FCA regulation or authorisation means that a consumer can trust the firm.  The FCA regulates financial firms providing services to consumers and maintains the integrity of the financial markets in the United Kingdom.   It ensures that firms act in accordance with the strict criteria and standards set out in their regulations.

The CII is a professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession. They set the standards for our profession, and the CII qualifications and requirements ensure our Advisers maintain the highest standards in order to deliver suitable advice and best outcomes for our clients.

Attaining full Member status demonstrates a high level of knowledge in financial services as well as a commitment to the principles of professionalism, integrity and excellence. It is also a tangible demonstration of commitment to ethical behaviour. All CISI members must complete an integrity test and sign up to a code of conduct.

SOLLA later life advisers specialise in the financial needs of older people. These advisers have taken the further step to become independently accredited alongside their professional qualifications. They are able to give practical help and guidance to support their clients to make the right decisions at the right time.

The FCA regulate this area of advice very heavily due to the nature of the benefits provided under these types of schemes. Advisers wishing to advise in this area are required to hold a specialist professional qualification. We have several advisers authorised to provide this advice and there is a strict regime in dealing with these types of pension schemes.

Advisers must possess a specific qualification to advise on equity release mortgages. This qualification provides an understanding of equity release regulation, products, market practice, and client needs, and many of our advisers are able to give advice in this area.