Leanne founded The Practice Bridge in 2024, providing expert support in Administration, Paraplanning, Coaching, and Consultancy.
She’s developed a service designed to empower SJP professionals to focus on what truly matters – delivering outstanding financial advice and client service.
Leanne Berycz – Director
With over 20 years’ experience as a Senior Manager and Operations Director, Leanne played a key role in growing a hugely successful IFA practice in King’s Lynn. She knows exactly what it takes to build, run and scale a thriving business – and she brings that expertise to everything she does. She’s also a highly trained leadership coach, passionate about helping others to reach their potential!
Outside work, you’ll find her in the garden or baking in the kitchen, with the produce she grows for her family and friends.
Jordan Wilson – Head of Administration
Jordan comes from an IFA background in administration and is Platinum Standard SJP Accredited Practice Support Specialist. Jordan is a keen gamer and foodie.
Angie Baker – Head of Client Servicing
Angie has worked for many years in financial services, starting with her first ever job and she’s been dedicated to the industry ever since!
As our lead in client servicing, she’s happiest when talking on the telephone to clients, making appointments and helping our partners prepare for their meetings. Outside work, she enjoys spending time with her family – her guilty pleasure is a rom-com… Dirty Dancing and Love Actually are her all-time favourites!
Rachel Fellows – Client Servicing
Having worked with both Angie and Jordan before, Rachel was the perfect fit to join the PB team and support Angie in delivering exceptional service to our partners. Rachel’s all about keeping things running smoothly and making sure everyone is looked after.
When she’s not at work, you’ll find her getting creative with crafting or enjoying a breezy walk along the beach with her family and little dog, Lottie.
Kelly Mcmanus – Administrator
Kelly’s worked within the industry, providing support for the last 8 years and she’s our data harvesting wiz!
She love’s spending time chasing ceding scheme information for our partners and paraplanners – ensuring a quick and efficient turnaround for you.
When she’s not phoning providers, you’ll find her engrossed in a Netflix crime thriller, cat Link by her side or making memories with her children.
Emma Dickson – Client Servicing
Emma has worked within the financial sector for a “few years” now (even though she still claims to be 25).
She loves organising, scheduling and spreadsheets – and is happiest when she’s looking at data!
In her spare time, Emma spends time travelling the UK and Europe in her motorhome with her husband and cocker spaniel Dougie – finding a quiet spot with a glass of wine in hand is her happy place.
Claire Ritson – Paraplanner
Claire has been in the industry since 2002 and has held Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society since 2014 – a true mark of her dedication and expertise. With a strong focus on pensions, she brings years of specialist knowledge to the team and is always happy to share her insights.
Outside work, Claire loves getting outdoors for hikes and adventures with her husband and children. She also loves catching up with family and friends.
Sam Woolnough – Paraplanner
Sam first joined the industry 2022. Working for a single partner practice, Sam helped streamline operations, so that the partner could focus on expanding his business, whilst Sam also completed his Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning.
Sam enjoys problem solving and quickly realised he wished to focus on paraplanning for partners. He has been providing support to multiple practices ever since.
In his spare time, he plays the electric guitar and is an avid clay pigeon shooter.