look forward to meeting, who takes the time to understand what really matters to you. Someone who has your full confidence year after year.
That’s why we’re proud of our team of fully qualified advisers, each bringing their own unique background, experience, and personality to the table.
It means we can match you with someone who genuinely understands your situation, your goals, and how you like to communicate - whether you’re a numbers person, or just want things explained clearly.
We take care to match you with an adviser who not only understands your goals, but also gets where you're coming from.
Every adviser is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority, holds a Statement of Professional Standing, and is committed to delivering clear, honest advice that puts your interests first.
Click on each adviser to learn more about who they are and how they work.
Independent Financial Adviser
Our Support Team Makes Everything Happen
Behind every adviser is a dedicated team working hard behind the scenes. At BlackBear, we’re fully independent - and that means everything happens in-house.
From day-to-day client servicing to regulatory responsibilities, our support team handles it all. We don’t rely on outsourcing, which helps us to minimise fees and ensure our clients always deal with familiar, trusted people.
Karen Anderson MSWW
Director, Professional Will Writer, & Estate Planner
Guy Anderson BSc (Hons)
Support Team Lead and Head of Operations
Stella Duncan
Compliance Manager