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Sound Financial Advice

Sound Financial Advice

Sound Financial Advice Ltd was established by Peter Colah, an Independent Financial Adviser with over 20 years' experience in the Financial Services' industry. We are based in Surrey and provide advice to clients from all over the UK. Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP). He is also a member of The Personal Finance Society (PFS). This new body is part of the one hundred year old Chartered Insurance Institute group and supports that Institute's Code of Ethics and Conduct. less

Premier Financial Consultancy

Premier Financial Consultancy

Roy has been a senior manager throughout his 26 years of financial services history. In 1988 he joined Pearl Assurance as an insurance agent in Northampton then after 2 years was promoted to Sales Manager and then onto a Senior Manager within the business. He was also elected to work around the country for Pearl re-viewing the working practices of their sales offices and facilitating best practices to help them improve their overall position. less

Pritchard Financial

Pritchard Financial

We offer you high quality advice, excellence in service and careful and sustained attention to your needs. This will assist you and your family in supporting your lifestyle and protecting against risks. Many of us have a range of insurance policies which we have taken out over the years but when was the last time. less

Appleton Gerrard Private Wealth Management

Appleton Gerrard Private Wealth Management

Appleton Gerrard Private Wealth Management is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Branch principal: K.Ariyawansa FCA no. 624553. The FCA does not regulate Wills, legal and accounting advice and some forms of trust and tax planning. less

Gaudium Associates

Gaudium Associates

Gaudium Associates Limited was established by the merger of two long standing IFA practices. Our express aim was forming a multi-disciplinary practice in the new world of Financial Advice with offices throughout the UK starting in London and the South East. Our advice process is holistic, underpinned by an ethical approach in all matters. less

Harrison Financial Planning

Harrison Financial Planning

Harrison Financial Planning provides honest, independent financial advice to private individuals and commercial clients in the UK. We offer up-to-the minute, knowledgeable information on an extensive range of financial products and services, including Pensions, Mortgages, Protection Planning and Investment and Saving opportunities. less

Waterhouse Independent Financial Advisers

Waterhouse Independent Financial Advisers

We understand that you need a bespoke financial planning service. We offer a friendly, personal financial planning service provided by qualified 'Financial Advisers'. Your financial affairs will be pro-actively and professionally managed. You will have access to our expertise and external specialists where required. You will have face to face meetings with advisers and where necessary external specialists. All of your financial needs will be met with this bespoke service. less

Kingsley Financial Management

Kingsley Financial Management

Thank you for visiting the website of Kingsley Financial Management Limited. We are a firm of Chartered Independent Financial Advisers based in Whitchurch, in the heart of Hampshire. We offer our clients a variety of services, but at the heart of our offering is ensuring that you have Peace of Mind. less

Cathedral Financial Planning

Cathedral Financial Planning

Cathedral Financial Planning (Uk) Ltd is a well-established, friendly, family run, financial services business with over 25 years experience in the finance industry. Owner, Mauro, is Diploma level qualified and has a unique background within the industry, having wide ranging knowledge of Investment Services; Portfolio Management and Client Relationship Management. The Company has grown steadily through personal recommendation and professional referrals. less

Wise Financial Consulting

Wise Financial Consulting

Wise Financial Consulting has over 20 years of experience in the financial sector and has a number of professional connections who are happy to recommend us. We were established specifically because we believed that people were simply becoming account numbers and sort codes and that personal service and pride had gone from the financial sector. less

Facts & Figures Financial Planners

Facts & Figures Financial Planners

Kent based independent financial advice can help you whether you are investing a nest egg, planning retirement or concerned about protecting your family. Most of the issues we address every day attempt to answer the question, "Will my money last?" For some the answer is "yes" while for others the answer may be "not unless you do something." With all financial advice matters there are consequences of action and consequences of inaction. less

Cox & Company

Cox & Company

Cox & Company Independent Financial Advisers is a trading style of Positive Solutions that offers financial advice provided by Simon Cox. We have over 22 years of experience in providing clients with bespoke financial advice. We believe that we have been successful because we have been able to give highly individual advice that is entirely focused on our clients' specific circumstances and needs. less

Derwent Mortgages

Derwent Mortgages

Derwent Mortgages provides professional, personalised advice to find the right mortgage and insurance products for you. We are completely independent and search the whole market, driven only to find the best deal for our customers. Derwent Mortgages has worked as a mortgage specialist for over 10 years, we have access to thousands of mortgage products and with daily updates we know what offers are available to our clients. less

Ashleigh Court PCWM

Ashleigh Court PCWM

Ashleigh Court can help with every aspect of your personal financial planning, from wealth management, investments, tax mitigation strategies, wills and trust planning. We also assist business owners with business assessments, business development and exit planning. less

Fundhouse

Fundhouse

Fundhouse is a leading investment adviser specialising in fund research, ratings and portfolio construction services. We help clients manage investments on behalf of the end investor. Our experienced team understands the complexities of the fund management world. We apply this knowledge alongside a client-first mindset to improve the outcome for the end investor. less

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Do you wonder what a financial advisor does for a living? Maybe you need the professional assistance and help of a financial advisor? We can help you choose the right financial advisor and specialist in that field by sharing more about what a financial advisor does and how they can help you. Stay tuned to learn more.

Why Choose a Financial Advisor?

In a nutshell, a financial advisor is this type of specialist who will advise you on your financial endeavours and affairs, the investments you want to make, some good financial opportunities for you, the course of action you may take for your best. Naturally, people are not used to sharing a lot about our current financial situation and our plans. However, It is literary the job of the financial advisor to know about your plans, aspirations, financial past and help you explore a window of good opportunities. This article will provide you with an overview of what a financial advisor actually does and how the right financial advisor will help you choose the appropriate investments for you. With the help of such information, you will be able to choose the right financial advisor for you. At the end of the day, a financial advisor is someone you have to fully trust and rely on. Therefore, make sure to follow our tips and recommendations and also go with your guts, when choosing a financial advisor.

What does a financial advisor do?

Think of your financial advisor as a planning partner. In order to accomplish your financial goals, you can benefit a lot from the professional help of a financial advisor. A skilled professional with the right licenses and qualification if someone who will help you make all good plans become a reality.

A financial advisor can be competent and help you in different aspects, including the amount of money you should save in order to finance your plans and goals, the types of accounts that are best for you, the kinds of insurance that is best for you, estate and tax planning, etc. Part of the job of a financial advisor is also to help you understand how you can achieve your future financial goals. A financial advisor will have enough understanding, knowledge, and expertise in financial topics and be able to help you understand them too. Such financial topics a financial advisor will most likely discuss with you include budgeting, saving, complex investment, insurance, tax matters, etc.

However, the first thing a financial advisor will do for you when you start working together is they learning more about your financial health and current financial situation. It is impossible to make a solid plan for a financial future if you don’t know where you stand at the moment. Therefore, a financial advisor will start with this aspect, typically learning more about your financial health through a detailed questionnaire they will give you to fill in. Make sure to provide honest and detailed answers, as this will help the financial advisor understand all important information about you and your financial health.

Financial Advisor and the Financial Questionnaire

The way you will fill in the questionnaire you are given by the financial advisor will determine how well and detailed they will be informed of your assets, liabilities, income, expenses. This questionnaire will typically also cover topics such as future pensions, income sources, project retirement needs, long-term financial obligations if any. You should also let the financial advisor know more about your investment preferences. This initial stage of assessment of your financial plans and current situation also includes other aspects including insurance issues, your tax situation, your current estate plan, other possible professionals you are involved with on your planning team, including lawyers, solicitors, accountants, etc.

Financial Advisor and a Financial Plan

Once the financial advisor collects, assesses, and reviews all the details and information you provide them with, they will be ready to create a comprehensive financial plan for you that will pretty much turn into the roadmap of your financial future and provide you with guidelines. Such a financial plan will summarize your current financial situation and all key details you have provided and will also include all the financial goals you and your financial advisor have already discussed and planned. Such a document will cover a few important topics, including your risk tolerance, estate-planning details, family situation, long-term care risk, other possible present and future financial issues. Next, the financial advisor will continue the financial plan by mentioning all potential best- and worst-case retirement scenarios and the needed steps that have to be taken for preventing the worst-case scenarios.

Financial Advisor Plans Action Steps

A financial advisor is a professional, who is involved in not only helping you with investments but also dissecting and improving every aspect of your financial life and situation. In fact, it is not even necessary to hire a financial advisor in order to get professional advice on investments. However, most people will opt for the help of a financial advisor mainly because of investments. In this case, the job of the financial advisor is to set an asset allocation, keeping in mind your risk tolerance and risk capacity. What an asset allocation determines is how percentages of your total financial portfolio will be allocated towards different asset classes. Additionally, the financial advisor will adjust your asset allocation based on your current age and how long you have before retirement. The financial advisor will work in accordance with the law and regulations in the field and also with their own or their company’s investment policy when they buy and sell financial assets.

Financial Advisor and Investments

It is important for you to understand what and why your financial advisor is recommending. Don’t follow their recommendations blindly, always make sure to ask questions, if you are concerned or not sure you understand something. Also, keep a close eye on the fees you are paying to your financial advisor. Ask your financial advisor why they recommend an investment, also if they will get a commission by selling you this investment. Pay attention to the investment philosophy of the financial advisor’s firm too.

Why choose a financial advisor?
What does a financial advisor do?
Financial advisor and the financial questionnaire
Financial advisor and a financial plan
Financial advisor plans action steps
Financial advisor and investments