Dan Atkinson

Head of Technical

Dan Atkinson is Head of Technical and Deputy Chair of the Investment Committee at Paradigm Norton. Drawing on a Music Technology degree, he approaches financial planning challenges with creativity as well as precision, ensuring clients benefit from robust, forward-thinking advice that blends technical expertise with personal values.

A Certified Financial Planner™, Chartered Financial Planner and Accredited Paraplanner™, Dan is also a Fellow of both the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and the Personal Finance Society (PFS).

An award-winning professional, Dan works with the CISI and other organisations to raise standards across the profession, contributing articles, hosting conferences and mentoring colleagues. He is passionate about lifelong learning and regularly shares insights on technical issues, regulatory changes and innovative planning approaches.

Outside of work

Outside work, Dan is married to Hannah and is kept on his toes by their young daughter. He is also active in his local church in Hatfield and channels his energy into endurance walking – currently training for the Thames Path 100km Ultra. Whether in the office, on a trail, or over coffee, Dan combines technical excellence, creativity, and a genuine desire to help people live their best financial and personal lives.