Robert Mullins (Known as Bobby)
Bobby joined Smith & Williamson as a Paraplanner over 11 years ago and has built his career around helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals. Following the merger of Smith & Williamson and Tilney to form Evelyn Partners, he continues to support clients with a wide range of financial planning needs, drawing on experience gained both within the firm and during earlier roles at a number of pension consultancy practices. Throughout his career, he has developed extensive knowledge of pensions, retirement planning and intergenerational wealth management, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with confidence.

Bobby holds the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, together with specialist qualifications in Defined Benefit Pension Transfer Advice, Long Term Care Insurance and Mortgage Advice. He is also recognised as a Cashflow Modelling Subject Matter Expert within Evelyn Partners, supporting colleagues in demonstrating the long-term impact of financial planning decisions through sophisticated cashflow forecasting. Passionate about delivering clear, practical financial guidance, Bobby believes that successful planning starts with understanding each client’s individual circumstances, priorities and aspirations. His aim is to help clients make informed decisions that provide financial security and create better outcomes for themselves and their families.

David Corben
David joined Evelyn Partners as a Financial Planner after spending more than 15 years in financial services, including senior front-office roles within leveraged trading. Throughout his trading career, he managed trade execution for substantial risk books, worked closely with professional and high-net-worth clients, and developed extensive expertise across investment markets, risk management, and financial decision-making.

Motivated by a desire to apply this knowledge in a more personal and long-term capacity, David completed the CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning while continuing to work full-time in his previous role before transitioning into financial planning and joining Evelyn Partners at the beginning of 2026. He is passionate about building trusted relationships and helping clients make informed decisions with confidence. His philosophy is simple: “To enable and support clients to optimise their current financial circumstances into better future outcomes for both them and their families.” In addition to the Diploma in David also holds certificates in Securities and Dealing, Discretionary Investment Management and Long-Term Care Insurance and has a Masters degree in Economics.