The aFinancial Team
Welcome to aFinancial, where over two decades of expertise meets fresh, innovative ideas. Since 2004, Tala and David have been providing trusted mortgage and financial advice. With their guidance and our talented team, we ensure every client receives clear, fair, and tailored advice.
At aFinancial, we take pride in our exceptional service and client satisfaction. This success is driven by our team’s dedication and commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
We’re passionate about nurturing the next generation of financial services professionals. Through our apprenticeship programs, we provide young talent with the skills to succeed. This approach ensures our service remains fast, efficient, and future-ready.
Most Buy To Let Mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
David Golt
CF6 CeFA
Senior Partner
0121 296 2518
David has worked with Tala at aFinancial from the very begining and the driving force of the team. As the most experienced member, David is often called on to deal with the complex cases that come through the door. He is able to use his two decades of experience to find the best solution for his clients.
If you need help with a complex purchase, a tricky situation or perhaps a larger portfolio of buy-to-let properties, David is your advisor.
Tala Maleki
LLB CeMAP
Senior Partner
0121 296 2518
Tala is a Senior Partner at aFinancial who has a Law degree from the University of Wolverhampton. She has a wealth of experience in the finance industry from her previous role at HSBC, where she worked for over 10 years.
Tala created aFinancial and joined Openwork in 2009. She is ofcourse instrumental in growing the business and providing strategic direction. Tala is a respected and trusted professional who leads by example and delivers exceptional results for her clients.
Hassan Alam
CeMAP
Mortgage & Insurance Expert
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Hassan is one of our longest-serving employees who started his career with us at the age of 17. He has grown with the team and developed his skills and expertise over the years.
Hassan became fully qualified with us and is a trusted and reliable professional who always puts his clients first. Hassan is a friendly and helpful colleague who brings positive energy to the office.
Andrew Quinton-Jones
CeMAP
Mortgage Expert
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Andrew is a mortgage advisor who has been with us since 2014. Andrew joined us as an apprentice and through hard work and perseverance, achieved fully competent status shortly after.
Andrew offers bespoke advice on mortgages and other related services such as buildings insurance, surveys, and mortgage protection. He is a knowledgeable and friendly professional who enjoys helping people achieve their financial goals.
Joseph Murdoch
Business Development
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Joseph is responsible for business development, bringing innovative strategies to grow our client base and improve service offerings. His expertise in business development ensures the team's growth and success.
Joseph has been integral in building our social media presence and has helped us reach a wider audience as a virtue.
Michael Averill
Protection Specialist
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Michael is a newer addition to our growing team, joining as an apprentice in 2023. Michael's extreme competence and diligent service to our clients have led to quick progression within the team and our hearts.
Michael has quickly become a protection specialist, ensuring clients have the best insurance and protection plans. His dedication to client welfare and expertise in protection products provides peace of mind to our clients.
Thomas Newbury
Mortgage Progression Specialist
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Thomas is new to the team, joining in 2024. Thomas has a strong background in service and as a former estate agent, we have been keen to use his industry knowledge to benefit our clients and their purchase journey.
Thomas is a mortgage progression specialist, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for our clients from application to completion. His attention to detail and commitment to client satisfaction have been inspiring to us and our clients, and he has quickly become a credit to the team and our clients alike.
