Our Team
Chief Executives and Directors:
Andrew Cockerill (FSI). Chief Executive
Andrew joined Caves in 1987 as a trainee broker and worked through a variety of roles in the front and back office before being appointed to the board in 1992. He became the firms Chief Executive and Chairman in 2003. As well as heading the Board of Directors, Andrew also holds the role of Chief Investment Officer where he leads the Investment Committee which oversees the formation of Cave's 'house-view' and overall investment strategy. Andrew manages funds on a discretionary and advisory managed basis for private clients, Trusts and Charities.
Simon Harvey (BA Hons) FSI. Director
Simon joined Caves in 1996 as a qualified stockbroker and was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2003. Simon manages funds on a discretionary and advisory managed basis for private clients, Trusts and Charities as well as providing general advice to clients. Simon is also a member of the firms Investment Committee, where he contributes to the firms 'house view' and overall investment strategy. Simon holds the Investment Management Certificate and has a degree in Economics. In 2009 he was made a fellow of the Chartered Securities Institute.
Mark Leach. Director
Mark joined Caves in 2000, after running his own company, and was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2003. He provides advice on pensions, retirement planning and inheritance tax planning as well as providing all-round investment advice and running advisory managed portfolios. Mark is also a member of the firms Investment Committee, where he contributes to the firms 'house view' and overall investment strategy. Mark holds the Financial Planning Certificate.
Mike Hamborg. Director
Mike started his career in the accountancy profession, specialising in Audit work and was, in fact, Caves' auditor for many years. He joined Caves in 1987, and was appointed to the Board of Directors in 1991. As a senior member of the Board, Mike holds the roles of Finance Director and Head of Compliance and is responsible for liaison with regulators and other outside stakeholders. Mike is an Associate of the Institute of Financial Accountants.
Peter Brydon. Associate
Peter joined Caves in 2002, moving from a national financial services company, and has 20 years experience in the industry. Peter provides advice on pensions, retirement planning and inheritance tax planning as well as providing all-round investment advice and managing portfolios. Peter holds the Advanced Financial Planning Certificate in Pensions.
Stephen Willerton BA (Hons) MSI. Investment Manager & Stockbroker.
Stephen joined Cave & Sons in 2006, after working for Grant Thornton Asset Management Ltd for 8½ years. Stephen manages funds on a discretionary and advisory basis for private clients and Trusts as well as providing general advice to clients. Stephen is also a member of the firms Investment Committee, where he contributes to the firms 'house view' and overall investment strategy. Stephen holds the Investment Management Certificate and has also completed two modules of the Securities and Investment Institute Diploma.
Paul Murray MCSI. Investment Manager & Stockbroker.
Paul Murray MCSI joined Cave's in 2009 and runs the Leicester office. He began his career with Hill Osborne in 1983 working on the London Stock Exchange floor, before it closed in 1986 when the market moved to electronic, screen-based trading. He has also spent some time working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Paul was the senior dealer for the firm for 15 years and became an associate director when it was taken over by Brewin Dolphin in 2000. Paul became a Member of the Securities Institute in 1994 and in the same year also qualified as a Registered Options Trader. Paul manages funds on a discretionary and advisory managed basis for private clients, pension funds and Trusts.
John Naylor BA(Hons) MSc ACSI. Investment Manager & Stockbroker.
Having obtained a degree in Accounting and Economics, John went on to complete an MSc in Economics at Lancaster University. After finishing university, he joined investment bank JPMorgan Chase assisting equity traders working on their London desks. He joined Cave & Sons in late 2007 as a Trainee Stockbroker, progressing through the training programme and developing his market knowledge. Since joining, John has studied towards professional qualifications, successfully completing the Certificate in Securities and has developed a keen interest in technical analysis
Gregg Taffs Dip PFS. Investment Adviser
Gregg joined the Cave's team in 2009 and brings a wealth of experience having worked in the financial services industry for the last 24 years. Gregg originally worked for the financial services arm of a major UK bank for 15 years before moving into the independent sector. Gregg is able to advise on all aspects of financial planning for individuals, corporate bodies and charities. Gregg has recently achieved Chartered Financial Planner status, regarded as the pinnacle qualification within the industry.
Lynsey King. Probate Manager
Lynsey has been with Cave's for over 15 years, having previously gained valuable experience with a local firm of solicitors. She is one of the most experienced members of our back office team and now heads up our busy and expanding probate department, whose services are utilized by a growing number of professional firms both locally and nationally.