Introducing you to the TEam
Pam Sutherland, the founder of Truestar Legacy, introduces you to the business and the specialist team
Meet our specialist Team
Having known each other for around 20 years, we work collaboratively as colleagues, sharing best practice. With decades of industry experience, we have long-lasting, meaningful relationships with international companies, national growing companies and niche IFA businesses who offer something different. We've been around a long time and people trust our recommendations. Importantly, we treat you how we would like to be treated ourselves, really listening and working closely with you, we deliver
Pam Sutherland
Owner
Award-winning IFA and Financial Services Headhunter, Pam has been recruiting since the 90’s, plus nearly 10 years running a national RPO for external advisory recruitment for Halifax, Lloyds and Bank of Scotland Investment Services. Choosing to be a Headhunter again in 2013 and creating Truestar Talent in 2015, this company has grown into a national consultancy, specialising in Advisory recruitment
Gary Gove
Senior Talent Manager
Gary has over 35 years’ experience in financial services in various roles both as advisory and managerial. Having started his career with LV as an adviser where he achieved the honour of being top financial adviser in Scotland and finishing in the role of Regional Manager responsible for the North of England. Following redundancy Gary moved into recruitment specialising in headhunting advisers and managers for the industry
Diane Hubrich
Senior Talent Manager
Diane is a very consultative IFA and Financial Services Recruiter since 2006 and additionally she has worked within Financial Services for 13 years at Barclays as a Financial Planning Manager and as a Business Development Manager at Bank of Scotland. Diane is an ethical recruiter who believes in matching the right people with the right companies and really cares about the people she works with
Chris Newton
Senior Talent Manager
Chris has enjoyed being a very successful Wealth Management Financial Services Headhunter since 1998 and has a great level of experience. One of Chris' main specialisms is the IFA market. He really cares about people and their long-term careers and spends a lot of time one-on-one with people: "I am someone that thrives on helping people achieve their career aspirations"
Ken May
Senior Talent Manager
'Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life” Ken has been a very successful Financial Services Recruiter since 2004. Ken enjoys listening to the needs of others and finding the best ways to help. Previously working within Barclays Bank for 20 years, leaving as an Area Sales Manager. Ken is very well connected and well known in the Financial Services sector
Carrie Alderson
Senior Talent Manager
Carrie is a very successful, holistic, IFA and Financial Services Headhunter. Since 2012 Carrie has been inherently involved in talent acquisition within financial services and she is very well connected, both in the UK and internationally. Carrie does a lot of research into companies and their ethos, prior to any introduction, as she is passionate about introducing people to companies who are the perfect fit for them
James Rochfort
Senior Talent Manager
James is a very ethical Financial Services Recruiter from 2002 to present. Additionally, James has been working as a Pension Annuity Consultant for Retirement Line, as a Premier Relationship Manager for Barclays Bank and as a Financial Adviser for Norwich and Peterborough Building Society. James always puts the needs of his candidates and clients front and centre
Derek Smith
Senior Talent Manager
“I work with many people helping them develop their careers by becoming a mentor and listening to what they really want to achieve.” Derek has a great passion for independent financial advice. Previously owning a very successful financial services recruitment company, he was a trusted partner for both HBoS and BoSIS. Derek was also a Regional Manager for Aviva and his career spans to the 70’s with Scottish Amicable
Karen Veal
Senior Talent Manager
Karen is well connected and actively working within Financial Services recruitment since 2008 with a keen focus on both IFA and Wealth Management. Prior to this, Karen has 23 years in Financial Services as a Manager of Branch and Telephone Centre staff, as a Trainer and as a Mortgage Adviser. Karen's main driver is to do right by others and finding the right home in which they thrive
David Pike
Senior Talent Manager
David is a very diligent and focused recruiter, who has actively worked in Financial Services recruitment since 2010. Prior to this, David was a very successful Area Development Manager and worked at Lloyds from the late 80's. He thoroughly researches the clients that he recommends and it is evident that David cares very much for the people that he works with and it really shows
Who Are We?
or selling your IFA business, we are with you every step of the way.”
Pam Sutherland: Founder
With a wealth of experience, understanding and trusted relationships, Truestar Legacy was developed to offer our clients further dedicated support for every career stage, including their exit. So, whether you are looking for a home for your clients that is whole of market, multi-tied, or has specialised products, we have options to discuss with you. Our approach is simple: We get to know you and make specific recommendations and deliver both consultative and bespoke solutions. We are a lot like you, we listen and then can provide holistic solutions to your needs
Our Senior Talent Managers have extensive industry experience with wide-ranging connections. We have people who trust us and are waiting for us to let them know where their next career move will be. Established in 2015, we are a national company of 10 seasoned Financial Industry Specialist Headhunters, with over 35 years, on average, in both Financial Services and Financial Services recruitment. For us, it isn’t the size of the company that impresses us, it is the quality of home for the people that we place. Our clients happen to range from international Merchant Banks, to national Mutuals, to national and also interesting niche IFA companies. This includes roles such as:
Management: 1st, 2nd line and C Suite
Wealth: U/HNW Wealth Management, Financial Planning, IFA, Business Development, Investment, Retirement and Pension Specialist
Mortgage: Equity Release, Mortgage Advice and Protection
Support: Paraplanning, Relationship Management, Marketing, PR, Administration, Training, Risk and Analyst roles
Business Buying: IFA Business Acquisition
If you would like to know more about Truestar Talent then click here
We care and it shows
contact us today
Talk to us today