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Hampden Financial Services

Hampden Financial Services

Whether you are a first time buyer, or bought property before, Hampden Financial Services are there to guide you through all the different options available to you. Time to grab a new Deal - Hampden Financial Services can help see if you can save £s on your mortgage payment. less

Paul Wilson Financial Services

Paul Wilson Financial Services

In our opinion, a sound financial future is more than important, it's crucial. Because it not only holds your own personal long-term security, but that of your entire family. This is why the decisions you make today could be so critical. And why they could have the greatest impact on meeting your financial needs in the years and decades ahead. Financial planning can not only look to solve near-term problems but provide a map to guide you through your future decisions. less

Leeds Building Society

Leeds Building Society

If you're used to dealing with the banks, this might sound revolutionary, but it's how we've worked for 140 years. With all that experience, we know exactly how to design financial products to meet the ever-changing needs of our members' lives and all the little surprises life brings. less

Stephen Dalton

Stephen Dalton

We are an independent firm of property finance and real estate consultants founded in 2009 by Stephen Dalton, who is an experienced chartered surveyor with twenty-five years' experience gained as a consultant in the property industry and in financial services. We specialise in many different areas here at Stephen Dalton & Co, including construction, development, property finance, due diligence building surveys, building surveying, and general property-related matters. less

M L Financial Associates

M L Financial Associates

At ML, we help clients achieve their financial goals by focusing on maximising our clients' wealth whilst ensuring the same clients protect all they have built up over the years. With expert advice in all financial areas such as Pensions, SIPPS, Savings, Investments, Protection Plans and Trust Planning, our clients are extremely well looked after from the time they identify their goals through to when they achieve them. less

Platinum Financial Services

Platinum Financial Services

Platinum Financial Services are a firm of Independent Financial Advisors offering bespoke and innovative financial planning solutions. We specialise in The Management of Clients capital. We are able and licensed to advise on the whole market of investment funds including equities in both the UK and global markets, commodities and the lower risk corporate bonds, gilts and even cash. In all cases we will consider tax efficiency, striving to maximise your ISA and Capital Gains allowances yearly. less

KNG Financial Management

KNG Financial Management

We are committed to giving independent, jargon free advice on appropriate financial products, tailored to your specific needs. We achieve this by placing an emphasis on quality of service, regular client contact and most importantly an understanding of your personal circumstances. less

Aspire Financial Management

Aspire Financial Management

We do this by providing expert financial advice and building a financial plan which is tailored to fit your circumstances, focusing on your future goals and aspirations. Our advice covers the full range of financial areas, including retirement planning, protection and insurance, building an effective investment portfolio, long-term care planning, and mortgages. less

Oxford Advisory Partnership

Oxford Advisory Partnership

At The Oxford Advisory Partnership, we guide clients on their financial journey through the various stages of life. We do this by getting to know what you want out of life and what the financial requirements might be to achieve your goals. Such goals are rarely achieved by accident, more usually by design. We will create a plan for your journey that tries to anticipate and cater for key events along the way. less

Interactive Data

Interactive Data

Financial firms are seeking unprecedented transparency and quality of data to manage risk and maintain operational efficiency. Look to Interactive Data, an internationally renowned source for independent, high-quality pricing, reference data and analytics, backed by the expertise and domain experience of our dedicated staff. less

Gardener Financial Services

Gardener Financial Services

Forres, Moray, Scotland, IV36 1AA

The guidance and / or advice contained within the website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore primarily targeted to customers in the UK. Independent Financial and Mortgage Advisers who listen, understand and then provide financial solutions. With all new clients our primary responsibility is to listen. less

Premiere UK IS

Premiere UK IS

Pensions, Investments and Insurance are complex businesses and many clients have specialist needs which are not met by traditional brokers. Premiere UK IS Ltd have a different philosophy. We are not traditional Insurance Brokers. We are specialists in Private Medical Insurance, Protection Insurance (both personal and business) and employee benefits. Our marketing led and customer focused philosophy is key to everything we do. less

Jones Hill

Jones Hill

Most financial advisers are generalists. We find our clients like to deal with specialists. Accredited by organizations such as the Society of Pension Consultants, you'll get timely, expert help and support. 100% of our advice is independently pre-checked by our external compliance partner, Caerus. This means you can be 100% confident that our advice is not just suitable, it's best advice. Clients tell us that this is a real confidence booster. less

C R S Consultants

C R S Consultants

CRS Consultants Ltd are an established company based in Mid Cheshire since 1977. We service customers from all over the country but pride ourselves on being a one-stop shop to all our customers. With qualified and experienced staff, we give a personal customer-friendly service, which is why clients enjoy placing business with us. less

Basil James Financial Services

Basil James Financial Services

The partners background of many years experience working for banks and building societies within Personal Financial Services gave them an intimate knowledge of this sector and an unshakeable conviction that customers should be offered professional advice for the products and services we offer. 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