Us

Our commitment to you

We will go the extra mile to help you achieve more
We will listen and respond to you
We will make sure you can rely on our services
We will guarantee transparency in all our dealings with you

The 336 Financial Management team together

Our experience

A personal reputation for service, choice, quality and care

Each of our staff is highly experienced in financial services, and all are focused on ensuring the best possible client experience for you.

Our directors have specialist knowledge and experience in the pensions world and are able to offer:

Bespoke advice to those with lifetime allowance issues
Retirement options
Ongoing specialist advice to those who are already using the flexibility offered by pension freedoms but now require specialist advice going forward

I’ve known Douglas and Elaine at 336FM since I retired over 17 years ago and with their help I have enjoyed a good retirement income and my capital investment has been well managed to help me achieve that. I appreciate their friendly yet professional style. They have a great formula for dealing with clients. They don’t bombard you with too much technical information. When things need to be changed, as they do from time to time, what you get from them is simple and easy to understand. I have great respect for them and their knowledge. I trust them because they do what they say they will and deliver exactly what I need.

Ronnie MacQuarrieProduction Director, Allied Domecq (Retired) · Client testimonial

Our people

Meet the team

Elaine Walker

Director

Elaine is a highly qualified financial adviser. She has worked in the financial services industry for over 30 years and prides herself on keeping informed about what financial and legislative changes are around the corner that could impact retirement and personal taxation.

She is always actively thinking about how these changes might affect her clients and their family. By putting herself in her client’s shoes she makes sure they understand every aspect of the advice being given and links all the potential benefits available together to maximise their plan.

Douglas Young

Director

Douglas is passionate about delivering the right financial advice for his clients and takes a very pragmatic approach to the type of advice he gives, applying his knowledge of the current investment market to find the best possible solutions for his clients.

He is a highly experienced and qualified financial adviser and has worked for over 40 years in the financial sector. Since the launch of 336 Financial Management his clients include some of the most influential people working in the finance industry.

Samantha (Sam) Greig

Adviser

Sam joined in November 2019 and has over 30 years’ experience in Financial Services. The majority of her experience was gained in Standard Life where she worked as an adviser.

She is authorised to provide financial advice and pension transfer advice and is working towards Chartered Status. Building and maintaining relationships of trust with her clients is at the centre of everything she does. Seeing her clients realise their goals is the most rewarding aspect of her role.

John Carse

Adviser

John joined us in July 2019 and has over 25 years’ experience in Financial Services, having previously worked for Aegon and Standard Life. He is authorised to give both financial and pension transfer advice and is currently working towards Chartered Status.

He is passionate about investments and is always striving to ensure our investment solutions meet clients’ needs and objectives.

Nikki Spence

Directors Assistant

Nikki joined us in January 2017 and has over 35 years’ experience in the Financial Services industry. She is a Chartered Insurance Practitioner and supports Douglas in the day to day management of clients.

Lorraine Cunningham

Administrator

Lorraine joined us in 2016 and has over 38 years’ experience in Financial Services. She joined us from Standard Life having previously worked for Bank of Scotland.

Bronwyn Daglish

Paraplanner

Bronwyn, our dedicated paraplanner, supports our financial advisers by conducting thorough research to analyse investment options and financial products. She is also responsible for the preparation of client reports, summarising recommendations and strategies.

She joined the team in June 2021 after gaining 5 years’ experience at Standard Life and is actively pursuing her Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.

Erlend Paraiwa

Trainee Financial Adviser / Paraplanner

Erlend joined us in July 2024 following six years with another Edinburgh based Independent Financial Adviser, where he had joined as an apprentice from school. Erlend has worked across various areas in financial services including operations, administration and paraplanning.

Erlend has also achieved his diploma in regulated financial planning and is currently working towards achieving his chartered status.

Standards

Code of Ethics

As members of the Chartered Insurance Institute we adhere to the highest professional and ethical standards in financial services.

336 Financial Management is committed to observing the highest standards of professionalism and ethical behaviour, and as such expects its advisers to conduct themselves appropriately, and to observe and abide by the following:

To act honestly and fairly at all times when dealing with clients and to act in the best interests of each client and treat them fairly.
To treat people fairly regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; marriage and civil partnership; race; religion and belief; sex; and sexual orientation.
To act with integrity in fulfilling the responsibilities of your appointment and seek to avoid any acts, omissions or business practices which damage the reputation of The Firm and the financial services industry.
To observe applicable law, regulations and professional conduct standards when carrying out financial services activities.
To observe the standards of market integrity, good practice and conduct required or expected of participants in markets when engaging in any form of market dealings.
To only make recommendations that are suitable, appropriate and that puts the interests of the client first.
To attain and actively manage a level of professional competence appropriate to your responsibilities and commit to continued learning to ensure the currency of your knowledge, skills and expertise.
To decline any engagement for which you are not competent unless you have access to such advice and assistance as will enable you to carry out the work competently, and act in the clients best interests.
To uphold the highest personal and professional standards.
To act with fairness, integrity and courtesy in all business activities.

Complaints

The Financial Ombudsman Service is available to sort out individual complaints that clients and financial services businesses aren’t able to resolve themselves. To contact the Financial Ombudsman Service please visit www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk*.

Charitable giving

Supporting HopScotch Children’s Charity

We are delighted to be supporting HopScotch Children’s Charity this year. HopScotch is a Scottish charity which provides free respite breaks for children living in Scotland. Children spend a week at the charity’s respite centre Ardvullin, in the Scottish Highlands, to experience a nurturing and dynamic week of holiday.

They arrive from difficult home circumstances or needing respite from a range of responsibilities as young carers. HopScotch believes that good childhood memories last a lifetime, and works hard to ensure that the children who come for a respite break return home with lots of wonderful memories to build upon.

www.hopscotch-charity.org*

Should you want to discuss any aspect of your financial plan

Arrange a confidential initial consultation at our Thistle Street office. We take time to understand your current financial position and what you aim to achieve.

Arrange an Initial Consultation Call 0131 225 7521

A dedicated team with a collective experience of over 246 years