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Heritage Independent Mortgage Advisers

Heritage Independent Mortgage Advisers

At Heritage IMA we offer a professional mortgage solutions service and by reviewing your individual circumstances in conjunction with the whole market place we can tailor make a mortgage to suit your needs. In addition to the mortgage sourcing we will also provide you with very competitively priced protection plans to suit your chosen requirements. less

OMG Financial Planning

OMG Financial Planning

We hope you find the site both useful and informative. We look forward to meeting with you at our office in Johnstone or a location convenient for yourself. The General Insurance Services made available to you through our website are introduced by ourselves to a third party, however you can be assured the quotes you will receive will be some of the best available in today's marketplace. less

KPM Financial Services

KPM Financial Services

Even if you've already got these areas covered, it may be that you have another look at your financial health. Either way, it's well worth your while spending just a little time talking through all the options available to you - and getting some professional, independent advice to ensure that you're enjoying the best value with your financial arrangements. less

McGrady Financial Services

McGrady Financial Services

McGrady Financial Services Ltd. was established over 40 years ago to provide Independent Financial Advice throughout Northern Ireland. The role of the Independent Financial Adviser has changed over the last few years almost beyond recognition in a highly regulated industry. McGrady Financial Services have embraced that change and we maintain our reputation for providing our clients with the individual attention and consistent high quality service they have come to expect. less

Parker Castle (Financial Management)

Parker Castle (Financial Management)

Parker Castle Ltd is an independent financial adviser providing advice on investments, pensions and life assurance as an Appointed Representative of CAERUS Financial Ltd. The business uses modern technology whilst retaining the personal touch to help make complex matters understandable. In 2003 the business expanded further by acquiring the businesses of T K Jones (Chelmsford) and Allan Chapman & James Financial Services Ltd (Colchester) necessitating the move to larger offices in Coggeshall. less

Belper Independent Financial Solutions

Belper Independent Financial Solutions

Belper Independent Financial Solutions Ltd is authorised and regulated The Financial Conduct Authority. Belper Independent Financial Solutions began in the town of Belper in the Amber Valley of Derbyshire, and has since expanded to offices in the nearby town of Heanor. We are qualified Independent Financial Advisers specialising in providing Mortgage Advice, Investment Management and Retirement Planning. less

Laing & Cruickshank Investment Management

Laing & Cruickshank Investment Management

UBS offers high net worth and affluent individuals around the world a complete range of tailored advice and investment services. Our spectrum ranges from investment management to estate planning and corporate finance advice, in addition to specific wealth management products and services. less

Gyr Consulting

Gyr Consulting

Based in Swanley Kent, Gyr Consulting is a specialist firm of Independent Financial Advisers advising Private Clients on wealth management and strategic financial planning. We work with our existing loyal clients and also welcome referrals, recommendations, and enquiries, preferring to offer a dedicated and personalised service. Being independent means that we are impartial and offer advice from across the whole market place to ensure that we provide the very best solutions. less

Financial Elite

Financial Elite

We offer a FREE service matching you with a fully qualified Independent Financial Advisor ("IFA") who has the right qualifications and experience for your needs, and is local to your home or work. Financial Elite Limited is not a financial advisor and does not give advice. It is an introducer to Independent Financial Advisors who are regulated by the Financial Services Authority. less

A.R.D. Consultancy

A.R.D. Consultancy

Falkirk, Falkirk, Scotland, FK1 1HZ

Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Chartered Insurer and Member of CAMRA. Andrew left a multi national insurance company in 1999 in order to become a financial adviser, his aim was to provide good quality advice delivered in a style that was easy to understand. He founded A.R.D. Consultancy and in February 2008 took the decision to make the company limited. Andrew advises on most areas of financial planning and mortgage services. He is married with two daughters and lives in Falkirk. less

Otter Financial Services

Otter Financial Services

You will then be in a position to make an informed decision whether Otter Financial Services is the right financial adviser for you. Otter Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA reference number 593699. less

Birmingham Remortgage & Mortgage

Birmingham Remortgage & Mortgage

Fresh Finance Group Limited established in 2006, is a real company of Specialist Remortgage Brokers and financial advisers based in Stoke on Trent, Staffodshire. Our expert remortgage advisers and financial advisers provide service to our customers all over the UK. We are a well established Company with fully qualified and experienced staff you can talk to and even meet if you so wish! We provide consultation in the comfort of your own home or place of work. less

Uni-plan

Uni-plan

To help you to get to know us before we meet, at Uni Plan we'd like to tell you more about our business, the ways we can help you and how we'll work together. We are members of Sesame Limited - a large UK-wide network of Financial Advisers backed by some of the leading names in the financial services industry. less

Howlett Reid Hutchinson

Howlett Reid Hutchinson

Clients require tailor-made solutions reflecting their specific requirements and wishes. We are an established, independent company with over 50 combined years of industry experience. With finances and financial planning becoming ever more complicated, there has never been a better time to take advice from local experts you can trust. less

Olympic Business Finance

Olympic Business Finance

Olympic Business Finance are part of the UK's most established and successful independent specialist network providing Commercial Finance support to SME businesses throughout the UK. Whether your business is well established or a new start we can help you with Commercial Mortgages, Property Development Finance, Business Loans, Short Term 'Bridging' Finance, Factoring, Equipment Leasing and advice on grant funding and how to secure funds via the Enterprise Finance Guarantee Scheme (EFGS). 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