Meet the Team
Redwood Wealth was established by three directors who had worked together for many years and recognised they shared the same philosophy about financial advice.
Experience matters. So does judgment. But above all, clients value clarity, consistency and a relationship built on trust. Each director brings a distinct professional background, yet all share a measured approach and a commitment to long-term client partnerships.
Meet the Team
Simon Collins
BSc (Hons), DipFA, Cert CII (MP & ER)
Director and Founder
Director and Founder
Professional background
Simon began his career as a financial adviser in 2006 at Nationwide Building Society before moving to NatWest, where he broadened his experience into corporate financial planning and worked closely with business owners.
In 2015, he joined Prudential and developed considerable expertise in private client wealth management and retirement planning. In 2020, Simon transitioned to independent financial advice, allowing him to provide solutions tailored fully to individual client needs.
Simon specialises in helping clients grow wealth during their working lives and then structure that wealth carefully to support the lifestyle they want in retirement. His approach is centred on understanding the individual behind the portfolio. Clients consistently value his commitment to personal advice rather than a standardised approach, as well as his ability to explain complex financial matters in clear, straightforward terms.
In 2015, he joined Prudential and developed considerable expertise in private client wealth management and retirement planning. In 2020, Simon transitioned to independent financial advice, allowing him to provide solutions tailored fully to individual client needs.
Simon specialises in helping clients grow wealth during their working lives and then structure that wealth carefully to support the lifestyle they want in retirement. His approach is centred on understanding the individual behind the portfolio. Clients consistently value his commitment to personal advice rather than a standardised approach, as well as his ability to explain complex financial matters in clear, straightforward terms.
Personal
Simon lives in Canterbury with his partner of over 20 years and their Labrador, Riley, who rarely leaves his side.
Travel is a longstanding passion, with journeys across six continents and memorable experiences in Alaska, Chile, Tokyo and Costa Rica. Running is equally important to him. Simon has completed 12 marathons to date and has taken part in major races in London, New York, Chicago, Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam. With four of the six World Marathon Majors completed, Boston and Tokyo remain firmly in his sights.
Travel is a longstanding passion, with journeys across six continents and memorable experiences in Alaska, Chile, Tokyo and Costa Rica. Running is equally important to him. Simon has completed 12 marathons to date and has taken part in major races in London, New York, Chicago, Paris, Berlin, and Amsterdam. With four of the six World Marathon Majors completed, Boston and Tokyo remain firmly in his sights.
Meet the Team
Susan Whittick
DipFA, CeMAP, Cert CII (MP & ER)
Director and Founder
Director and Founder
Professional background
Susan has been advising clients since 2008 and brings a breadth of expertise across financial planning, mortgage advice and equity release.
Her career began at Nationwide Building Society before she moved into private client wealth management at Prudential. Over time, she refined her approach and transitioned to independent advice, enabling her to offer bespoke solutions to both private individuals and corporate clients.
Susan takes a holistic view of financial planning. She is particularly experienced in pre- and post-retirement strategy, wealth management and supporting clients through complex life events, including ill health or bereavement. Intergenerational planning forms an important part of her work, helping families preserve and transfer wealth thoughtfully.
Clients appreciate Susan’s approachable manner and her ability to simplify complex financial concepts without losing substance. Her advice is structured, but always personal.
Her career began at Nationwide Building Society before she moved into private client wealth management at Prudential. Over time, she refined her approach and transitioned to independent advice, enabling her to offer bespoke solutions to both private individuals and corporate clients.
Susan takes a holistic view of financial planning. She is particularly experienced in pre- and post-retirement strategy, wealth management and supporting clients through complex life events, including ill health or bereavement. Intergenerational planning forms an important part of her work, helping families preserve and transfer wealth thoughtfully.
Clients appreciate Susan’s approachable manner and her ability to simplify complex financial concepts without losing substance. Her advice is structured, but always personal.
Personal
Susan lives in Kent with her two children and is actively involved in supporting them at their sporting events. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, concerts and theatre, valuing experiences that bring both energy and perspective.
She believes balance is important. Professional dedication and personal fulfilment can, and should, sit comfortably alongside one another.
She believes balance is important. Professional dedication and personal fulfilment can, and should, sit comfortably alongside one another.
Meet the Team
Mark Santer
DipCII MSWW
Director and Founder
Director and Founder
Professional background
With a career in financial services spanning more than three decades since March 1988, he has accumulated a wealth of experience across a wide variety of roles within the industry. This breadth of experience has given him a deep and well‑rounded understanding of what truly matters when it comes to serving clients effectively.
At the heart of his philosophy is the belief that, despite the industry’s evolution over the years, one fundamental principle remains unchanged: the client’s best interest must always come first. On a personal level, he has always chosen to work only with people he genuinely likes — because building real, lasting relationships means he can look forward to returning to each client year after year, delivering the kind of ongoing service that truly makes a difference.
At the heart of his philosophy is the belief that, despite the industry’s evolution over the years, one fundamental principle remains unchanged: the client’s best interest must always come first. On a personal level, he has always chosen to work only with people he genuinely likes — because building real, lasting relationships means he can look forward to returning to each client year after year, delivering the kind of ongoing service that truly makes a difference.
Personal
In his downtime, he is happiest in the kitchen cooking for his family, and his wife Sally often jokes that he must have been a chef in a previous life.
He has a wide range of interests, including serving on the management committee and singing with The Kent Police Male Voice Choir, helping to raise money for charities through the 12-plus concerts they perform each year.
Among his current projects is the restoration of a 1948 Riley RMA Saloon car — an enjoyable, if demanding, investment of both time and money.
He has a wide range of interests, including serving on the management committee and singing with The Kent Police Male Voice Choir, helping to raise money for charities through the 12-plus concerts they perform each year.
Among his current projects is the restoration of a 1948 Riley RMA Saloon car — an enjoyable, if demanding, investment of both time and money.
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