The initial meeting is a face-to-face meeting, typically at our office. The focus is you: the client. We will establish what existing financial plans you have in place and, importantly, what your plans are moving forward. The more we know, the better we know you, and the more effectively and clearly we can advise you. We aim to understand your financial situation, your existing policies, why you have made your decisions to date, and what you aim to achieve in the future.
The meeting is also a chance for you to learn about us. We will explain what areas of advice we cover, how we are remunerated, our ongoing services, and importantly how we are regulated as a practice. The meeting will also give you the opportunity to ask questions in a confidential environment.
Once we have a better understanding of your financial aspirations and time frame from the initial meeting, we reflect carefully. Taking into account all your circumstances and ambitions, we will build a bespoke plan just for you – we do not just work from templates, or what worked for someone else. We would look to meet you again to provide you with a financial plan moulded to you.
If you are happy with our advice and want to proceed with the financial plan we have recommended, the next stage is implementing our recommendations. We are always available to give extra advice or to clarify the next steps.
Finding out the facts
The initial meeting is a face-to-face meeting, typically at our office. The focus is you: the client. We will establish what existing financial plans you have in place and, importantly, what your plans are moving forward. The more we know, the better we know you, and the more effectively and clearly we can advise you. We aim to understand your financial situation, your existing policies, why you have made your decisions to date, and what you aim to achieve in the future.
The meeting is also a chance for you to learn about us. We will explain what areas of advice we cover, how we are remunerated, our ongoing services, and importantly how we are regulated as a practice. The meeting will also give you the opportunity to ask questions in a confidential environment.
Building a bespoke plan
Once we have a better understanding of your financial aspirations and time frame from the initial meeting, we reflect carefully. Taking into account all your circumstances and ambitions, we will build a bespoke plan just for you – we do not just work from templates, or what worked for someone else. We would look to meet you again to provide you with a financial plan moulded to you.
Implementing that plan
If you are happy with our advice and want to proceed with the financial plan we have recommended, the next stage is implementing our recommendations. We are always available to give extra advice or to clarify the next steps.
Ongoing review
Implementing the initial plan is just the start of our adviser and client relationship. We will look to continue to review what we put in place for you, so it always mirrors your plans and financial aspirations. As and when needed, we can tweak and build on the initial advice given to you, responding to changes in your circumstances or the market overall.