Sean O’Sullivan
Mortgage Advisor
Clients say: "Globe IFA has advised us through several major financial decisions, including home-buying, remortgaging, self-employment and planning for our family's financial security. They have always offered us sound advice, and we know we can trust them to help us make the right decisions."
Professionally
Soon after graduating from the University of Surrey with a degree in Business Management, I joined Globe Independent Financial Advisors in a trainee role. Within 10 months of training, I completed the Certificate in Mortgage Advice under the Chartered Institute of Insurance.
Only a year and a half later, I completed the certification for Equity Release Advice, and I am now a fully qualified Mortgage and Equity Release Advisor. I am also qualified to provide advice to clients on life insurance and protection products, such as critical illness cover, group income protection, family income benefit, etc. I will be continuing to increase my portfolio of qualifications.
Here at Globe, we advise a range of clients, from straightforward first-time buyers to complex portfolio landlords. With access to the whole of the intermediary mortgage market, we take the utmost care in understanding your situation, and we carry out extensive research to ensure the best outcome for all.
Personally
Outside of work, you will likely find me in the gym. I am a keen sportsman, playing football one to two times per week and going to the gym five to six days per week. Some other sports I enjoy are skiing, hiking, snooker, cycling, and golf (though I am not any good at the latter!).
When I am not playing sports, I enjoy some downtime, spending a relaxing evening in front of the TV, and watching a series or movie.
Likes
- Good food (chicken-based dishes!)
- Family and friends
- Hiking in the Lake District
- Dogs
- Travelling
- Energetic and enthusiastic people
- Sports
Dislikes
- Arrogance
- Messy and disorganised spaces
- People who spend too much time on their phones (particularly on social media)
- Mushrooms
Get to know
On an ideal weekend, you can find me:
In the gym or partaking in something productive
My favourite holiday destination is:
Australia
My favourite song to play in the car is:
DMA’s – ‘Feels like 37’
The first album I bought was:
The Clash – London Calling
If I could be any fictional character, I would be:
Doctor Who
If I could turn any activity into an Olympic sport, I would win a medal in:
Competitive eating
When the dessert menu arrives, I’m looking for:
Any lemon-based dessert
The three qualities that draw me to new people are:
Engaging, well-presented, and a sense of humour
My pet peeve is:
Busy places (particularly public transport)
The best gift I’ve ever received is:
My first car – a trusted and honourable 2004 Ford Fiesta
The three people at my dream dinner party would be:
David Attenborough, Warren Buffet and Queen Elizabeth II
My proudest moment as a Financial Advisor was:
Qualifying after only 10 months of training, demonstrating that my hard work and determination paid off, as well as displaying my ability to learn new skills with ease.
Three things I love most about my job are:
No two days (and no two cases) are the same, thought-provoking conversations with colleagues and clients, and the rewarding feeling once a client moves into their new home.
The types of people I most enjoy working with are:
People who are doers and not talkers. Open-minded people with creative ideas. Passionate and easy to talk to individuals.
