Gemma McKnight

Head of Financial Planning

SPS FCA Register Qualifications

Qualifications

  • Diploma for Financial Advisers (DipFA)

    This diploma is a high-quality route for meeting the standards required to provide financial advice. The programme is designed to reflect the role of an IFA, providing individuals with a thorough understanding of the profession and practical skills to apply in practice.

The professional side of things

Gemma has worked in financial services for almost 20 years, gaining experience in currency markets and asset management. She has worked as a financial planner for the past eight years.

Gemma’s main areas of expertise are in investments and pensions, but she takes a holistic approach and has experience working with most financial products and client requirements.

Gemma enjoys working with all types of clients, but especially those with a high net worth. The most important thing to Gemma is building long-term relationships with her clients and their families. She strives to build trusted partnerships with clients, working together now and in the future.

Away from the office

Gemma has a family home in Berkshire, where she lives with her spouse of six years, son Theo, and cockerpoo Nala.

Gemma has always been a keen sportsperson, having represented England at table tennis as a youngster. These days, her sporting activities are solely for fun. Gemma enjoys playing padel, tennis, and badminton.

Being a mother of a young child, Gemma doesn’t have a huge amount of spare time. However, when she does, she enjoys being out and about with her family and taking long walks with Nala – particularly those with a nice pub at the end of it for lunch or a drink. Gemma enjoys winding down with a good film, book, and a bottle of white wine.

What’s your role at Butler Toll?

Head of Financial Planning.

What are the three things that you love most about your job?

Helping clients achieve their goals, working as part of a team, and the fact that every day is different!

What has been your career highlight so far?

Getting the job at Butler Toll.

Where is your favourite holiday destination?

Thailand.

What’s your favourite song to play in the car?

‘Bad Dreams’ – Teddy Swims.

If you could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, what would you win a gold medal in?

Talking.

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