Tori Smith

Paraplanner

On the job

Tori works closely with advisers to help turn detailed analysis into clear, practical financial recommendations. As a paraplanner, she supports complex cashflow planning, data analysis, tax calculations, suitability work, and compliance checks, helping ensure clients receive carefully considered advice that is accurate, well-structured, and easy to understand.

Qualifications

Professional qualifications demonstrate the technical knowledge, expertise, and ongoing learning that support the financial advice you receive.

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After hours

In her free time, Tori enjoys being with her close-knit family and friends, long walks in the countryside or along the coast, and swimming on her Fridays off. She also enjoys embroidery, sewing, spa days, cinema trips, weekends in Cornwall, and thrillers with plenty of twists.

On an ideal weekend, where can we find you?

Going for a nice walk with my partner, followed by a cosy pub lunch by the fire with a glass of wine.

Who would be at your dream dinner party?

Heath Ledger, David Attenborough, and Victoria Beckham.

What activity would you win an Olympic medal in?

Speed reading.

What is your favourite holiday destination?

Any European city, ideally in the winter with plenty of snow.

What is your favourite song to play in the car?

‘Dakota’ by The Stereophonics

What three qualities draw you to new people?

Open-mindedness, authenticity, and a good sense of humour.

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

Becky Adams

Chartered Financial Planner & Head of Financial Planning

Meet Becky

Ross Biddiss

Director & Chartered Financial Planner

Meet Ross

Emma Bird

Financial Planning Director

Meet Emma

Rich Sykes

Chartered Financial Planner

Meet Rich

Laura Hendriksen

Financial Planner

Meet Laura

Jordan Colclough

Chartered Financial Planner

Meet Jordan

David Pimlott

Financial Planner

Meet David

Bob Burch

Chartered Financial Planner

Meet Bob

Janine Palmer

HR Director

Meet Janine

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

Claire Palmer

Financial Planning Assistant

Meet Claire

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

Tori Smith

Paraplanner

On the job

On the job

Qualifications

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 favourite holiday destination?

What is your favourite song to play in the car?

What three qualities draw you to new people?

Meet the team

By your side

Chris Palmer

Becky Adams

Ross Biddiss

Emma Bird

Rich Sykes

Laura Hendriksen

Jordan Colclough

David Pimlott

Bob Burch

Janine Palmer

Paula Tremblett

Hannah Adams

Caitlin Stephens

James Redfern

Claire Palmer

Callum Plokker

Lauren Black

Our reviews

Service worth celebrating

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