Joanne Deacon - Operations Manager

joanne.deacon@ejsfp.co.uk

With more than 25 years of experience in Financial Services, Joanne has been an integral part of the EJS team since joining in September 2020. During this time, she has developed a strong blend of client‑focused expertise, operational insight, and hands‑on team leadership. She is committed to supporting clients, ensuring processes and office operations run smoothly, and strengthening her team’s capability and confidence through practical guidance and day‑to‑day support.

Away from work, Joanne enjoys spending her free time touring the UK in her motorhome alongside her husband and their two dogs. From uncovering hidden gems to revisiting much-loved locations, she values the chance to be outdoors, relax and unwind.

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At a glance

The Team

Emma Duncan

Managing Director

DipPFS

Emma is the Managing Director of EJS and brings a strong analytical and technical foundation to the business, supported by her degree in Mathematics.

Andrew Strickland

Senior Financial Planner

DipPFS, CertPFS (DM & Securities)

Andrew is a Senior Financial Planner and joined EJS in 2024 having worked in financial services for over 20 years.

Jason Ogelman

Employee Benefits Consultant

Jason specialises exclusively in advising businesses on employee benefits. His deep understanding of the employee benefits landscape enables him to support companies in designing, implementing, and managing…

Joanne Deacon

Operations Manager

Cert CII (FS)

With more than 25 years of experience in Financial Services, Joanne has been an integral part of the EJS team since joining in September 2020.

Briony Gibson

Paraplanner

With over 13 years of experience in Financial Services Briony brings strong technical knowledge and practical insight to the EJS team.

Wayne Roy

Paraplanning Administrator

Wayne joined EJS in November 2024, bringing with him three decades of experience gained in a long‑standing and highly dedicated previous role.

Patricia Lake

Administrator

Patricia joined EJS in 2022, bringing with her a wealth of administration experience that she has confidently applied to her role.