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"You can judge a person by the company he keeps" An old adage that applies equally well to companies, here are a few of our affiliations:


Professional bodies:


All our advisers are members of the following professional bodies, dedicated to raising standards of professionalism within financial services:

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The Institute of Financial Planning

- UK professional body dedicated to the development of the multi-discipline profession of Financial Planning

The Personal Finance Society

- Largest UK professional body for Financial Advisers and those

in related roles.

The Chartered Insurance Institute

- Leading professional organisation and examination body for members of the financial services industry.

Ethical Investment Groups:


We are proud to be associated with and engage the services of the following groups dedicated to the advancement of ethical and socially responsible investments and business practices:

The Ethical Investment Association

- A group of UK Independent Financial Advisers dedicated to the promotion of ethical and socially responsible investment.

The UK Social Investment Forum

- A group promoting sustainable and responsible financial services practices throughout the UK.

Ethical Investment Research Services

- Leading global provider of independent research into the social, environmental and ethical performance of companies.

Affinity Groups:


We are members of the following affinity groups who promote the value of independent financial advice to consumers and professionals:

Association of Independent Financial Advisers

- A not for profit organisation dedicated

to promoting the value of

independent financial advice.

IFA Promotion Ltd

- Industry body responsible for promoting independent financial advice in the UK.

Product Providers:


Many of our clients take advantage of the Cofunds investment platform to administer their portfolio, the following link provides access to online valuations and other portfolio tools for registered users:

Charities:


We support a number of local and international charities, here are two of our current favourites:

African Initiatives

- A UK based social justice organisation working with communities in Africa to build self-sufficiency and empower communities to fully participate in the decision making processes that affect their lives.

The Katherine House Hospice

- A small hospice based in Adderbury, near Banbury, providing palliative care to people with life-threatening illnesses whose disease is not responsive to curative treatment.

Solicitors for Independent Financial Advice

- Trade association for professional independent financial advisers who work closely with Solicitors and Accountants

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Newsletters & Topical Publications


Members of our retained client service receive regular newsletters and ad hoc topical publications addressing key changes in the financial world.  Past issues are archived here:


Latest issues:

May 2010 Newsletters


   SmartMoney (12 pages)        eSmartMoney (30 pages)











Archive:

2010


April 2010 - Guide to the Budget 2010

March 2010 - Smartmoney Newsletter

March 2010 - eSmartMoney Extended Newsletter

February 2010 - ISA Guide 2010

January 2010 - SmartMoney Newsletter

January 2010 - eSmartMoney Extended Newsletter


2009


December 2009 - Guide to the Pre Budget Report

November 2009 - SmartMoney Newsletter

November 2009 - eSmartMoney Extended Newsletter

Complimentary Guides


To give you an idea of the range of financial planning services we provide we have produced a series of simple guides covering the areas we are most frequently asked to advise on:



Guide to Financial Planning                 Guide to Inheritance Tax Planning










Guide to Protection Planning                      Guide to Retirement Planning











Guide to Wealth Management                            Guide to SIPPs