Accreditations and awards

We are Chartered Financial Planners

What sets us apart is our motivation to continually study, update our knowledge, listen to our clients, and apply our understanding to the situation.

That fire in our belly has culminated in us being awarded Chartered Financial Planners status – an award that recognises the firm as a whole. It’s a mark of professional standing among all professions and yet another way to demonstrate our expertise and commitment.

What Chartered means for you

It’s all well and good talking about our Chartered status, but what really matters is how it impacts and adds value to the service you receive.

We are top of the class at demonstrating the highest levels of financial and technical knowledge, so you will feel reassured that your problems will be solved by some of the best people in the industry.

New Model Adviser regional finalists for 2023 & 2024

We are delighted to be shortlisted in our region and listed in the Citywire New Model Adviser Top 100 firms in 2024, following our previous inclusion in 2023. The NMA Top 100 celebrates the best firms in the UK’s financial planning community, considering only those firms which demonstrate outstanding service, client care, and forward-thinking advice. Our inclusion in this list reflects our commitment to maintaining the highest standards and reinforces our promise to deliver tailored, high-quality financial advice to our clients.

Professional Adviser Awards 2023 & 2024

In 2023 we won the Adviser Firm of the Year award for the South West and Wales region, beating many excellent advice firms in the area including the 11 other shortlisted nominees. In 2024 we were again finalists in the Adviser Firm of the Year Award South West and Wales region, this repeated acknowledgment of our excellence not only validates our team’s outstanding performance but also fuels our drive to continually raise the bar in delivering exceptional, client-focused financial advice.

VouchedFor Top Rated Adviser in 2023, 2024 & 2025

VouchedFor’s Top Rated Adviser Guide celebrates financial advisers who consistently deliver exceptional service, as confirmed by real client feedback. We’re proud that all our advisers have earned this recognition for three consecutive years – 2023, 2024, and 2025. This accolade means our team is trusted to provide tailored, high-quality financial advice and maintain strong client relationships. Being included in this prestigious guide underscores our commitment to excellence and leadership in the industry.

Bristol Life Awards 2025

We have once again earned a place among Bristol’s elite by being named finalists in the Financial category at the Bristol Life Awards. Our journey of excellence began with our first finalist nod in 2022—a milestone that laid the foundation for our ongoing commitment to innovation and top-tier service. This repeated recognition is a testament to our passion for setting new benchmarks in the financial industry and reinforces our role as a key contributor within Bristol’s vibrant business community.

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