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ABOUT THE COMPANY
Due to the unique experience our team has gained through working closely with Solicitors, Accountants and other Professionals, we truly specialise in advising High Net Worth individuals, including business owners, Pension Scheme Trustees and Charities with complex circumstances and needs. Please visit the above to find out more about the services we can offer to you as a valued client.
We are very proud of our ethos and commitment to providing our clients with the best service possible and as a result of our dedication and experience, we are the only Independent Financial Adviser firm in Derby who qualifies to be included on the SIFA Professional Directory of IFAs, which is endorsed by the Law Society. The directory can be found at
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Because of the way that we charge fees for our advice (in the same way a Solicitor, Accountant or other trusted professional would charge), we are able to invest the time needed to provide the bespoke holistic planning that is required to achieve the best possible outcome for you. We have no vested interest in recommending one product over another simply because it pays commission or allows a higher level of adviser charges, any financial products recommended by us are based purely on the merits (considering all of the drawbacks as well) of the product itself and how it meets your needs in a way that is superior to anything else available.
Most financial advisers only charge a fee if a product is arranged. In our experience, this has meant that there has not always been a balanced portrayal of the benefits and drawbacks of the recommendation and in some cases has resulted in pressure being put on you to buy a product otherwise, the adviser wouldn’t get paid. Please see our page ‘
Our Advisers have more than 20 years experience of giving financial advice and our financial planning and support team have more than 40years combined financial services experience between them and are highly qualified. You will note that no other financial advice firm in Derby operates in the way that we do, has our level of qualifications, endorsements or staff resources that enable us to provide the highest levels of bespoke financial planning advice to our clients. Please
Richard Shanks is a Chartered Financial Planner and has been an Independent Financial Advisor since 2000. Richard began his career with a national bank where he acquired a comprehensive knowledge of investments (the cornerstone of any Independent Financial Adviser's knowledge). He then went on to lead the in-house financial planning department at a top regional Law firm. Working so closely with Solicitors has enabled Richard to gain extensive experience in Trust and Estate Planning, which is his particular area of speciality.
Daniel successfully completed a degree in Information Science and Business Management at Loughborough University and after initially working in London, he came back to the Derbyshire area and has worked in financial services since 2008.
Marie has worked with us since 2010 having previously worked for Derby County Council and a local Healthcare firm. Marie is a valued member of the team and assists with many of the day to day finance and management issues. She also assists with our business development, including any pitches and tenders as well as assisting with our general marketing activities. She also helps by looking after some of our client relationships.
Aneta is continuing to study for and pass her financial planning exams whilst also learning more about the role of an administrative assistant and a paraplanner. This involves Aneta undertaking detailed investment and product research, putting together valuations and assisting the advisors in the financial advice process
Aneta’s aptitude for numbers and her fresh pair of eyes on the processes we have used for a number of years has already benefited the business. Aneta ultimately would like to have the prestigious qualification of ‘Chartered Financial Planner’.
Jordan’s reason for choosing to join us was his admiration for our bespoke client planning, which would enable him to put into practice everything he had learned at university whilst helping our clients to achieve their aims! He is now working towards his professional exams with the CII in order to become a qualified Financial Planner.
Jordan aspires to become a chartered Financial Planner over the next 5 years using the knowledge he has gained throughout university to help him fulfil his aspirations.
"Personal and friendly contact with immediate responses when required, thank you. Many thanks for all your help"
"Reassurance that the advice given in terms of investment choices was suitable in achieving my objectives. Highly efficient and professional advice provided by qualified and experienced advisers."
"Excellent communication and swift replies to queries via email or telephone. Clear advice which is given in a helpful and reassuring way in meetings so I have never felt overwhelmed by having to make decisions. I feel confident in the advice I have received and I trust my adviser to give me good advice in the near future."
"The most important aspect of your business to me as a client is your immediate responses to any questions that occurred during the process progression. PFC maintained a professional, courteous and rapid response service at all times."
"An adviser who takes the time to listen to the client. The advice given very much helped to clarify our thoughts on planning our retirement."
"Technical financial help when it was required. Sound financial advice."
"Your service was very helpful courteous and satisfactory. Many thanks."
"Excellent. Nothing is ever too much trouble and all the staff never make us feel we are asking silly questions or want information that is a problem."
