Meet the team
Richard Branson
Director/Founder
”Richard is a fully qualified Mortgage and Protection broker with over 13 years’ experience working within the financial industry. He started his career at LLoyds Banking group working as a Branch manager . He then joined a local independent mortgage company in the heart of Sussex in 2014 before branching out in 2021 to own his own brokerage.
Throughout the years Richard has built on his knowledge and connections within the industry, which has made the decision to form his own company an effortless decision.
Richard brings a wealth of knowledge, not only in mortgage services, but also in protection related services. He will guide you throughout the entire process, maintaining a professional service throughout and provide you with clear advice about how to protect your home and your family.
Richard has lived in Sussex all his life and when he isn’t working, he loves to spend time with his wife Laura and their children.”
Mary Hendrie-Burse
Mortgage and Protection Adviser
Mary is a Mortgage and Protection Adviser, having obtained qualifications for Mortgage, Protection and Equity Release advise, including the Advanced Mortgage Advice qualification with the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). With 20 years’ experience within the financial services sector, being predominantly mortgages, Mary has previously worked for a Mortgage Lender and Mortgage Networks. Mary is now focusing on specialising on mortgage and protection advise, including complex income, self-employed, buy to let, and adverse mortgages. Mary also provides advise on protecting your Family and home, should the unexpected happen.
In her spare time Mary loves to spend time with her family, walking and with her two sons.
David Olumefun
Mortgage and Protection Adviser
David is a fully qualified Mortgage Adviser, with full advice for both Mortgages and Protection.
He is an MBA Marketing graduate of the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria and a Business and Management graduate of Hope Business School, Liverpool Hope University, where he graduated with Distinction.
He loves to spend time with clients to make sure that they have a great service but more importantly the very best advice
David is a huge presents in his local community and very involved with his local church, in his spare time he loves to spend time with his Wife and children.
Jacqui Mansfield
Senior Admin/PA
Jacqui is a confident, caring, outgoing person, who has worked in financial services for 35 years in a number of roles supporting advisors as an Administrator/Personal Assistant, working closely with their clients, striving to achieve the best for their situations. She handles sales progression liaising with mortgage providers, solicitors and life companies to ensure all transactions are completed as soon as is possible. She brings a wealth of knowledge and personality to Mortgage Pro Sussex!
In her spare time, she loves to sing and enjoys all genres of music. She also enjoys yoga, walking and having fun with her family and grandchildren.
Her biggest achievements, apart from being a mum, are climbing Ben Nevis in September 2011 and Scar Fell August 2013. Snowdon has yet to be conquered!