Experienced advisers dedicated to your future
At Advanced Asset Consultants, we believe excellent financial planning begins with people. Our team of Chartered and highly qualified advisers bring decades of experience in pensions, investments, protection, and estate planning.
Each is committed to delivering independent, transparent advice that helps clients achieve lasting confidence in their financial future.
Scott Keachie
Executive Director of Financial Planning
Professional background
Scott heads the Pensions Desk at Advanced Asset Consultants, specialising in corporate pensions, liability transfers, and flexible retirement options.
Holding an Honours Degree in Financial Services from Glasgow Caledonian University and various professional qualifications, he is also a Senior Pension Transfer Specialist, leading a team of advisers to uphold the highest standards.
Scott is passionate about client education, working with trustees, legal professionals, and private clients to emphasise the importance of financial planning and cashflow modelling.
Personal interests
Scott is married with one daughter. Away from work, he enjoys golf, playing off a single-figure handicap, as well as running and walking his three dogs.
Dave McConnell
Managing Director & CFO
Professional background
Dave is Managing Director and CFO of Advanced Asset Consultants. He is a Chartered Financial Planner, a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, and holds a Master’s degree (MSc) in Financial Planning and Business Management.
As a Pension Transfer Specialist, he advises both corporate and private clients, specialising in investments, trusts, and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Since 2017, Dave has also provided pro-bono financial guidance to Armed Forces personnel and veterans, a cause he is passionate about.
Personal interests
Dave is a skilled martial artist with a 1st-degree black belt in Taekwondo and training in Krav Maga. He also enjoys golf, maintaining a single-figure handicap, and has a background in triathlon. More recently, he has taken up ultra-running. He is married with two children.
Kevin Lynch
Director & COO
Professional background
Kevin is Director and COO of Advanced Asset Consultants. A Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, he specialises in pensions, investments, trusts, and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Kevin is also a Pension Transfer Specialist and oversees compliance within the firm. He is a strong advocate of lifetime cashflow planning, using it to help clients shape strategies that support both their goals and their lifestyle.
Before entering the financial services industry, Kevin studied for a BEng in Civil Engineering at the University of Ulster. His Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society represents the highest level of professional achievement and reflects his ongoing commitment to excellence.
Personal interests
Kevin enjoys sailing, cycling, golf, cooking, and DIY. He is married with three children.
Pauline Doherty
Director of Financial Planning
Professional background
Pauline is a Director of Financial Planning at Advanced Asset Consultants and one of only a few hundred female Fellows of the Personal Finance Society, the highest level of professional achievement in the field.
With over 17 years of experience, she provides advice on corporate group pensions, Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pensions, investments, and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals.
Pauline is recognised for providing clear, jargon-free advice that enables clients to achieve their financial goals.
Personal interests
Pauline lives with her partner, two young children, and their dog. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, staying fit, and socialising with friends.
Shadan Mudge
Director of Advice Quality & Compliance
Professional background
Shadan is Director of Advice Quality & Compliance at Advanced Asset Consultants. She holds a Master’s degree (MA) in Economics from Glasgow University alongside multiple professional qualifications.
With over 18 years of experience, she has played a key role in developing a robust advice process, leveraging her background as a Senior Paraplanner and Pension Transfer Specialist.
Shadan also leads compliance staff and ensures that values, policies, and procedures are consistently applied across the business. She is currently working towards Chartered status to further strengthen her expertise.
Personal interests
Shadan is married with two children and two dogs. She enjoys running, is a coach at the local girls’ football club, and takes an active role in her community through school activities, having chaired both the PTA and now the Parent Council. She also loves spending time with her family and friends.
Talk to our team today
Our advisers are here to listen, understand your goals, and help you make confident financial decisions. Whether you’re exploring retirement, investments, or protection, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
