Former Francis Clark and Grant Thornton director joins Walker Crips

Walker Crips Financial Planning has appointed Kaz Dev as associate director.

He joins Walker Crips Financial Planning as associate director in the South West region, which includes existing group offices in Bristol and Truro.

Dev will be looking to grow the practice in the South West, providing advice to new and existing clients. He joins from Francis Clark Financial Planning, where he served as head of professional services and chartered financial planner. He previously worked at Grant Thornton in Bristol for 10 years as an associate director.

With more than 20 years of financial planning experience, he specialises in giving high quality advice to complex family estates and entrepreneurs exiting their businesses, as well as former lottery winners. He works closely alongside established lawyers and accountants across the South West and will be looking to develop those professional connections further.

Dominic Martin, managing director at Walker Crips Financial Planning, says: “Kaz’s extensive experience and expertise, combined with a strong network of professional relationships, make him an invaluable asset. We believe that Kaz’s dedication to delivering personalised and tailored advice will greatly benefit our clients in the South West region. We look forward to working together to help clients achieve their financial goals.”

Dev added: “Joining the Walker Crips Financial Planning team as an Associate Director for the South West region is an exciting new chapter for me. The firm’s commitment to providing exceptional financial planning services, coupled with its “client-first” approach, aligns perfectly with my own professional values. I look forward to working closely with the talented team to deliver comprehensive financial planning solutions and build lasting relationships with clients in the South West.”