ABOUT US
Open. Positive. Meticulous.
We are Synthesis.
Based in Bath and London, we’re a tight-knit team of planning professionals, with decades of experience in high-profile wealth management between us. We understand the trust our clients place in us. And we take our commitments seriously – working diligently and discreetly to develop individually tailored strategies that deliver real value for you.
Meet our founders
Jonathan Barnes APFS
Co-founder of Synthesis, Jonathan has worked in financial services since 2005 – in London and the South West.
Along the way, he’s seen the difference that making smart financial decisions can make. And whether partnering with businesses, high-net-worth individuals or families, he puts people first.
Viewing clients as people, not assets, was the spark that led to Jonathan and Samantha founding Synthesis. Today, he remains passionate about building trusted, long-term relationships – always keeping each client’s bespoke needs front of mind.
Samantha Skuse DipPFS
2008 saw Samantha embark on a career in financial services – a career that has taken her from Sydney to the South West. But rather than looking back, she is a future-focused financial planner.
Working closely with clients to help them reach their financial potential is at the heart of what she does at Synthesis. She specialises in building bespoke strategies for a wide range of people and businesses.
Seeing each client as an individual – with individual goals and needs – drove her to co-found a new wealth management firm that puts people centre stage.
Our team
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Vacancy: Paraplanner
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Simon Horner DipPFS CFA
Simon embarked on a career in financial services, which initially took him to Luxembourg, London and Bristol as an investment analyst. A love of problem solving and helping others, took Simon into teaching secondary school maths. Combining these two skills, Simon looks to help clients of all experience in their financial planning journey. Alongside a diploma in financial advice, Simon is a member of the CFA institute and holds the prestigious Chartated Financial Analyst designation.
Jessica Winsley DipFA
From mortgage adviser to paraplanner, with a Diploma in Financial Advice, Jessica's wealth management career is going from strength to strength. And she now has her sights set on chartered status.
She's in her element building bespoke plans for individuals, helping people picture their financial future – and demonstrating how to get there.
Sharon Silcox
Sharon brings a wealth of experience to the Synthesis family. Having studied at Oxford University, Sharon’s career has involved senior corporate roles at Mars, Mondelez International (Kraft Foods) and most recently as the UK National Sales Manager for Wellness Pet Company. Sharon joins Synthesis to aid the development of the company and to provide ongoing strategic oversight, project management and marketing expertise.
Anna Morgan
With a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and a Master of Research focused on the Nutritional Impacts of Pulmonary Pathology, Anna has seamlessly transitioned her analytical skills from the laboratory to the finance sector. She is currently pursuing her Diploma in Financial Planning and is now excited to bring her diverse expertise to Synthesis as a Paraplanner, where she looks forward to making a significant impact.
Become part of the family.
Would you like to join the Synthesis Wealth team?
Vacancy: Paraplanner
We're looking for an experienced and qualified Paraplanner to join our team. Contact us today for more information about the role.
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Sam Platt
Sam’s work in the financial industry began in 2014, covering a wide range of sectors. Now, it’s about to take flight as he works towards his paraplanning qualifications. Careful and diligent in his approach, Sam always puts our clients first.
Jessica Winsley DipFA
From mortgage adviser to paraplanner, with a Diploma in Financial Advice, Jessica's wealth management career is going from strength to strength. And she now has her sights set on chartered status.
She's in her element building bespoke plans for individuals, helping people picture their financial future – and demonstrating how to get there.