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Our People - Meet The Directors

The two directors and company secretary, although only in their early 40’s, have combined financial services experience of approximately 60 years and have held senior technical and managerial positions in large prestigious financial services firms during their careers.

Due to the increased complexity of financial services over recent years, it is becoming more evident, and extremely important, that financial needs and objectives are addressed by highly qualified and experienced advisers.

At Ashton Hoyle, we like to think that we have the level of skills and knowledge that you are looking for, but more importantly, we like to think we put you at the centre of everything we do.

Mark Ashton Director Tel: 01254 660444 Fax: 01254 269621 E-mail: M.Ashton@ashtonhoyle.co.uk View my Linkedin Profile
Mark has worked in financial services since the late 1980's and is recognised as one of the leading authorities in financial planning in the East Lancashire area. Originally from an engineering background, Mark commenced his financial services career as an Appointed Representative of a large life insurance company. After a number of years in the banking sector, Mark became an Independent Financial Adviser with a regional composite broker. Mark subsequently moved to a national IFA firm operating out of accountancy practices where he progressed from Senior Consultant to a Regional Manager position and has written several financial articles for the local press and local publications. After a period as Development Manager with a financial services group, Mark decided to establish his own company where his own innovative ideas could be put into practice for the benefit of many clients. Mark now has four children and enjoys squash, football and motorcycling.
Paul Hoyle Director Tel: 01254 660444 Fax: 01254 269621 E-mail: P.Hoyle@ashtonhoyle.co.uk View my Linkedin Profile
As an ex-engineer, Paul has an eye for detail and enjoys the technical aspects of financial planning and has a particular focus on pension issues. Paul commenced his career within financial services back in 1990 with the well respected home service company, Refuge Assurance, where he ultimately attained the role of Senior Specialist Pension Consultant providing training and development to over 600 advisers. In 2000, Paul became an Independent Financial Adviser for one of the main UK banks, where he not only advised personal and corporate bank customers but also became a reference point on pension issues for other advisers and professionals within the banking group. in 2004, Paul moved on to join a national IFA firm which specialised in providing detailed and bespoke financial advice to the clients of a large regional accountancy practice. It was during this time that Paul, Mark and Tracey commenced their working relationship. After a successful two year period, Paul, Mark and Tracey decided to establish Ashton Hoyle Independent Financial Advisers. Paul holds the CII Advanced Financial Planning certificate with examination passes in G10 (taxation and trusts), G60 (Pensions), K10 (Retirement Options) and G30 (Corporate Financial Planning). Away from the business, Paul is married with two young children (twins) and enjoys cinema, football, listening to music and going to live concerts. He is also a keen (but all too often frustrated) golfer.
Tracey Holden Company Secretary Tel: 01254 660444 Fax: 01254 269621 E-mail: T.Holden@ashtonhoyle.co.uk View my Linkedin Profile
Tracey joined the financial services industry on leaving college in 1985. After working for a large life insurance company for ten years, Tracey joined the independent sector to provide technical admin support and paraplanning services. Tracey holds the CII Financial Planning Certificate, together with examination passes in the Advanced Financial Planning modules Taxation and Trusts (G10) and Pensions (G60). In April 2007, Tracey successfully completed the standalone CII Pensions Simplification Update Programme (CF9), designed to develop knowledge of the new rules governing the pensions market. Tracey's team leader experience and strong office management disciplines bring structure to the business. Tracey has two sons and enjoys walking, cinema, and eating out in her spare time.