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Review for John Addis
What could they have done better?
Nothing
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?
Planning for a financially comfortable retirement
How has John helped you?
To take out a personal pension to plan for retirement. Obtain extra tax relief as higher rate tax payer. Invest in stocks and shares ISA to maximise returns.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
Review for Michael Hawthorne
What could they have done better?
Nothing
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?
Pension advice
How has Michael helped you?
Excellent advice with my pensions and investments
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
Review for Michael Hawthorne
What could they have done better?
Nothing
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?
I retired from the Police service & wanted to invest wisely. I was recommended to Mike
How has Michael helped you?
Mike has always been very helpful and approachable as well as being far more knowledgeable than I could ever wish to be regarding all financial matters
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Definitely. So far so good!
Review for Michael Hawthorne
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?
Initially, many years ago, just looking for pensions advice. This has progressed, especially in recent years into needing advice in more complex areas where the risk of getting the wrong advice has increased significantly.
How has Michael helped you?
Mike has been incredibly helpful and approachable. He is very knowledgeable in many areas of financial planning but also knows when to do further research or seek further advice if he is unsure of something. He has helped put in place a number of tax efficient structures to help both me and my family after fully ensuring he took account of my risk preferences, short and medium term requirements.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes.
Review for Michael Hawthorne
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?
I was already a client of Amber River for around 12 years following retirement of my previous adviser Michael took over, and has provided advise on my plans for future retirement and the best way to utilise the savings/pensions available to me
How has Michael helped you?
Michael has advised me how to best utilise my personal pension, in order to plan for my ongoing retirement. He has also advised on planning for the future with regard to gifting and inheritance liabilities
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Definitely - his advice has been excellent, I feel with his help I am in control of my finances going forward
