At Plain Savings, we believe that managing your finances is a crucial task that should never be overlooked. Mistakes in financial decisions can have significant consequences, whether it’s choosing the wrong pension plan, investing in unsuitable funds, missing out on the best mortgage rates, or not securing the right level of life and income protection. Understanding these issues and making informed decisions at the right time is essential for achieving financial well-being.
Since 1998, Plain Savings have been dedicated to providing straightforward, common-sense financial advice. Our motto is simple: “We provide good common-sense advice, speaking plainly to you and presenting savings where we can.” We are committed to recommending only what we would choose for ourselves..
Meet our team
Our team of financial advisers offers a broad range of expertise, from future planning to everyday financial management. We are dedicated to providing clear, personalised guidance, helping you make informed decisions to achieve your financial goals with confidence.
David Barrett
Founder & Financial Adviser
Richard Scott
Financial Adviser
Lewis Hallam
Mortgage Adviser
Leon Elliott
Mortgage Adviser
Kate Scott
Compliance and Office Manager
David Barrett
I’m passionate about helping individuals and families navigate life’s financial challenges. With decades of experience in financial services, primarily in an advisory role, I’ve seen it all and made it my mission to provide clear, straightforward advice. I founded Plain Savings over 27 years ago to simplify financial decisions and save clients money through common-sense solutions. The feedback I receive—’friendly, professional, straightforward, and always at hand’—reflects my commitment to making financial planning accessible and stress-free for everyone.
Leon Elliott
Hi I’m Leon Elliott. I have worked for Plain Savings as a Mortgage and Insurance advisor since 2021. I graduated from the University of Sunderland with a 1st class honours bachelor’s degree in business management. I graduated in the middle of the covid pandemic and struggled to find work and that’s when I found Plain Savings, and I haven’t looked back since. Plain savings is a fabulous company that strives to do everything it can to help clients and it’s for that reasons I love working here. I love helping clients and solving the problems they have and once the process if finished seeing them go out of their way to leave a review mentioning me by name is a great feeling.