About us

Good things take time. But we are ready to help you navigate your next move.

With you for the entire journey

Since 2007, we have provided trustworthy and honest independent financial advice to sports professionals, business owners, individuals and families throughout their lives.

Through forward planning and a long-term relationship, we will provide you with financial confidence for the years ahead.

Get to know your team
Dacre Staines
Partner and Financial Planner
Mark Easter
Financial Planner
Emer Fitton
Operations Manager
Michelle Coulton
Client Services Manager
Michelle Hayes
Client Services Manager
Dacre Staines
Partner and Financial Planner
Mark Easter
Financial Planner
Emer Fitton
Operations Manager
Michelle Coulton
Client Services Manager
Michelle Hayes
Client Services Manager
Dacre Staines
Partner and Financial Planner
Mark Easter
Financial Planner
Emer Fitton
Operations Manager
Michelle Coulton
Client Services Manager
Michelle Hayes
Client Services Manager
Dacre Staines
Partner and Financial Planner
Mark Easter
Financial Planner
Emer Fitton
Operations Manager
Michelle Coulton
Client Services Manager
Michelle Hayes
Client Services Manager
Dacre Staines
Partner and Financial Planner
Mark Easter
Financial Planner
Emer Fitton
Operations Manager
Michelle Coulton
Client Services Manager
Michelle Hayes
Client Services Manager
Meet the team
Meet the team

Our history

2007

DBL was established by mother and son team, Paula Staines and Dacre Staines.

2007

In November, Michelle Hayes joined us as our client services manager.

2013

In March, Emer Fitton joined the team as our operations manager.

2016

Michelle Coulton joined us in June as our client services manager.

2018

In January, we welcomed Mark Easter into the team as a trainee financial planner, he qualified in September 2019.

2018

We wanted to switch things up, so we changed our logo and had a company rebrand.

2020

Paula retired from the company. Read the kind words from her clients here.

2024

During 2024, we launched our brand-new website.

Read our VouchedFor reviews

See what clients say about the team by reading our VouchedFor reviews. We have also been listed as a “Top Rated Firm” in the 2024 guide and we are the only Top Rated Firm in Wilmslow.

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