ABOUT SBC FINANCIAL

Established in 2004 SBC is a company of independent financial and mortgage consultants based in Edinburgh, Scotland’s financial capital. Specialising in pensions, investments and the residential market but with options for commercial clients we operate in the whole of central Scotland and the Scottish Borders.

We offer full financial planning through our independent financial advisors and have introducer agreements with accountants, solicitors, surveyors and will writers to offer a full financial service, whatever your requirements. We have over 25 year’s experience in the financial services industry and our consultants are all qualified to a high standard.

Stuart Clark – Founder of SBC Financial

Stuart is the founder and former director of SBC Financial, Stuart originally worked in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, working in the power supply industry until 1990 when he switched his attentions to Financial Services where he has worked as a Financial Adviser, Sales Manager, Training and Compliance Manager, Branch Quality Adviser with Pearl Assurance until 2003 when they closed their sales force. Stuart then set up his own practice as a Mortgage Adviser with Nicol Cunningham prior and establishing SBC Mortgages in 2004 this was later changed to SBC Financial in 2008 when Stuart qualified as a level 4 advisor, and he continued to advise on all areas of Financial Services until retiring in 2021. Although no longer advising or having any direct client contact. Stuart can still be approached by Steven and Dionne for his industry knowledge.

Qualifications:
Certificate in Financial Planning 1, 2 & 3.
Certificate of Mortgage Advice and Practice.
CF7 Lifetime Mortgage Activities and HR1 Home Reversion.
Also level 4 Diploma exams RO1 and RO6

Dionne Clark – Independent Mortgage Consultant and Director

Dionne joined SBC in 2008 as Office Manager after working in the travel industry for 4 years and has qualified as a Mortgage Consultant 2012 giving
advice on all areas of mortgage planning including Buy to Let and protection as well as general insurance.
Dionne is keen to increase her knowledge of the industry by undertaking more exams.

Dionne’s Practice:
1. Dionne specialises in the Mortgage and protection market to ensure her clients always have the best mortgage product to suit their needs while
ensuring the property and family are adequately protected.
2. Dionne also offers her clients sound advice on their Insurance needs.

Qualifications:
Certificate in Mortgage Planning CF1 & CF6

Steven O’Neill – Independent Financial Adviser

Steven is formally from retail management before switching to Financial Services with Standard Life in 1999. While at Standard Life, Steven supported clients, Financial Advisors, and solicitors through all aspects of the Mortgage application process, from sales to funds release. Steven originally joined SBC Financial formally SBC Mortgages as a Mortgage consultant and trainee Financial Advisor in 2007. In 2014 Steven joined Forth Financial Services covering all aspects of financial planning with his clients, prior to the practice sale and rebranding to Tenet&You. In 2019 Steven returned to SBC Financial taking over for the retiring Stuart Clark, and where Steven switched his mortgage business to Dionne to focus on pensions, protection, and investments.

Steven’s Practice:
1. Steven specialises in the pension market to ensure his clients always have the most appropriate options on retirement.
2. Steven also offers advice on all aspects of savings, investment and protection as a general practitioner in Financial Services.

Qualifications:
Diploma in Financial Planning.
Certificate in Financial Planning.
Certificate in Equity Release
Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice
Certificate in Mortgage Advice
Certificate in Life and Pensions

Audrey O’Neill – Independent Financial Advisor

Audrey previously worked in the third sector as a Communications and Compliance Officer. This involved supporting people into employment by providing employability workshops and communicating with employers on behalf of potential employees. Audrey also had the responsibility for the compliance within the team, ensuring consistent administrative compliance with all funding body requirements for processing financial claims. Audrey joined SCB as a trainee in 2023 after completing her Diploma in Financial Planning and is now working with clients on pensions, protection, and investments. Audrey has now completed a further qualification for long term care insurance.

Qualifications:

CII Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

CII Level 3 Award in Long Term Care Insurance

Ben Cunningham – Office manager/Administrator

Ben is the Office Manager/Administrator. Ben is currently studying HND Business and hopes to continue onto the Degree with Honours. Ben recently joined SBC Financial in early 2022 working part time around his studying hours.

Justyna Dzuirdz – Office manager/Administrator

Justyna is the Office Manager/Administrator. This is Justyna’s second time working for SBC Financial, the first time working hear from 2017 – 2020 before becoming a solicitors assistant from 2020 – 2024. Justyna started back with SBC Financial in April 2024, and we are glad she has returned.