Nottingham
Darren joined Perspective in early 2026, bringing decades of experience and a deep commitment to client relationships. His career began straight out of college with Barclays, before moving to HSBC in 1999 as a Mortgage Manager, where he qualified as a Financial Advisor. Over the next 15 years, Darren advised high-net-worth clients, building a reputation for trust and expertise, before establishing his own practice.
In 2016, Darren joined Cockburn Lucas, integrating his clients into their proposition. He also spent 18 months on secondment at HSBC, leading a Risk Profiling and Goal-Based Planning project, further enhancing his strategic insight.
Darren’s role today focuses on long-standing client relationships, many spanning over 20 years. He is passionate about intergenerational planning, helping great-grandparents, grandparents, parents, and now their children achieve financial security and confidence. What Darren enjoys most is the face-to-face interaction—being a trusted voice in a world full of noise.
Outside of work, Darren is a keen sports enthusiast. Having played football to a high standard, he now enjoys walking football and golf. A highlight was representing Nottingham Forest last year—albeit 35 years after his dream call-up!
We always take great care and use best endeavours to make every effort to get things right first time, we appreciate that mistakes can occasionally happen. If you believe something is not correct or you are unhappy with any aspect of our service, please do get in touch with us. Your Financial Planner should be your first point of contact. Alternatively, you can contact their Office Principal using the details provided on this website. We will listen to your concerns and do our best to resolve the matter promptly and fairly.
If you wish to make a complaint, please contact the Complaints Inbox at complaints@pfgl.co.uk and the matter will be handled in line with the complaint handling rules set down by our regulator, The Financial Conduct Authority.
If after your complaint has been investigated, you remain unhappy with our response, you may be able to refer your complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service, which can be contacted as follows:
The Financial Ombudsman Service, Exchange Tower, 1 Harbour Exchange Square, London, E14 9SR
Tel: 0800 023 4567
