Claire Palmer

Financial Planning Assistant

01822 617960 claire@www.hansfordbell.co.uk

On the job

Claire helps Chris’s clients feel supported, informed, and looked after throughout the financial planning process. As a financial planning assistant, she handles enquiries, liaises with clients and providers, supports withdrawals, contributions, and transfers, and follows up meetings with the actions needed to keep everything moving smoothly.

After hours

Outside work, Claire is kept busy with her two children and dog. Her favourite days are spent with family at the beach or on a long country walk with a couple of pubs along the way. When time allows, she loves painting and anything craft-related.

On an ideal weekend, where can we find you?

At the beach, preferably with family, good weather, and no need to rush anywhere.

Who would be at your dream dinner party?

Chris Hemsworth, Glen Powell, and Ryan Gosling.

What activity would you win an Olympic medal in?

Tidying up after kids. It’s relentless, hard work, and it definitely deserves recognition.

What is your pet peeve?

Loud eaters.

What three small things make your day better?

A lie-in, a pint, and good weather.

What three qualities draw you to new people?

Positivity, good conversation, and similar interests.

Meet the team

By your side

Your financial plan is supported by a team of experienced people who take the time to understand what matters.

Chris Palmer

Managing Director & Chartered Financial Planner

Meet Chris

Ross Biddiss

Director & Chartered Financial Planner

Meet Ross

Becky Adams

Chartered Financial Planner & Head of Financial Planning

Meet Becky

Emma Bird

Financial Planning Director

Meet Emma

Rich Sykes

Chartered Financial Planner

Meet Rich

Laura Hendriksen

Financial Planner

Meet Laura

David Pimlott

Financial Planner

Meet David

Bob Burch

Chartered Financial Planner

Meet Bob

Janine Palmer

HR Director

Meet Janine

Tori Smith

Paraplanner

Meet Tori

Paula Tremblett

Paraplanner

Meet Paula

Hannah Adams

Associate Paraplanner

Meet Hannah

Caitlin Stephens

Financial Planning Assistant

Meet Caitlin

James Redfern

Financial Planning Assistant

Meet James

Callum Plokker

Financial Planning Assistant

Meet Callum

Lauren Black

Compliance and Operations Administrator

Meet Lauren

Our reviews

Service worth celebrating

Read what clients say about us, from independent reviews and client surveys to personal experiences shared in their own words.

    
 
 
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   Bill Beaton 
 30 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a client of Hansford Bell Financial Planners of Tavistock Devon for several years-and Ross Biddiss of that Firm is my Financial Planner.I thoroughly recommend the Firm and Ross .He has always dealt promptly with all matters that concern me-and has always given trustworthy and sound financial advice.Ross is a very competent and reliable Financial Planner.--- - -Bill Beaton
  
 
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   walter allen 
 25 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always extremely helpful and professional. We feel we can trust them with our financial affairs.
  
 
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   Paul Fryer 
 15 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from all at Hansford Bell. Professional advice and support, ensuring all my family requirements are met. Experts in their field and highly recommended.
  
 
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   stephanie Witherall 
 15 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional service helpful and friendly staff
  
 
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   June Jackson 
 11 April 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have been a client of Hansford Bell for many years and have always found them highly professional.  They are very knowledgeable as well as being pleasant and easy to deal with.
  
 
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   Rebecca Houlden 
 7 June 2020
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emma has been very professional and has a great foundation of knowledge. She has made me feel very comfortable and has been very helpful!

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of clients would recommend us to their friends, family, or colleagues

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of clients were very satisfied that we understood their needs, goals, aspirations, and objectives

Claire Palmer

Financial Planning Assistant

On the job

On the job

After hours

After hours

On an ideal weekend, where can we find you?

Who would be at your dream dinner party?

What activity would you win an Olympic medal in?

What is your pet peeve?

What three small things make your day better?

What three qualities draw you to new people?

Meet the team

By your side

Chris Palmer

Ross Biddiss

Becky Adams

Emma Bird

Rich Sykes

Laura Hendriksen

David Pimlott

Bob Burch

Janine Palmer

Tori Smith

Paula Tremblett

Hannah Adams

Caitlin Stephens

James Redfern

Callum Plokker

Lauren Black

Our reviews

Service worth celebrating

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