Comments on: What Should You Look for in a Good Independent Financial Adviser?

By: Unbiased.co.uk

Unbiased.co.uk — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:09:59 +0000

The problem you have is trust. So what would be quite appropriate for you is what I recommend to all my new clients – get a second opinion; however, be prepared to pay for it, but be honest with the adviser; tell them. I am always delighted to see my prospective clients come back, some weeks later, but this time as clients whom are looking forward to the prospect of having me work for them, whilst knowing that they have made an informed choice.

Disclaimer:
The answers above are for guidance only and should not be acted upon without you receiving independent financial advice relevant to your circumstances. To find and IFA please call 0800 085 3250 or go to http://www.unbiased.co.uk.

References :
Ian Hudson, Principal, Hudson Green Associates

Ian is a general practitioner IFA who holds a specialist knowledge and insight into ethical and environmental investment. He has worked in the financial services industry since leaving University, working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds.

By: helloeveryone

helloeveryone — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:07:59 +0000

hello -

get a financial coach – someone who is non judgmental, who you pay a fixed fee to and who will help you organize and understand your finances. you work with them until you are on track. its a great way to do it, they are not selling anything except what they know and their time, so you know all costs up front, they don’t sell you any products etc. you should have some wherever you live, google it.

good luck!
References :
financial coach

By: wiz34bash

wiz34bash — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:05:59 +0000

Agree with above there is no such thing as a truly independent financial advise as they all need to sell a certain product or service to make there money, best to sort it out yourself if you can.
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By: ukdavros

ukdavros — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:03:59 +0000

If you can find a true independant then maybe.
Most of these guys are only interested in selling you various policies.
depends on what kind of managing you are talking about.
If you are talking investments then yes.
If you mean day to day managing of your finances then you are better using something like Microsoft Money which is very good once set up
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By: David

David — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:01:07 +0000

I need to trust someone to help me organise my finances – do you think I can rely on an Independent Adviser?
The banks have made a mess of managing their affairs. The IFA’s (Independent Financial Advisers) were all about making a fast-buck so we were told but I have to trust someone to be on my side and help me make some financial decisions. Do you think I should look to an IFA for help?