Tess joined Seymour Mullens in June 2009 having previously worked as a Financial Adviser for Wesleyan For Teachers. She also has experience in the mortgage and life assurance industry as a Mortgage Broker.

Tess obtained the Diploma in Financial Planning in 2009, winning the 'Best Completed Diploma in Financial Planning 2009 Award' from the Chartered Insurance Institute Brighton.  She is now working towards Chartered status. Whilst she is an accomplished all-rounder she also has particular expertise in pensions and trust work.

Outside work Tess is the ultimate bookworm when her young daughter permits. She also enjoys taking walks with her family along the seafront.