Mike McGurrell has looked after my pension pot for at least 20 years if not more and I am very happy with the service he has provided over this period. I have always trusted his advice and recommendat... See more
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Incorporating one of the UK's largest Chartered financial planning firms, we offer independent financial advice, investment management and estate planning services. Our clients are at the centre of everything we do.
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8 Camberwell Way, Doxford International Business Park, SR3 3XN, Sunderland, United Kingdom
- 0191 519 6000
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Pension review
Mike had everything prepared for our yearly review showing exactly how my pension had performed over the year and also able to change it to reflect my changes going forward and showing how it will perform under different scenarios. Mike is very easy to talk to and is in no hurry really helpful me and my wife left feeling really positive
The advice and guidance around…
The advice and guidance around financial planning I have received from Mike has been clearly explained in a professional manner. I have never felt pressured into accepting recommendations nor have I been made to feel at a disadvantage when not understanding something. I would wholly recommend Fairstone.
I am pleased with the way my investment…
I am pleased with the way my investment is growing . Advice is always available and I am regularly kept up to date .
Great service and advice
Great service and advice from Joseph Jenkins in the Cardiff offer. I now have a plan for the way forward in my retirement.
Top quality service, top quality adviser.
Top quality service from top quality advisor,
Received over several years.
Many thanks to all members of the team.
Best regards and trust as always.
Consistently Outperforms all Predictions
I am very grateful that I was introduced to Mike McGurrell nearly 15 years ago. He has looked after my fund and outperformed consistently all of his predictions. I value Mikes advice and I can honestly say that because of him I can confidently look forward to a retirement that will give me and my wife the opportunity to have a financially secure future.
Can’t speak highly enough …
Mike has been our financial advisor for over 30 years. During that time he has worked with us to help us make sensible investments and decisions that have laid the foundation for security in our retirement. He is knowledgeable, trustworthy, discreet and always willing to help us look at a range of options to get a good outcome. We are very fortunate to have him as our financial advisor.
Professional and clear advice given…
Professional and clear advice given regarding our finances prior to retirement. Plus continued support on an annual basis.
Excellent service
Highly recommended
Jacob, has been extremely helpful to both me and friends I have recommend. He goes well above and beyond what is expected and is always willing to help and offer advice at the drop of a hat.
Great service
Great service: friendly and efficient provided in easy to understand language.
Very useful and practical advice
Very useful and practical advice for a small pension pot which has delivered a consistent performance in retirement
VALUABLE ADVICE FROM FAIRSTONE
Ellie Sissons at Fairstone has advised me on financial affairs for a number of years and I have always found her to be knowledgeable, super-professional, approachable and reliable. I have all confidence in her advice and I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Re- Mortgage experience
Claire Allison the Mortgage & Protection advisor from Fairstone Financial Management Ltd who arranged our
re - mortgage was very efficient throughout and very informative during each step until we completed. Claire was also available to answer questions straightaway or retuned calls when messages left for her. Claire also scanned necessary documents to the new mortgage provider on our behalf as we do not have a scanner. Excellent service provided by Claire Allison and Fairstone Financial Management Ltd
Fairstone have been managing my pension…
Fairstone have been managing my pension pot for a few years and I am very pleased with what they have done. Despirte my strict ethical restraints it has been growing well in the past year. I have annual reviews with a dedicated liaison person and am able to ask any questions and get clear answers.
Professional and reliable
Jordan Grey is professional and explains and advises everything in a clear and coherent way. He has been supportive of my financial investments for the past year and is reliable, trustworthy and responsive when I have contacted him with additional queries or a change in my circumstances. I would highly recommend Jordan as an advisor!
Charlie C at Fairstone (mortgage)
Charlie C at Fairstone ensured the whole process of mortgage application at our new house ran very smoothly. From finding a good mortgage, providing clear instructions for us, to acting on his word quickly and faithfully. He replied to all our queries very swiftly and also let us know when rates altered (after approval and before completion) so we could take advantage. He is an absolute credit to your team/ company. We have recommended him to our family and friends. We will without doubt contact Charlie once more when remortgaging in future.
Andrew at Fairstone
I have dealt with Andrew McErlean at Fairstone for many years and have always had friendly, professional advice. I have been given advice on Pensions, ISA's and other investments, so I have built up total confidence the years.
Great service from Fairstone Financial Management Ltd
Used Fairstone Financial Management Ltd on recommendation and dealt with Financial Adviser, Hakeem Okuwobi, regarding a financial investment.
He clearly listened to our financial position & set upon a strategy to invest over the coming years, preparing a detailed analysis, which he broke down for us on a further meeting. We found his advice to be clear and concise, easily understandable, and his plan seemed to make complete sense & in line with our requirements. We found him to be very personable and welcoming - an absolute pleasure to deal with.
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