For your brighter future
Radiant Financial Group is a growing national group, bringing together independent financial planners and employee benefits consultants alongside our proprietary investment platform and discretionary fund management capability.
We are proud to be both client-focused and people-focused—creating an environment where well-supported teams can deliver an exceptional client experience. We’re building a fully integrated proposition, underpinned by our platform and investment expertise. We also take the time to understand each client’s objectives, financial position and attitude to risk, so we can deliver tailored, compliant advice and investment solutions with confidence.
To support this, we grow by acquiring and partnering with like-minded businesses that share our culture and ambition—strengthening an integrated offering across advice, platform and investments.
By centralising regulatory and operational support, we give former business owners and their teams more time to focus on clients, advisers and growth—while remaining close to the relationships that matter most.
If you share our values and are considering the next step for your business, we’d welcome a conversation about joining Radiant Financial Group and building a meaningful future together.
Radiant Financial Group includes:
Tailored advice for individuals and businesses
Modern, intuitive investment platforms
Managed investment solutions
Our clients love Radiant because of…
goals-based approach
aligned with your personal goals, values and lifestyle.
built around you
whether that be online,
in-person or both.
financial advice that is personal and accessible not intimidating.
Portal Access
access and view all your finances 24/7 on any mobile or web device.
with approachable staff
in offices across the UK.
investment team
ensures seamless service, quick decisions and personalised insight.
as our environmental, social and governance (ESG) values shape everything we do.
and collaborations
with market-leading organisations for stability and strength.
Meet the leadership behind Radiant
Our leadership team brings decades of experience to ensure you receive thoughtful, consistent service and a financial partner you can rely on long into the future.
Derek Elliot
Chairman of Radiant Financial Group
Derek Elliot
Chairman of Radiant Financial Group
With 25 years’ experience in private equity, Derek has invested across multiple sectors and held a range of senior board positions. He was a Principal at Permira, working on major buyouts across Europe, before co-founding Darwin Private Equity, where he supported several UK mid-market companies. Today, he chairs Radiant Financial Group and Wise, and serves as a Non-Executive Director of Energy Aspects and Times Higher Education. Derek lives with his partner and three children and is a lifelong Arsenal supporter who enjoys family life and travel.
Simon Cogman-Hellier
Chief Executive Officer
Simon Cogman-Hellier
Chief Executive Officer
With over 40 years’ experience in financial services, Simon has worked as a financial planner and held several senior leadership roles, including Managing Director of multiple financial services businesses and running his own consultancy. Simon lives in Cheshire with his husband and their large family of dogs. Outside of work, he enjoys farm life and is currently undertaking another major house renovation project.
James Cumming
Chief Finance Officer
James Cumming
Chief Finance Officer
James joined Radiant Financial Group in September 2020, bringing extensive financial and leadership experience. Before this, he spent eight years at Complete Cover Group, including six as Group CFO, where he oversaw the company’s sale in early 2020. Earlier in his career, he spent a decade at EY, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and advising financial services clients on transactions. At Radiant, James leads the finance function, manages debt facilities to support acquisitions, and oversees financial due diligence during M&A activity. Outside of work, he’s a keen cyclist and runner and enjoys time with his two young sons.
ESG at Radiant
Doing the right thing—for people and planet
At Radiant, we do not just talk about responsibility – we live it. Our environmental, social, and
governance (ESG) values shape how we work, how we treat people, and how we grow.
- Hybrid working and smart travel have cut our carbon emissions.
- We have partnered with the Carbon Neutral Britain Climate Fund to offset 100% of our carbon footprint.
- We are committed to continuous improvement – aligning our operations with government climate targets.
Every team member plays a part in building a greener, fairer future.
Radiant Financial Group
Join our team
We are building something special – and we want brilliant people to be part of it. At Radiant, you will find an open, collaborative culture where ideas are welcomed, and development is encouraged.