Meet The Team

Sharon Mordecai

Sharon has worked in accountancy practices since 1991. In 2011, after 20-years in accounting, she founded Modina with the vision to offer financial support services to small businesses and drive growth through good financial management.

A business owner herself, she understands the trials that business owners can face, especially when it comes to the financial side of things, and takes pride in helping her clients achieve their potential.

Patrick Collier

In his own words, Patrick is difficult to pigeonhole. From humble beginnings as a tea boy in a high-street bank in Grimsby, to C-level jobs at some of the world’s leading investment banks and even taking a small school from bankruptcy to a seven-figure trade sale, Patrick has worn many hats.

What is constant though is his drive to succeed and that is imperative for clients. He has to like the people he works with, love the product and believe that he can make a positive impact. It all comes down to how he can help clients succeed and get them to where they want to be.

Sebastian Murphy

After several years working within the corporate financial services sector, Sebastian co-founded JLM in 2002.

Whilst initially managing the lender relationship side of the business, Sebastian now also runs the operational side of JLM Mortgage Network, whilst still looking after c2000 of his own personal clients.

Sebastian sits on a number of Industry leader panels, is often quoted in the press and produces a number of articles per year, on the future and direction of the mortgage industry.

Rory Joseph

After completing a degree in English Literature, Rory fell into financial services by accident, but found that he had discovered his perfect career. Following a decade of working for a national firm as Development Director, Rory co-founded JLM in 2002 and founded the specialist Wealth Management IFA arm a few years later.

Rory is well known locally for his ten year stint on a monthly BBC radio show, dispensing financial and mortgage advice to listeners. He sits on a number of groups within both the lender and regulatory sphere, including the FCA Network Panel and is a regular contributor to local and national media, as a commentator on the world of personal finance.

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Joe Smith

Joe is an Accountant with many years of experience helping clients manage their businesses. He is a very motivated individual who prides himself on building strong relationships with all his clients. Many clients have given testimony to Joe’s ability to help them grow and succeed.

Tyler Owens

Tyler’s approachable style and dedication make him a trusted partner for clients looking to stay on top of their numbers and focus on what they do best.

Mike Tipper

Mike has over 30 years of experience in financial advice and planning. In his spare time, he loves watching Rugby and Cricket. Mike is also a keen golfer!

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Lynda Dix

Lynda started processing payrolls in 2008 and joined the payroll team in 2018. Lynda enjoys being part of the payroll team and maintains good relationships with her clients. She is always prepared to go the extra mile when required.

Kayleigh McLaughlin

Dedicated to accuracy and efficiency, Kayleigh ensures every payroll runs smoothly and on time, giving clients peace of mind that their teams are always taken care of.

Ollie Chinn

Ollie joined Modina through our apprenticeship program. Ollie enjoys gaining hands-on experience while continuing to learn and work toward his qualification.

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Toni-Marie Usher

Toni-Marie started with Charlie Puffin Group in 2015 as maternity cover for payroll. She then moved over to the bookkeeping department where her role has been a range of administrative, payroll, bookkeeping and credit control.
Toni-Marie has great relationships with her clients and will strive to keep them happy.

Ryan Scott

Ryan joined Charlie Puffin Group in 2019 and is currently studying AAT level 4. He does management accounts bookkeeping, and VAT preparations. When he’s not working, Ryan loves watching sport – particularly football, F1, and rugby!

Lauren Beaney

Lauren joined our Accounting team in 2025. Her sharp attention to detail and experience managing large portfolios have prepared her to deliver high-quality, efficient client service.

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Chloe Hales

Chloe joined Charlie Puffin Group in July 2020 after graduating from Bournemouth University with a degree in Communications and Media. Chloe is responsible for creating monthly social media content plans and digital dashboards, and absolutely loves building relationships with her clients.

Maryna Cherednichenko

Detail-oriented and client-focused, Maryna takes pride in keeping books precise and organized while building strong, supportive relationships with every client she works with.

Tania Gomes

Tania ensures timely and accurate credit management, balancing strong client relationships with effective financial oversight to keep operations running smoothly.

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Amanda Freshwater

Amanda is our Group Benefits Specialist, providing only the best for clients and employees.

Andy Edgar

Andy has worked in the financial services industry for over 25 years. He prides himself on understanding a client’s needs and finding appropriate solutions.

Eliza Allen

Eliza is our Social Media Manager alongside Chloe. She joined the team in June 2022, and loves creating content for our clients!

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Joe Rhodes

Joe is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals and enjoys contributing to the development of comprehensive financial strategies.

Raul Zegarra

With a client-focused approach and a passion for financial planning, Raul works to deliver clear, efficient, and practical solutions that align with each client’s goals.

Ian Burns

Ian plays an integral role in supporting our advisers and paraplanners, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

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Emma O'Connor

Emma joined us as a Life and Pensions Administrator to support the wealth team. The diverse daily tasks provide continuous learning, and she enjoys the sense of accomplishment that comes from completing files.

Rebecca Casey

As our office administrator, Rebecca keeps everything running seamlessly, supporting both clients and the team with her organisation, efficiency, and friendly approach.

Clare Butler

Clare joined the group in 2024, bringing over 21 years of administrative experience. Now focused on her passion for working with people, she is dedicated to providing a personal client experience and building strong relationships to support the growth of our Wills & Estate Planning services.

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Alison Eversden

Known for her approachable and reliable nature, she is passionate about fostering positive work experiences for both employers and employees. Alison takes pride in building lasting relationships and helping create smooth, supportive working environments.

Callum Innes

Callum works closely with clients to understand their goals and guide them throughout their financial journey, combining strong analytical planning with a client centric attitude

Sean Morton

I support financial advisers in delivering tailored financial planning solutions, combining detailed research, technical expertise, and a client-focused approach to help turn financial goals into achievable outcomes.

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Chelsea Moxom

Chelsea works as one of our Mortgage Administrators, supporting brokers throughout the mortgage process by managing case administration, coordinating documentation, and helping to ensure applications progress smoothly.

Eryne Hughes

Eryne is our social media assistant, alongside the marketing team, having joined our team in March 2026

Leigh Downham

Since joining Mortgage Network in 2012, I have worked closely with brokers to help them meet their compliance obligations, maintain high professional standards, and deliver positive customer outcomes through strong, trusted relationships and a collaborative approach.

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Kerry McDevitt

joined the company around three years ago as a Mortgage Processor, supporting advisers, clients, and introducers throughout the mortgage journey. The role has helped me build strong administrative, communication, and problem-solving skills, while balancing my role as a full-time mum.

Peter Stirrup

A market mortgage broker dedicated to delivering tailored, transparent advice with your best interests at the heart of every decision

Bronwyn Pullin

I have worked within the financial industry for 10 years now where I’ve developed great skills that successfully led me to being head of processing at Master Finance Specialist Brokers. I love what I do here, and enjoy meeting new people from all over the UK, whether that’s in person or over email.

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Hetty Mould

Home Insurance Specialist, joined in 2024. Always happy to help, friendly and approachable prioritising building strong, positive relationships with clients and delivering top service. Proud member of the JLM Protection team

Noah

I am an accountancy apprentice, and I enjoy learning through experience.

Danny Tyrrell

With 20 years of expertise and 10,000+ insurance policies arranged, I help individuals and families protect what matters most through expert advice on life insurance, income protection, critical illness cover, and more.

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Joe McNerney

A young and motivated financial services advisor with a background in professional sport, currently building on a broad financial knowledge through ongoing industry qualifications

Jane Parson

Jane enjoys bringing clarity, structure, and calm to busy operational environments. She is passionate about improving efficiency, supporting people to do their best work, and creating practical solutions that help teams and businesses deliver consistently strong outcomes.

Diane Barham

Diane joined the JLM Network in 2016 working within the Compliance Team as a File Checker. In 2022 Diane moved within the Network to work as a Data Administrator and assist within the HR Team and has recently begun to work closely with the Field Compliance Team. Diane is an approachable member of the team and always happy to help.

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Michael Edwards

I work as a Protection Adviser within the JLM Protection team, helping clients review and arrange protection policies that complement their mortgage and provide financial security for the future.

Dawn Bouchan

Dawn joined the team in 2025 and works as an administrator within the wealth team coordinating schedules, managing client communications, processing documentation and ensuring that client inquiries are addressed promptly

Karen Ryall

Karen has over 25 years’ experience within the financial services industry, specifically working in Training and Competence, she now works as our HR and Authorisations Administrator, supporting our new joiners on their recruitment journey with the JLM Mortgage Network.

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Joe Smith