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Review for Gavin Smart

February 2026

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?

Advice about planning for retirement and family inheritance planning.

How has Gavin helped you?

Gavin's clear advice has helped make difficult decisions at the right time.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

Review for Tom Olsak

February 2026

What could they have done better?

I am happy with what they have done

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?

To help with my pension

How has Tom helped you?

Tom has helped me to understand my pension

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review for Gavin Smart

February 2026

What could they have done better?

At the moment nothing could be done better with Gavin's role as advisor.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?

Required financial advice in relation to retirement planning and capital investment.

How has Gavin helped you?

Gavin has advised us on on all our options regarding pension funds and investments. His knowledge of the financial markets has enabled him to answer any of our concerns and his ability to provide clear and concise information makes it easy for us to understand.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

The previous years investment performance was slightly more than expected and the last six months has greatly exceeded expectations. We are more than happy with the performance of our investments.

Review for Tom Saleh

February 2026

What could they have done better?

NOTHING!

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?

Director of my own business and required the need for future financial planning

How has Tom helped you?

Tom is extremely knowledgable and experienced but equally capable of explaining to clients in a friendly and understandable manner. I have absolute confidence in the advice Tom provides.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Due to Tom’s advice I am prepared and realistic with regards to changes in the market. Tom’s advice is always grounded and sensible.

Review for Gavin Smart

February 2026

What could they have done better?

Nothing

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for a financial adviser?

In the 1960’s I carried out the first of a number of sculptural commissions and needed advice for income tax purposes. I signed up with Forrester Boyd.

How has Gavin helped you?

In recent years Gavin, knowing that I struggle to relate to financial issues, has always explained things in words I think I understand

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, I think so