Chris MacDonald

Chartered Financial Planner

Chris joined Aspire in 2025, bringing several years of experience as a financial planner and a passion for helping clients make confident, well-informed financial decisions. He began his career in financial services in 2019 and qualified as an adviser in 2021, working with clients across pensions, investments and retirement planning at a Bath-based IFA before moving to a national wealth management firm.

Chris works closely with business owners, senior professionals and those approaching or in retirement, helping them bring clarity to their financial position and make informed decisions about the future. He particularly enjoys building long-term relationships with clients and translating complex financial matters into clear, practical advice that gives people confidence and peace of mind.

When he’s not working, Chris can usually be found running, cycling or playing football. He’s completed a half marathon, half Ironman and marathon since 2021 and has plans for more events in future, provided his knees agree. He loves cooking for friends, discovering new recipes and winding down with a good book.

Meet the rest of our team

Nikki King

Managing Partner

Ian Larthe de Langladure

Partner & Financial Planner

Steve Pine

Partner & Chartered Financial Planner

Ken Hall

Partner & Chartered Financial Planner

Naomi Keith

Partner & Chartered Financial Planner

Sean Guirey

Partner & Financial Planner

Jack Powell

Chartered Financial Planner

Charlotte Croose

Compliance & Technical

Thomas Dewar

Senior Paraplanner

Kate Gillings

Paraplanner

Sam Cardy

Paraplanner

Ryan Kent

Paraplanner

Josh Aistrup-Brown

Assistant Paraplanner

Niall Weston

Assistant Paraplanner

Leonie Milne

Planner Support

Charlie Dashfield

Business Systems Analyst

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