Mark Welton returns to Mishon Mackay after 15 years

Mishon Mackay, an independent estate and letting agent in Sussex, is welcoming back Mark Welton after 15 years.

With a career spanning more than 35 years, Welton first trained with Glenn Mishon, one of Mishon Mackay’s founding partners, before moving to set up Mishon Welton Estate Agents.

During Welton’s first 17 years with Mishon Mackay, the firm grew from one office in Hove to eight offices spanning Sussex with a team of 64. The firm also expanded to offer a lettings service and since then has incorporated a dedicated land and new homes department.

He re-joins the Mishon Mackay team as a consultant and will be working across the agency’s network of branches. Working directly with managing director, Alex Mackay, Welton will focus on helping to continue to develop the well-established residential sales business.

Welton said: “I’m truly delighted to be spending the next chapter of my career with Mishon Mackay, back where it all began. I have always been committed to putting my clients and customers first and still believe that listening to the needs of clients is key to success.

“Alex and Glenn taught me so much when I set out on this career path and I can’t wait to get stuck back in working alongside a fantastic team that have earnt an enviable reputation across Sussex.”

Mishon Mackay has eight offices covering Sussex and London and offers advice and practical guidance based on market expertise and local insight.

Welcoming Mark to the team, Alex Mackay commented: “Mark’s expertise in the Sussex property market is second to none and I know he will bolster our team and add huge value to our clients.

“It is fantastic to be able to welcome Mark back to the team some 15 years later and I look forward to working with him over the coming years.”

David Magee to head up Just Wealth

David Magee will head up the new wealth division launched by Just Mortgages today, named Just Wealth.

Magee, who brings more than 20 years’ experience to the role, will look to grow the new Just Wealth division ASAP by bringing in new advisers and offering a new type of service, that caters for all those who need it.

Just Wealth aims to have 15 advisers by the end of March and at least 25 by the end of 2021.

Having started his career as an IFA focusing on wealth management, Magee already has a track record of growing wealth management firms – having previously done the same for Skipton Building Society.

He was instrumental in setting up Skipton Financial Services home-based wealth management division in 2004 and directed its growth. With his entire career having been spent in financial services, Magee will bring extensive experience to his role as the head of Just Wealth.

Just Wealth’s team of advisers will all be self-employed and have the autonomy to run their own businesses, but will also benefit from business development support, supervision and compliance. They also benefit from leads provided from Just Mortgages’ 40,000-strong client database; these are clients that it already provides mortgage and protection advice to.

Magee, head of wealth at Just Wealth, said: “Having a new wealth management firm launch is really exciting for the UK. Just Wealth will be a real shot in the arm for the industry as we will not only provide new opportunities for existing wealth advisers but also bring in new blood and expand the talent pool. There are currently not enough wealth advisers to serve those clients in need of professional advice, so bringing in new talent is crucial.

“Alongside the new talent that will be trained through the academy, we will also recruit entrepreneurial wealth advisers who want the shackles taken off. This will be a great stepping stone for advisers ambitious to set up their own business but who would welcome the extensive support we will provide; along with compliance, business development and training support, we will also provide leads. This is a huge opportunity as our parent company, Just Mortgages, has a massive database of potential clients, which our wealth advisers can provide expert advice to.”

John Phillips, national operations director for Spicerhaart and Just Mortgages, commented: “The Just Mortgages and Just Wealth divisions will work together to provide a seamless service for clients. Being able to offer holistic advice will mean that we can always provide well rounded advice to clients who can come to us for all their financial needs.

“Having such an experienced hand at the tiller is ideal for the new division. David has already shown he can build a wealth management division and with the support of Just Mortgages and our existing client base, we are certain we can meet our ambitious targets.”