Maintaining the highest professional standards

We focus on continuing professional development and maintaining the highest professional standards. Our designations and appointment to the Board of a number of professional bodies proves our commitment to excellence. More

  • IFP
  • SIFA
  • IFA
  • CII




Helping you achieve a Life/Life balance

About Us

Based in Northamptonshire, Fortitude are an independently owned Financial Planning company dedicated to the provision of personal, professional and objective driven advice.

We work with clients who share our values. Are you successful, passionate, and appreciate - or are seeking - a “Life/Life” balance? Perhaps you are time poor and used to delegating to other professionals. Our four step approach can help you to organise and take control of your financial future.

At Fortitude we employ a team of experienced, highly qualified Planners and support staff who work hard to deliver a service that extends 'beyond the call of duty' and is focused entirely on you. Learn more about each member of our team by selecting the framed photographs on the left.

  • Neil Bailey

    Neil Bailey - Director and Financial Planner

    Although never previously been known to smile in a photograph, Neil is described by clients as "very likeable, approachable and open". He has a knack for explaining complex financial matters in clear, simple terms and takes time to understand our clients' goals and ambitions - getting to the heart of what they want to achieve. Neil is a Board member of the Institute of Financial Planning and chairs the Education Committee. He is also an affiliate member of Resolution.

    If he had no financial constraints Neil would travel; combining tours on his motorbike, "nomading" in a motorhome and luxurious holidays taking in some of the world’s greatest restaurants.

    Neil's professional designations and memberships

    • CFP
    • IFP
    • Resolution - first for family law
  • Chris Bowmer

    Chris Bowmer - Director and Financial Planner

    Chris was too modest to write his own profile so we asked one of our clients to describe him. They said: "He is extremely professional and tenacious in pursuit of the best interests of his clients. He's also very friendly, courteous and a thoroughly nice bloke to know" - he couldn't have put it better himself!

    Chairman of the IFP's Northern Home Counties branch and an affiliate member of STEP, he is serious about developing our profession. He is married with two young sons and has a passion for cricket; playing for the Greens Norton team.

    Chris's professional designations and memberships

    • CFP
    • IFP
    • STEP
  • Helen Oxborough

    Helen Oxborough - Client Support

    With a keen eye for detail, Helen is very well organised and structured in her approach to work.

    She's friendly, approachable and well liked by clients and colleagues. Helen enjoys skiing, gardening and an active outdoor life. Married to Neil, she often enjoys these pursuits with him - when he can be dragged away from his bike and passing photographers.

    When asked what she would do if starting out in an alternative career, Helen said she would like to work with Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.

  • Tim Davison

    Tim Davison - Financial Planner

    Tim is the newest member of our team and specialises in working closely with our strategic professional partners - particularly accountancy practices (he enjoys helping clients to optimise their financial position, through joined-up professional advice). His biggest strengths are his honesty, sense of humour, spirit and drive.

    When he's not advising clients, Tim likes to spend his time enjoying good food, good wine and good company (we like to think this includes his colleagues). He also likes mountain biking and keeping active - to balance out all of his consumption!

  • Mark White

    Mark White - Director, Client Support

    Mark leads the Client Support team and is responsible for delivering the highest level of service to our clients. He's been working in the Financial Services profession since graduating from University in 1998 with an Honours Degree in Economics.

    While Chris is an enthusiastic sportsman, Mark is actually talented! He plays golf and cricket to a high standard, as well as coaching children's cricket. Married with a very young daughter, Mark still finds mornings a bit of a challenge...

  • Debi Daniels

    Debi Daniels - Client Support

    Debi is often your first point of contact with Fortitude and she's always more than happy to help. In fact, she's tenacious when dealing with financial institutions on your behalf as she makes it her personal mission to get things sorted.

    Debi is an avid tennis supporter and takes great interest in natural health and complimentary healthcare. If she had no financial constraints in her life she would have the fast car of her dreams (and we do mean 'dreams' as she’d like to have more than one!).

  • Wendy Louw

    Wendy Louw - Client Support

    Wendy adds an international flavour to the team with her distinctive South African accent. She has considerable administrative experience in the retirement funds industry and helps to implement and review Plans for clients.

    A keen rugby and cricket fan, with a good sense of humour, Wendy supports both South Africa and England. She's warm and friendly and enjoys making jewellery in her precious spare time. If she didn’t work at Fortitude and had no financial constraints she would buy a luxury home overlooking the ocean. She would also enjoy being able to act in the spur of the moment – like taking a spontaneous trip, no planning, just packing up and setting off to relax.

  • Davina Bowmer

    Davina Bowmer - Client Support

    Davina divides her time between helping clients and business administration. She has extensive experience in the financial services industry which she combines with startling efficiency and organisational skills.

    Married to Chris, and with two sons, Davina is actively involved in the local school. She's also a Beaver leader and enjoys keeping fit - in any spare time that she has.