Director and Chartered Financial Planner

Fellow of the Personal Finance Society

Richard Slater

BA (Hons) FPFS

Richard joined forces with long-time friend and colleague David Craven to establish Craven Slater in 2004 and is based at the company’s Halifax office.

Richard is a trusted adviser to a wide variety of clients across the UK. He has over 25 years experience in financial services, holds Chartered Financial Planner status and is a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society.

Throughout his career, Richard has earned a reputation as a no-nonsense problem solver, who prides himself on his approachable demeanour.

Richard delivers innovative and market leading intergenerational advice for clients at all life-stages. He provides simple explanations for complex planning solutions throughout the whole financial planning process and takes pleasure in being able to help his clients to achieve their financial objectives.

Richard enjoys the great outdoors, taking full advantage of rural life from his farm in West Yorkshire. He is Dad to Charlotte, Max and Connie.

Craven Slater, E Mill, Dean Clough Mills, Halifax, HX3 5AX
Telephone: 01422 247225 Mobile: 07711 651776 Email: richard.slater@cravenslater.com

Director and Chartered Financial Planner

Fellow of the Personal Finance Society

David Craven

BA (Hons) FPFS

David set up Craven Slater in 2004, collaborating with friend and colleague Richard Slater. Along with Richard he has overseen the development of the business to what it is today; a forward looking financial advisory practice with clients at the core and ethics at its heart.

With over 25 years experience in financial services, David has continued with his professional development initially becoming a Chartered Financial Planner and then moving onto becoming a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, the society’s highest qualification attainable.

David provides clients with targeted advice to help them make the most of their finances, drawing on extensive knowledge developed through years of industry experience; he excels in providing advice in specialised areas, while mapping a coherent overall strategy. He also enjoys developing the very talented team at Craven Slater so that our client experience is enriched.

David enjoys cycling and walking his English Springer Spaniel and regularly attends live sporting events. His claim to fame comes from hitting two straight sixes while playing cricket at Yorkshire's famous Headingley ground.

David also collects fine wine and plays the guitar. He has two daughters, Amelie and Lilia.

Blackbox Business Centre, Beech Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5ER
Telephone: 01625 521297 Mobile: 07710 603894 Email: david.craven@cravenslater.com

Chartered Financial Planner

Eric Craven

LLB (Hons) APFS

The brother of company founder David Craven, Eric joined Craven Slater shortly after its inception in 2004, bringing with him significant legal expertise.

Eric's prior experience had been as a Solicitor for 15 years, dealing with both private and commercial clients and he now provides holistic financial planning to both private and corporate clients.

Whilst bringing the benefit of a professional background to his work, Eric’s concern is to simplify what is often a complex subject for our clients and to ensure the most appropriate solution is found.

Married with two children, his first name is actually Richard, although he has been known as Eric since early childhood.   Like his brother, Eric is a wine enthusiast, which has led him to meet and develop friendships with winemakers across Europe.

Telephone: 01772 497001 Mobile: 07778316009 Email: eric.craven@cravenslater.com

Financial Planner

Robert Slater

BEd (Hons) DipPFS Cert SMP

Rob has over 17 years’ experience in the industry and joined Craven Slater as an Associate Adviser in 2004, following his time as an Adviser at Friends Provident.

Based at our Halifax offices in West Yorkshire, Rob advises clients on all aspects of financial planning. He holds the Diploma in Financial Planning and Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice.

Clients quickly discover than nothing is too much trouble for Rob, and he is known for his professional approach and broad knowledge of his specialist fields. Building a good rapport with clients is of great importance to Rob and he thoroughly enjoys meeting both new and existing clients to review their financial planning requirements.

Beyond work, Rob has three daughters and a grandson. He enjoys walking the dogs with his wife Charlotte, spending time in the garden and when time permits, he loves riding his trials motorbike.

Craven Slater, E Mill, Dean Clough Mills, Halifax, HX3 5AX
Telephone: 01422 247225 Mobile: 07753 774652 Email: robert.slater@cravenslater.com

Chartered Financial Planner

Fellow of the Personal Finance Society

Stuart Eckley

BA (Hons) FPFS

 Stuart has been a member of the Craven Slater team since 2009 and is a Chartered Financial Planner. Additionally, Stuart has achieved the status of Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, the society’s highest achievement.

Stuart has built up an excellent reputation for providing advice to individuals, families, businesses and for those in retirement. Often working alongside accountants and solicitors to deliver comprehensive solutions, clients find Stuart to be both dedicated and conscientious.

Stuart has a passion for helping clients achieve their goals, guiding them through life events and their financial decision making using lifestyle planning technology to visualise their future.

Stuart enjoys family time and dog walks, as well as having a keen interest in sports.

Blackbox Business Centre, Beech Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5ER
Telephone: 01625 521297 Mobile: 07743 453383 Email: stuart.eckley@cravenslater.com

Chartered Financial Planner

Fellow of the Personal Finance Society

Craig Nisbet

FPFS

Craig is a financial planner based at our Wilmslow office. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Craig started his career with Scottish Life in Edinburgh where he held a number of operational roles. He relocated to Wilmslow in 2006 shortly after Royal London’s acquisition of Scottish Life.

Craig joined Craven Slater in 2017 and holds the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning and the Award in Long Term Care Insurance. He is also a Pension Transfer Specialist and a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society.

Craig offers his clients a comprehensive service, working hard to ensure that they understand even the most complex areas of financial planning.

Craig is a keen football fan, he enjoys spending time with his family and walking Louie, his lively Cocker Spaniel. Craig is happily married to Donna and has a grown-up daughter, Emma.

Blackbox Business Centre, Beech Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5ER
Telephone: 01625 521297 Mobile: 07483 169127 Email: craig.nisbet@cravenslater.com

CHARTERED FINANCIAL PLANNER

Barny Kilroy

BA (Hons) APFS

Barny is a Chartered Financial Planner, he joined the team at Craven Slater in 2020.

Barny holds a degree in Financial Services and the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning. He has over 15 years industry experience, having previously worked at an Asset Management firm.

Barny works closely with Craven Slater Director and co-founder, David Craven to deliver comprehensive solutions to each clients’ individual circumstances. He specialises in using to cash flow modelling to help clients to visualise and understand their long term financial plans.

Outside of the office, Barny enjoys cooking (and eating!), watching live sport and spending time with his young children, Finn and Darcy.

Blackbox Business Centre, Beech Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5ER
Telephone: 01625 521297 Mobile: 07541 645004 Email: barny.kilroy@cravenslater.com

Chartered FINANCIAL PLANNER

Fellow of the Personal Finance Society

Kieran Foster

BA (Hons) FPFS

Kieran is a Chartered Financial Planner and a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society.

Since graduating from university with a degree in Business Management with Accounting and Finance, he has worked diligently to gain further knowledge and qualifications in financial planning. He now holds the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning and the Award in Long Term Care Insurance.

Kieran has worked closely alongside both Richard and David during his time at Craven Slater and has built up a wealth of knowledge which he now utilises to deliver a dependable service to a wide range of clients. Kieran takes pride in providing his clients with complete financial planning solutions and ensuring that they thoroughly understand the intricacies of the plans which are put in place.

Outside of work, Kieran has a keen focus on living a healthy lifestyle and spends his spare time weight training, hiking, and snowboarding.

Blackbox Business Centre, Beech Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5ER
Telephone: 01625 521297 Mobile: 07541 645003 Email: kieran.foster@cravenslater.com