Meet our financial consultants

Find out about our history and our team below. For enquiries, please contact our offices directly. We're based in Lowestoft and work with clients across East Anglia, including in King's Lynn and Cambridge.

About Parklands Financial Advisers

Choosing the right person to entrust with your finances can be a challenge. It goes without saying that you’ll be looking for someone with expertise, experience and ethics. With so many Independent Financial Advisers offering their services to you, what do you expect and how will you know when you’ve found the right one?

You’ll want an adviser who talks your language but more importantly takes the time to listen to you. You need someone who understands and has a range of solutions that can be tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.

Having started in 2001 and with over 50 of years of combined experience we know that our clients are looking for sound, practical advice in a language that’s easy to understand. They trust us and they know that we’re here when they need our help and advice.

Most people want a Professional to guide and advise them, with a real focus on their priorities and needs. They’ll want an IFA who’s there for the long-term and who can help them plan ahead, with clear Independent Financial Advice.

Over the years we’ve built long and lasting relationships with our clients for one very simple reason; we’re here for the journey, to be someone you can rely upon and turn to when you need us. Life can change and often does, your priorities may shift, as may your circumstances. Our role is to become a trusted adviser who takes the time to understand what really matters to you and how we can help you achieve the things that really matter to you.

If you’re looking for a professional service, with a very human touch – call or email us today and find out why we’re right for you. We're a family-run operation, with our managing director's son also being part of the team. And if English isn't your first language but you're conversant in either Italian, Spanish or French, we have an advisor who is fluent in those languages who can speak to you.

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meet the team

Paul Yallop Dip PFS, Cert CII

Managing Director

Having started in financial services in 1997 with Lloyds TSB, Paul qualified as a financial adviser and has worked with clients from all walks of life. It soon became evident that the advice he could give working for a bank was not independent or impartial and only the very wealthy were able to take full advantage of independent advice within a banking environment. This is still the same within banking and generally within the financial advice sector today.

He set about starting his own Independent Financial Advice Practice. This happened in 2001. His aim has always been to not over-complicate things and because of that Parklands Financial Advisers has been successful from day one. He says “If my clients understand the financial decisions they have made then they won’t lose sleep over them. We are an advice service and ... we are willing to advise clients of all wealth and at all stages of life."

Paul is married with two children.

Paul enjoys restoring and riding motorcycles. He’s on the management committee at the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club and enjoys sailing with his daughter when the weather and time permits. He also enjoys racing motorcycles with his son.

Donovan Goodman Dip PFS, Certs CII

Independent Financial Adviser

Donovan has worked in financial services since 1997 having cut his teeth with Virgin Direct and later on advising for several high street banks before joining the Parklands team in 2009. Donovan is diploma-qualified and also advises on mortgages and equity release.

Empathy, humility and a strong sense of ethics are Donovan’s strongest assets and he has a great talent for being able to simplify and demystify financial planning.

Donovan lives with his partner and two young children and when they are not visiting family in his native Gibraltar, they enjoy days out together exploring the beautiful sights of Norfolk and Suffolk. To relax, he loves cooking new and exotic dishes and is a bit of a geek when it comes to technology and gadgets.

Thomas Yallop BSc(Econ)(Hons), Dip PFS

Financial Adviser

Tom joined us in May 2019 having gained an Honours Degree in Economics from Lincoln University after previously gaining A level qualifications in Economics, Business Studies and Physics. During his time in Lincoln, he gained a strong understanding of different investment markets and economies along with advanced mathematical skills which have been beneficial in his role.

Tom not only has his diploma in regulated financial planning but also holds the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Discretionary Fund Manager qualification. He has now started further studying to progress and become a Chartered Financial Planner.

When not at work, Tom enjoys watching rugby, classic motorcycles and classic cars. Tom formerly played hockey in goal for both county and region at youth level.

Initial Consultation

(The cost of the initial consultation will be covered by Parklands)

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I have used Parklands for over 5 years to arrange my mortgages, life insurance and pension. Paul and Donovan are second to none when it comes to their knowledge and professionalism. I could not speak highly enough of them.

Gary G.
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Have used Parklands IFA (Donovan) twice now and every time they deliver exactly what I have asked for.
Extremely professional, open and honest yet very down to earth with all the terms that I couldn't understand.
Used them for over 10 years for our mortgage, life insurance and pensions.
Would not hesitate to use them again, have referred them to family, friends and work colleagues. Keep up the great work.

Shane P.
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Fantastic old school face to face financial advice, Paul knows his stuff.

Jason R.
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Everything explained in detail. Completely hassle-free from start to finish. Great service all round.

Janet A.
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The service we received from Donovan Goodman at Parklands was fantastic. As first time buyers on our quest to understand the world of mortgages, he took the time to explain our options to us, answer all of our questions and, most refreshingly of all, was completely open and honest with us. I would highly recommend Parklands Financial Advisers.

Jodie C.
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Paul and his team are very knowledgeable and really helped me with my investment and personal pension! Would highly recommend them.

Colin and Richards Crazy Adventures
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Absolutely superb service from Parklands! Donovan and James were brilliant, made every step of getting the mortgage and insurance as easy as possible. Thoroughly recommend this company for any financial decision you're thinking about!

Adam G.
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I received a first-class service from James Turner regarding my pension. James kept me informed at all times, and everything was resolved very swiftly indeed. I can highly recommend James, and wish him and the business every success.

Jackie J.
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We have bought two properties using Donovan from Parklands now. Both processes were made easier by having him to help. He went to many lengths to get the best deal for us.
We have recently moved into our new home and cannot thank Donovan enough for all of his help with getting us in. A great person who went above and beyond to help us with our every need. We would 100% recommend him to anyone.

Laura M.
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I cannot rate Donovan highly enough. From the initial mortgage application through to sorting out life insurance ... he was always a Whatsapp/phone call away and guided me through new and unknown territory. So thankful that I was pointed in his direction and trust him with my life now!

Jo C.
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Superb service from Lucy as we tried to achieve an almost impossible task - opening a Trust Bank Account when two of the Trustees are non-UK residents. Lucy was tenacious and unrelenting in helping us ... she certainly made sure the bank kept the ball rolling. Thank you Lucy!

Tim S.