The people behind your investments

Mark Burgess

Cert Cll (MP), DipPFS
Mortgage and Protection Adviser

My role at St Barts Finance

I have worked professionally in the financial services sector for over 10 years. Before joining St Barts, I worked as a paraplanner and account manager for a well-established IFA and property investment company in Sussex. I was fortunately introduced to St Barts Finance through the Openwork Partnership network and was subsequently lucky enough to become part of the team in 2021.

I love researching the various options available to my clients and advising them accordingly – something I find extremely rewarding. There’s nothing better than helping an array of clients, some of which may have unique circumstances, secure their goals and objectives through tailored research, and advice.

Being based in the Eastbourne office, I am also able to extend St Barts’s reach further along the coast for clients preferring face-to-face meetings, covering Brighton, Lewes and Hastings as well as London.

Getting to know me

What’s something you’re proud of?
I’m proud of the fact that I have been able to help people, who due to unfortunate adverse credit issues or unusual employment history, thought they could never buy their own home.

Who inspires you?
I’m inspired by my 93-year-old father, who despite having mobility issues has a cheerful enthusiasm that never fails to brighten up everyone’s day – not to mention his ability to still outclass all the family at quiz games!

What talents or hobbies do you have?
I enjoy playing cricket where I offer my services as a spin bowler and lower order batsman. I also enjoy taking on DIY projects at home but always seem to get roped in to helping friends and family before my own projects.

What’s your favourite thing to do on the weekends?
At the weekends I love going on country hikes – I’m also part of a dog walking group whose owners are unable to walk their pets as much as they would like – this ensures I get out and about in all weathers!

“The St Barts team are fantastic and I couldn’t have done it without them!”

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