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Insurance and Protection ( 1 )

Pensions ( 4 )

Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 1 )

Investments and Savings ( 13 )

Reviewers' assets

£500k+ ( 1 )

£200k - £500k ( 2 )

£100k - £200k ( 2 )

Up to £50k ( 2 )

£50k - 100k ( 3 )

Client reviews

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

November, 2014

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Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Seb

It was just an initial meeting but I was happy with his personality and felt I could get on with him well. He will be handling my financial affairs now.

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

September, 2014

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Review from verified client

January, 2014

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Based in Somerset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

Seb is extremely particular about assessing personal circumstance and needs before giving any advice. The advice given is then gone through in meticulous detail so that I become totally aware of the reasoning behind and wisdom of what he is saying and suggesting. Over the years I have been unable to fault him and have found his advice most valuable and rewarding.

What could they have done better?

I cannot envisage any improvements. I am completely satisfied.

Review from verified client

December, 2013

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Based in Dorset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

Seb is very approachable and reliable. He is quick to respond to any queries I might have. He has a good understanding of my financial needs and requirements and is discreet. I am always very comfortable with the investment stratagies he has advised and thanks to Seb I am confident of a financially comfortable retirement.

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

December, 2013

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Review from verified client

November, 2013

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Based in Somerset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

Seb is a very genuine man, very easy to talk to. I took to him straight away which is obviously a good thing when you put your trust in to someone. He has done very well for me so far and made me lots of money, without him I'd have just stuck with a standard bank rate and not realised how much I would have benefited by moving my money around.

What could they have done better?

Have more time but understand that's difficult due to so many clients.

Review from verified client

November, 2013

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Based in Somerset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

He has up to date financial knowledge which he is able to apply to personal needs. He is a good communicator able to provide information at a level for a lay person to understand to make decisions. He is available for omgoing support either by phone or by arranging a home visit.

Review from verified client

November, 2013

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Based in Somerset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

Seb is very knowledgable and gives sound advice on Iinvesting wisely appropriate to my needs. It' good to be able to have contact with SEb at any tiime should I have any issues worries or just need some information. Seb meeting with me in my home is far more relaxed and helps with comunication.

What could they have done better?

Nothing really I am more than happy with the service Seb provides at our meetings.

Review from verified client

November, 2013

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Based in Dorset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

Seb has managed my financial affairs for a number of years , and I have always been delighted with the outcome . He is friendly and informative always achieving the best results for me .

What could they have done better?

I must say that I honestly can't think of anything Seb could do better , he always does his best for us .

Review from verified client

November, 2013

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Based in Somerset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

Seb is very good at advising and giving sound financial advice. He explains in detail the commitment you could be making. If it is a good investment for you. Also the annual charges are explained in detail. And he looks after my investments on a regular basis.

What could they have done better?

I cannot add to this comment because he is very good at is job and is very approachable.

Review from verified client

November, 2013

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Based in Somerset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

Seb is able to make both my wife and I feel relaxed and comfortable when he is discussing our finances with us: a subject which was not easy for us to understand in our early days of making investments. He communicates at a level which we find relatively easy to digest and understand. Seb has been advising and supporting us in handling approximately 70% or our finances for the past eight years and we are very pleased with the services that he has provided throughout this period. He always explains well any financial jargon that we might find somewhat difficult to understand.

What could they have done better?

Seb has a very active brain and shows great enthusiasm for his job. At times he might talk faster than the brain of an o.a.p. can absorb.

Review from verified client

November, 2013

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Based in Somerset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

He explains his advice to me in a clear and completely understandable way. I feel I know exactly what he is proposing. He talks to me on my own level, which he is good at placing. He is efficient in communicating, and quite punctual, as well as being a very pleasant man to know. His research is excellent.

What could they have done better?

I am very happy with the whole service.

Review from verified client

July, 2013

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Based in Dorset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

We have known Seb for many years , and we have found that he has a friendly , sincere and professional approach . He has looked after our financial needs very well , always looking for the best outcome and explaining his actions in detail . We would definitely recommend Seb to anyone looking for financial advice and look forward to many more years of his knowledge .

Review from verified client

July, 2013

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Based in Somerset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

Seb is excellent in his way of explaining to people like me ( not overly financially minded!) the best way to get what you need from your investments. My husband was the one with all the understanding. He has been brilliant with the help and support given to us both and now to myself. He works hard in finding what is suitable for you and your needs, nothing is too much trouble.

What could they have done better?

I don't feel he needs to change anything. He works to whatever you want from him.

Review from verified client

July, 2013

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Based in South Yorkshire

How has Seb Powles helped you?

Seb always goes the extra mile to make sure that we understand his advice and we find him extremely friendly, sincere and understanding as to our requirements. He can always get back to us as soon as he can, which in our case, is a huge bonus and he always reassures us if we feel concerned about our investments.

Review from verified client

July, 2013

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Based in Dorset

How has Seb Powles helped you?

His promptness in responding to phone calls and e-mails, the simplicity in which he explains things.