Sharon Sutton

Managing Director

Having founded Thornton in 2000, Sharon became the island’s first Chartered Financial Planner in 2009 and is now national President of the Personal Finance Society.

Born on the Isle of Man, Sharon is married to fellow Director Jools and together they enjoy cycling, running and skiing with their son Luke. Both Sharon and Jools are passionate about their island home and investing back into the local community.

John Condon

Chartered Financial Planner

A Chartered Financial Planner and Trust & Estate Practitioner, John spent most of his working life with Friends Provident International in 1990, fulfilling various roles in investments, tax and estate planning.

Born on the Isle of Man, John enjoys outdoor activities with his family of two young daughters and wife Jill, a Community Occupational Therapist.

Natalie Bush

Chartered Financial Planner

Natalie entered the finance sector in 2009 with Friends Provident International. Starting in Customer Services, she quickly progressed to the Technical Department and attained the coveted Chartered Financial Planner status, and won the island’s Glyn Gilbert Award for Academic Excellence.

Manx born, Natalie plays rugby at Vagabonds RUFC in her spare time, and has recently added cooking to her large list of hobbies.

Julian Sutton

Finance Director and Head of Compliance

Jools joined Sharon in 2007 and studied to achieve the diploma in Financial Planning, Dip PFS. Jools now heads up the finance and compliance areas of the business.

An eight time winner of the Isle of Man Golf Championship with a golfing career highlight of playing in the Seniors British Open at Turnberry in 2006, Jools likes trying to keep fit so can continue to cycle, run, ski and of course play golf.

Clare McIlwaine

Office Manager

Achieving a Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance, Clare worked for the Operations Team and Trust Team of Coutts (IOM) Limited before moving to Barclays Wealth in the Credit Operation Team and then joining the Thornton team in 2014.

Born in Northern Ireland, Clare moved to the island in 2000. Married to Peter with two children, Clare spends her free time running, exercising and spending time with family and friends.

Bethany Huddleston

Client Support

Beth joined Thornton in late 2017 following the completion of her A-Levels at Castle Rushen High School, and is now undertaking further industry-relevant exams.

Born on the island, Beth enjoys exploring its hidden gems with her Springer Spaniel, Orla, as well as travelling and discovering adventures to be had further afield.

John Mackellar

Paraplanner

John joined Thornton Chartered Financial Planners in November 2017.

During 2017/18 he studied for the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and having sat and passed all six exams he achieved the award in June 2018. He is determined to continue with further studies.

John enjoys spending time with his family and socialising with friends. He also enjoys photography, reading and travelling to different countries.

Kate Brown

Business Support Manager

Kate joined Thornton in a key client supporting role in 2010, following four years in the Discretionary Team in the Investment Department at AXA Isle of Man.

Manx born, Kate was schooled at Castle Rushen before going on to the University of Chester. Kate enjoys travelling with her young family but when on island, a trip to Fenella Beach in Peel brings back happy childhood memories.