The Pentelow Practice
Introducing Alan, Emma & Robert Pentelow
Alan Pentelow, Chairman – The Wealth of Experience



Alan is a founder Partner of the St. James's Place Partnership and one of only 36 Principal Partners within the group. He brings over 25 years experience in financial services to his role as Principal of The Pentelow Practice Ltd.

Building and consolidating the range of client services for The Pentelow Practice Ltd over the years has been one of Alan’s key focuses based around the premise of enabling clients to protect, grow and enjoy their wealth, as well as being able to pass it on.

Alan is a keen rugby union fan, and has enjoyed the role of Yorkshire RUFC selector, along with being President of Halifax RUFC.

His Specialisms

Strategic planning, problem solving and the ability to think outside the box are Alan’s main strengths. He has utilised these skills to tackle many challenges he has experienced over the years, while building and consolidating the range of services to clients and the reputation of The Pentelow Practice Ltd. Alan’s areas of expertise are the investment market and inheritance tax planning.



Emma Pentelow, Director MA (Hons) – A Fresh Approach to Finance from The Pentelow Practice



Emma joined her father in the practice in 2001, following extensive experience gained in the industry.

Dedicated to the development of the team, and its offering to clients, she is passionate about building a Practice which offers equal support to both corporate and private clients through an individual approach.

With Emma comes charisma and a strong commitment to her clients’ best interests. Passionate about bringing financial planning to the forefront of clients’ minds her straightforward style paints a clear picture, so people can truly understand their financial position.

With a sincerely thorough approach, Emma’s clients benefit from an awareness of every opportunity available to them, as she revels in uncovering the best possible route for every circumstance.

Her Specialisms

An impressive track record for companies' group pensions; income replacement; death in service schemes and shareholder protections.

Emma brings experience from:
  • MA from University of Glasgow

  • Year at University in USA

  • Large Plc and Investment Bank

  • Chartered Insurance Institute’s Financial Planning Certificate

  • Mortgage Advice Qualification


Robert Pentelow, Director BA (Hons) – Proactive Planning for Decisive People



Rob became involved within the Practice in 2007, following 7 years of running his own health club business. This has helped him develop a key understanding of a private enterprise.

Passionate about the service provided by the team, Rob is a key advocate of meeting customer needs, and is diligent in ensuring that clients' expectations are exceeded.

Rob is heavily involved with the development of the Practice and is dedicated to contributing to its continued success. Easy going and approachable with an infectious enthusiasm, clients enjoy his personable manner and energy.

His Specialisms

  • Retirement Planning and Pension Transfers

  • Short, Medium and Long term Investment Planning Strategies

  • Development of Corporate Networks

  • Communication skills; Customer Service

  • Chartered Insurance Institute’s Financial Planning Certificate