Financial Advisor Buckingham
Patronus Partners is an independent financial advisor working with clients in Buckingham and the surrounding areas, recognised by Spear’s Magazine as one of the Top 10 Wealth Managers in the UK.
We provide considered, long-term financial guidance shaped around individual objectives, combining institutional expertise with a more personal and measured approach.
A More Considered Approach to Financial Advice in Buckingham
Buckingham is a historic market town, home to a wide range of families, professionals and business owners, many of whom are making important financial decisions as their circumstances develop.
We work with clients across Buckingham, including Maids Moreton, Gawcott, Padbury, Steeple Claydon and surrounding Buckinghamshire villages, helping them structure their finances with clarity and long-term focus.
Patronus Partners was founded in 2015 on the belief that financial advice should be independent, transparent and aligned with clients — not driven by corporate structures or product-led solutions.
Today, we remain a staff-owned business, offering a more considered and personal approach than is typically found within larger firms.
What we do
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We structure financial plans and investment portfolios with a strong focus on tax efficiency, helping clients in Buckingham make well-informed decisions that support long-term financial security.
As legislation, family circumstances and objectives evolve, we provide ongoing guidance to ensure your financial plan remains aligned with your wider position.
Our advice is clear and transparent, with no initial fees.
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Navigating today’s investment environment requires discipline, adaptability and a long-term perspective. As an independent financial advisor working with clients in Buckingham, we take a flexible approach to portfolio management, responding to changing market conditions where appropriate.
Without the constraints of in-house products, we invest based solely on what we believe offers the strongest opportunities.
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Some clients utilise our execution-only trading and custody services, allowing them to consolidate their investments within a single structure.
Our trading team works alongside hedge funds and family offices, providing access to institutional-quality execution, settlement and custody.
A Different Approach to Financial Advice in Buckingham
Our approach is shaped by a clear philosophy — one that places clients ahead of convention.
“We are all escapees from large firms and feel that clients no longer want the bland industry stereotype but prefer a smaller firm whose interests are aligned with theirs. The industry is ever- homogenising and unfortunately seems to focus more on shareholders than on clients".
— James Barton, Spear’s magazine.
This philosophy underpins how we work with clients in Buckingham, ensuring advice is always independent, considered and aligned with long-term outcomes.
The Unspoken Truth…
is that many large financial advice firms are structured around growth, rather than client outcomes.
As an independent financial advisor working with clients in Buckingham, we are not constrained by in-house funds, excessive client volumes or shareholder pressures.
Our focus is entirely on providing clear, unbiased advice that supports better long-term financial decision-making.
We recommend only what we believe represents the highest standard of thinking and investment opportunity, with the aim of delivering meaningful, long-term results.
"Patronus’ from the original Latin, is a person who stood as a protector to another, who was called his ‘client’. It struck a chord with us.”
— Paul Kavanagh CEO
Why Choose an Independent Financial Advisor in Buckingham?
Independence
We are an employee-owned firm, without external shareholders or internal revenue targets influencing our advice. This ensures our recommendations remain aligned with the interests of our clients.
Freedom
We are not restricted to in-house products or fixed strategies, allowing us to invest with flexibility based on what is most appropriate in each situation.
Performance
Our approach is focused on long-term outcomes. Our portfolios have consistently delivered strong performance relative to industry benchmarks.
Experience
Our team brings extensive experience advising private clients, including senior roles within global financial institutions.
Close Relationships
We work with a limited number of clients, enabling us to maintain a more considered and personal level of service.
Fees
We operate a transparent fee structure, with no initial charges for advice and clear ongoing costs.
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Paul Kavanagh
Director
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Jeremy Steinson
Director
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S-J Kavanagh
Operations
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James Barton
Investment Director
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John Prior
Director, CIO
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Kareem Khouri
Director, COO
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Dan Dowding
Head of Wealth Management
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Penny Rooney
Head of Compliance
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Richard Griffiths
Trading Manager
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Harriet Harrison
Operations
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Jonathan Jackson
Head of Research
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James Blackmore
Trader
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Recognised Among the UK’s Leading Wealth Managers
Patronus Partners has been recognised for its approach to independent wealth management, reflecting both the experience of the team and the strength of its long-term investment philosophy.
“One of the top 10 Wealth Managers in the UK. Barton is a dichotomy... An affable bonhomie, but with a sharp, disruptive, forward-thinking mind. His preference for questioning the rules, combined with his friendly nature, is why clients seek his insightful advice and why he is regarded as one of the top practitioners in the industry"
— James Barton Investment Director Review in Spear’s
This level of recognition reflects the standard of advice we provide to clients in Buckingham.
Serving Clients in Buckingham and Beyond
While our offices are based in London and Berkshire, we work closely with clients in Buckingham and across North Buckinghamshire, offering a flexible and highly personalised service.
Berkshire
1650 Arlington Business Park, Reading, Berkshire. RG7 4SA
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