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I am a Chartered Financial Planner and have worked in the financial services industry for many years and continue to love what I do as the planning for clients is so varied.
I really feel it is vital to work in partnership with my clients and their families to develop strategies and financial plans that can evolve as their circumstances change. I have looked after some of my clients for some 20 years and hopefully will continue to do so for many years to come.
I have a lot of experience and the specialist qualifications for later life planning and do a lot of this type of planning which involves equity release, long term care solutions, retirement provision and inheritance tax planning.
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What drives me?
I enjoy making a difference to the lives of my clients and their families and love the long term client relationships that have developed as a result.
I have two young children who keep me on my toes and help me strive for the best outcomes. The children and I love the outdoors and are huge animal lovers so really enjoy going on holidays where we can see animals living in the wild.
My qualifications
I am a Chartered Financial Planner and my qualifications are:
- Chartered Financial Planner
- Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
- Certificate in Life & Pensions
- Accreditation of Training Excellence for Later Life Advisers by the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA)
- SOLLA Retirement Advice Standard
- Certificates in Lifetime Mortgages and Home Reversions (Equity Release)
- Certificate in Long Term Care Planning
- The STEP Certificate for Financial Services (Trusts & Estate Planning)
We also have a team of in-house specialists who can help with safeguarded benefit pension transfers. If you require assistance with this area contact us today.
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How can I help you
- Chartered Financial Planner
- Specialist in equity release and long term care planning
- Focus on assisting clients with their wealth planning, wealth management, retirement planning needs and succession planning.
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