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Harrington Wright

Harrington Wright

Martin Wright has been a financial adviser since 1990. Having obtained the necessary knowledge and advisory skills in the early years with the investment house Save & Prosper and then with the insurer Guardian Royal Exchange, Martin became an Independent Financial Adviser when he joined a national IFA firm in 1994. In 1997 Martin established his own IFA practice, Harrington Wright & Co and has been providing independent unbiased advice to clients ever since. less

Walsh Taylor

Walsh Taylor

We appreciate the practical and commercial approach of Walsh Taylor at times when joint clients can be in distress. This approach allows pragmatic solutions to difficult problems, allowing individuals and companies to move forward with vision, clarity and confidence. less

Gaunt Hall

Gaunt Hall

Gaunt Hall is a busy IFA practice with a high net-worth private and corporate client portfolio. The industry regulator, The Financial Services Authority (FSA), is a firm advocate that examination qualifications clearly demonstrate professionalism, commitment and integrity. We agree, and therefore ensure that we achieve the industry's most recent professional qualifications. less

Montgo Consulting

Montgo Consulting

Montgo Consulting Ltd is the trading company of Mike Grant, an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) based in Eastbourne, East Sussex with 23 years experience in the financial services industry. I specialise in investments, portfolio construction and investment management and reviews but also provide broader advice including on pensions and life assurance. The ethos of Montgo Consulting Ltd is not about selling products. It is to provide thorough, wide ranging professional advice and service. less

Midland Financial Solutions

Midland Financial Solutions

At Midland Financial Solutions Ltd we provide Independent Financial Advice to individuals, businesses and to clients of professional firms such as solicitors and accountants. Our aim is to build long-term relationships with our clients based on trust, providing them with sound financial advice throughout their lives. And because we are completely independent, you can be confident that we will advise the most appropriate course of action for your own particular circumstances. less

Clayden Associates

Clayden Associates

If you are looking for quality independent financial advice from a company that you can trust and will listen to your needs while offering clear and constructive guidance on how to meet your goals. Clayden Associates are totally independent with no ties to any product providers. Offering expert unbiased advice from the whole of market, our advisers are highly qualified and experienced, providing a professional, highly personalised and friendly service to our clients. less

Globe Independent Financial Advisers

Globe Independent Financial Advisers

It can be difficult to decide which company to trust and what financial advice best meets your needs. We are financial advisers qualified by experience and examination specialising in investments, tax planning, life assurance and pensions. We are authorised & regulated by the Financial Services Authority and adhere strictly to its code of conduct and customer protection. The Information contained in this web site is for general information only and is not financial, investment or tax advice. less

First For Finance

First For Finance

Clare's career in Financial Services began in 1994. Since then she has gained experience in many areas of finance including: Banking, Estate Agents, Management, Underwriting, Mortgage Advice and Financial Advice. Clare is a fully qualified Financial Advisor with the Chartered Insurance Institute and has an honours degree in Business and Management. Clare also plans to be fully Diploma qualified by the end of 2014. less

North Financial Management

North Financial Management

At North Financial Management LLP we believe that professional and true independent advice can provide significant value to individuals and businesses. It is because of this strong belief that we provide a comprehensive ongoing review service, with the aim of building strong, long standing relations with our clients based on mutual trust. less

Trusted Planning

Trusted Planning

Trusted Planning LLP is a Cheshire based IFA and Chartered Financial Planner firm with clients in Cheshire, Manchester, Lancashire and further afield. All advisers are Certified Financial Planners and BS ISO22222 certified. Most of our clients have been referred by other clients or respect legal and accountancy professionals. less

Humphries IFA

Humphries IFA

Humphries IFA Ltd is a firm of Independent Financial Advisers who specialise in independent mortgage advice, investments, savings and pension planning. Established in 2003 Humphries IFA is a client focused business that offers professional, qualified advice from front line financial advisers with the professional support of a comprehensive administration team. less

Advantage IFA

Advantage IFA

Cardiff, Wales, Wales, CF10 4DQ

Welcome to our homepage, we hope you are able to navigate around the site and find what you're looking for. Advantage IFA takes great care in putting the needs of our clients first and foremost. We aim to offer the highest quality financial advice from across the whole of the market. We tailor all of our advice to our individual client needs, liaising with their accountants and solicitors as appropriate to provide a coherent planning strategy. less

Sky Financial Services

Sky Financial Services

Sky Financial Services are Master Brokers who work directly with Lenders from all over the world. Many of the Lenders on our panel visit our premises to meet Clients and review applications. We have a team of highly experienced underwriters - all with many years banking experience with major Banks. We aim to provide investors and business people with an advice led, personal service that seeks the best commercial finance terms for each applicant's own circumstances. less

Whitehill Financial Management

Whitehill Financial Management

Whitehill Financial Management is a small IFA firm, directly authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, run by me, Richard Whitehill. I am an Independent Financial Adviser with over 18 years experience of giving face-to-face advice in the Halifax and West Yorkshire area. I pride myself on providing personalised, tailored solutions to a vast range of personal financial scenarios in a down-to-earth, easily understood way. less

Gem & Co Financial Services

Gem & Co Financial Services

Gareth believes that life is not a dress rehearsal which fuels his passion for financial planning. He derives great satisfaction from delivering cutting edge financial strategies to help individuals and families maximise their financial resources so that they get to live the life they choose and enjoy what is important to them. Gareth cofounded GEM with Eamon in May 1999, after a successful career in financial services, which started in 1986. 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