John Clayton
About John Clayton
John Clayton is an Equity Release Sales Manager with over eight years of experience in the Equity Release market, currently working at Age Partnership in Leeds, United Kingdom. He emphasizes client interests and acts as a mentor to develop advisers' skills, having previously worked at Prudential Assurance and Age Partnership in various roles.
Work at Age Partnership
John Clayton has been serving as the Equity Release Sales Manager at Age Partnership since 2011. In this role, he leads a team of Equity Release Advisers, focusing on client interests as a core value. His responsibilities include mentoring and coaching advisers to enhance their sales skills, behaviors, and working practices. Prior to his current position, he worked as an Equity Release Adviser at Age Partnership from 2009 to 2011, further developing his expertise in the Equity Release market.
Previous Experience at Prudential Assurance
Before joining Age Partnership, John Clayton worked at Prudential Assurance as an Equity Release Adviser from 2007 to 2009. During his two years in this role, based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, he gained valuable experience in the Equity Release sector, contributing to his overall knowledge and expertise in the field.
Education and Expertise
John Clayton has pursued extensive education in financial advice and planning. He studied at ifs University College, where he completed the Advanced Financial Advice program and earned the DipFA designation from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, he obtained a Level 3 Certificate in Equity Release from The Chartered Insurance Institute in 2011, and a Financial Planning Certificate from 1994 to 1995. He also holds a CeSRE qualification in Supervision in a Regulated Environment, achieved from 2011 to 2012, and a CeMAP qualification in Mortgage Advice and Practice from 2000.
Specialized Experience in Equity Release
With over eight years of specialized experience in the Equity Release market, John Clayton focuses on leading and developing a team of advisers. His role emphasizes continuous enhancement of technical knowledge to provide clients with informed perspectives on Equity Release within the broader context of financial planning. His commitment to client interests and adviser development is central to his leadership approach.