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Insurance and Protection ( 16 )

Mortgages ( 12 )

Pensions ( 68 )

Equity Release ( 7 )

Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 16 )

Investments and Savings ( 77 )

Pension Transfers - Non Specialist ( 1 )

Inheritance Planning ( 1 )

Reviewers' assets

£500k+ ( 28 )

£200k - £500k ( 19 )

£100k - £200k ( 7 )

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£50k - 100k ( 6 )

Up to £50k ( 5 )

Client reviews

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September, 2021

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Based in Dorset

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

We needed a financial advisor because we had some changes to make to our investments and retirement finances and crucially my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2017 and wasn’t going to be able to play his usual role in planning our finances! In these circumstances the most important thing was that we had someone who was understanding and patient with our situation as well as seeing what would be best for us.

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony was recommended to us by a family member - he reviewed our finances and investments and helped us decide on the best course of action, and then made the transactions for us

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

I don’t think anything could have been done better and we have access to advice whenever we need it - for me as the carer it takes a huge burden off me which enables me to feel less stressed with these affairs and allows me to concentrate on looking after my husband.

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April, 2016

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Based in London

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I needed an ombudsman.

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony helped me get money back from.a financial advisor that I had a problem with.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes the outcome was as good as could be expected in the circumstance.

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April, 2016

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Based in London

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I needed to know the Pension options for my circumstances.

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony helped me choose the best option for me.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

I am happy with the choices that have made made.

What could they have done better?

Nothing I can think of. Was always very approachable and helpful.

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

March, 2016

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Anthony was very helpful in outplaying the various options available to me and their costs and benefits.

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February, 2016

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Based in Kent

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I had income and pensions from a number of sources and wanted to understand the best way to take them including in what order of priority.

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Initially by looking at my whole financial situation and then recommending investing in pensions for the tax relief and looking closely where my monies were invested in those pensions.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes. The advice and recommendations have given me the confidence to know that my finances are going in the right direction for my retirement.

What could they have done better?

I think there is not enough transparency on the costs and charges of pensions. I would like to know what are the costs and charges for all my pensions including those which I have had through employment and therefore were not recommended by my Financial Advisor. Financial Advisors have the skills to challenge the big pension providers to advise their costs.

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

December, 2015

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Quick response to my initial enquiry and very good first meeting. Changing IFA is as much about personalities as charges and Anthony and Claire immediately put me at my ease, and asked sensible, insightful questions about my circumstances. I have every confidence that they will come up with some good solutions for me and will be able to explain them in a straightforward way. I look forward to working with them both.

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July, 2015

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Based in Essex

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Wanted to plan for my retirement in the most effective manner.

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Thoughtful planning, identifying the right solutions, good financial advice.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

It's a long-term game, but everything is on track as it stands.

What could they have done better?

Hard to say. I have been very pleased with the advice so far

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May, 2015

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Based in Hertfordshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I am very happy with the service provided by Anthony. He has always explained the investments made and answered questions clearly. I would be happy to recommend him and he is now acting for my daughter.

What could they have done better?

Can't think of anything at present.

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April, 2015

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Based in Middlesex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

informed & a good communicator. knows the sector well

What could they have done better?

n/a

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April, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I've been a client for about 2 years and have relied on Anthony for advice around as series of investments. The performance to date has been pretty much as anticipated but, since these are essentially long term investments, it's probably too early to judge definitively the performance of my portfolio. Overall however I feel that Anthony has listened carefully to my requirements and put together a range of investments, accurately reflects my priorities and minimises my exposure to tax. So far so good.

What could they have done better?

Nothing really. I think Anthony has been consistently responsive to my priorities

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April, 2015

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Based in Surrey

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I have dealt with Anthony for 8 years. He has safely guided me through the financial crisis, and always provides a high quality and attentive service.

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April, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony and the First Wealth team are extremely professional and knowledgable and always a pleasure to deal with. Importantly for me, they are very proactive in making sure my financial affairs are in order and appropriate for my current situation.

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April, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony's advice was spot on, and was communicated with clarity and understanding of my personal situation. Focusing on my objectives and my attitude to risk, he presented the options in detail yet without jargon, while also making me aware of additional alternatives I had not previously considered, which was much appreciated. The resulting financial plan has been implemented smoothly and efficiently. A first-rate experience all round which inspired confidence.

What could they have done better?

I was very happy with every aspect of the advice and its presentation and implementation.

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March, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I was unsure how best to invest my saving and a sum I had been gifted. I found it really helpful talking through the options with Anthony, and he was very thorough in preparing a financial plan for me which took account of all my circumstances. He answered all my questions clearly and promptly, and put together an excellent investment plan for me which he has now put in to place. I would definitely recommend him to others looking for financial advice.

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March, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Mr Villis’s service is well informed, efficient and extremely client centred. I have limited experience in investing but Mr Villis has explained the relative pros and cons of various investment options very well and I have found his financial advice to be responsible and accurate. Above all he has taken into account my own concerns and plans for the future as far as I can predict them. I have had no problems in contacting Mr Villis to discuss my financial concerns and can easily access an appointment to review my finances with him in person. I am very happy indeed with his sound advice and his professional and courteous manner. I would be very happy to recommend his services without hesitation to other acquaintances who need reliable, friendly and responsible financial advice.

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March, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I have been a client of Mr Anthony Villis at First Wealth for six years. During that time Mr Villis’s service has been well informed, efficient and extremely client centred. He has explained the relative pros and cons of various investments very well and I have found his financial advice to be sustainably responsible and accurate. I have had no problems in contacting Mr Villis to discuss my financial concerns over the telephone and can easily access an appointment to review my finances with him in person. I am very happy indeed with his sound advice and his professional and courteous manner over the years. Consequently I have recommended and will continue to recommend his services without hesitation to other acquaintances who need reliable, friendly and responsible financial advice.

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March, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I chose Anthony from the Vouched For web-site rather than personal recommendation and therefore was a little apprehensive before meeting him, particularly as I have always had a rather jaudiced view of IFAs. I was therefore pleasantly surprised, indeed impressed, with Anthony who gave clear and practical advice concerning my complex pension arrangements. I am 60 and close to retirement and he provided all the advice I was seeking in what has become a very complex area. Best of all, he did not charge for the first meeting! I will now be collecting additional information before returning for ongoing advice.

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March, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I have been dealing withAnthony for 4years. I find his advice strait forward and considered. He is always pleasant to deal with

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March, 2015

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Based in Middlesex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Over the years I have had two or three different financial advisers and I find first wealth have viewed my lifestyle in retirement and my needs, always before any financial consideration for them. We have a quarterly phone call to make sure things are ok. Anthony is always available to answer my questions as they arise. I am very happy with the service and happy to recommend Anthony and first wealth to others.

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March, 2015

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Based in Hertfordshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony's decisions and recommendations are always well explained with the correct rationale to support them. Our meetings provide the right level of service to meet my needs and, where appropriate, the additional updates are well-timed.

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March, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony gave very good advice and has a good way of explaining things to someone who is useless financially! Trust Anthonys advice and am very grateful! Thank you :-)

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February, 2015

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Based in Perthshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

He explains the investment strategy very clearly, giving the reasoning behind the decision making process.

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony fully grasped straight away what I wanted to achieve and gave excellent advice and then followed everything up promptly to completion.

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February, 2015

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Based in Kent

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony always makes sure I understand his proposals completely. Not only does he make sensible suggestions, considering my attitude to risk, he listens very well and takes my thoughts on board. Even though I am in draw down the value of my pension fund has remained virtually the same.

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February, 2015

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Based in Hertfordshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I have always been the arch sceptic about financial advisers, so it has take me decades to come around to the decision that my wife and I needed a financial adviser to help with retirement planning, investments and wills. Anthony Villis has proved to be knowledgable, offers good advice and is totally on our side. A good friend, who is an accountant and who is a personal client of Anthony' s, suggested we speak to him when I asked her if she could recommend an FA. Since then I have sent my daughter and son-in-law to him for advice and they are pleased with his approach as well. Anthony is a very personable young man, who we like and with whom we are happy to discuss our financial affairs and accept his advice.

What could they have done better?

So far we are very happy with all our dealings with Anthony and First Wealth, so it is impossible to criticise.

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Explains everything clearly, the upside and the downside. Very personable and not pushy.

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I've engaged with Anthony for personal and business advice and find him expert at quickly understanding my requirements, and delivering spot on guidance for optimal return and performance

What could they have done better?

Anthony needs to grow his business faster so that more of my staff can take advantage of his advice.

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony and his firm have provided a wonderful financial service for me over the past five or more years. He is always thoroughly prepared at our meetings and has an approach which is thoughtful and insightful. He is extremely good at explaining things verbally and visually and he has given me confidence to learn and take more interest in financial products.

What could they have done better?

I really can't think of anything

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony is extremely friendly and we very much enjoy our visits to him. We have complete confidence in his judgement, we are glad he encourages us to take a few more risks as we are naturally cautious people and we feel secure about the plans he makes for investing our money. He responds immediately to our questions and provides full, clear and straightforward answers.

What could they have done better?

I actually can't think of anything!

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February, 2015

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Based in Kent

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

He listens to me and after due consideration has provided very good advice

What could they have done better?

Not much at all he is very good at his job

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February, 2015

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Based in Kent

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony gives all advice coherently and explains everything well. I trust him and the company completely, and have no hesitation in seeking his advice no matter how small an issue. I would strongly recommend Anthony and the Company to anyone.

What could they have done better?

Can't think of anything as they give such a good, personal service.

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I asked Anthony for advice about my pensions. He explained clearly where I stand in this point in time with a comprehensible breakdown of each pension and fund performance. He also answered all of my questions I posed at our initial meeting.I will be going back in a few months to move forward with the pension review and also consider my other assets. He fully understands my attitude towards risk and my future goals in terms of income generation balanced with growth and tax efficiency.

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February, 2015

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Based in East Sussex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony understands my goals and adapts to changes in them. Is approachable and communicates well.

What could they have done better?

None

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February, 2015

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Based in Outside UK

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony takes time to understand your needs, considers the best options, explains each of them fully, gives a recommendation based on sound judgment, and communicates highly effectively throughout the investment process. He as the utmost integrity, and seems to take great personal pride in doing the best possible thing for his clients. His charges are reasonable and is great fun to work with.

What could they have done better?

Not work so hard.

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony is a forward thinking and diligent financial advisor with a very personable and professional attitude. He has a detailed knowledge of the subject and a focus on ensuring that he provides the best service for his clients

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February, 2015

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Based in Oxfordshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Nice firm, very user friendly and easy to talk to / get to see.

What could they have done better?

Relative performance tracking and benchmarking

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

He is knowledgeable about the wider market and presents well his analysis of the investment opportunities and risks attached.b

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February, 2015

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Based in Shropshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony ensures that he has all the facts at his fingertips before giving any advice. He is extremely thorough in his checking and has made me revisit my plans on many occasions. He is very knowledgeable and I am impressed with his understanding of the market place. His client management and communication skills are excellent. I feel that my case is unique. He investigates the options before explaining them and then does so in a manner which is understandable for the layman. He always gives me time to consider before choosing what is right for me. My investments have been well thought through and delivered a good return.

What could they have done better?

I cannot really think of anything. I have been very satisfied with every aspect of the service he has provided.

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Fully explores what is important to me and develops very effective plans to meet my needs. Excellent graphical representations of progress making everything very easy to understand. And, of course, very impressive results.

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February, 2015

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Based in Kent

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony understood my goals and attitude to risk and explained his recommendations. He explained his charges and with the professional service provided has been excellent value for money

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

After ascertaining my short term intentions and long term goals, Anthony expertly guided me through a minefield of options: resulting in sensible financial planning continually under review as my specific circumstances and aspirations change. Highly personable and practical, Anthony delivers clear advice free from financial jargon.

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

When I was made redundant and took early retirement some years ago, and needed advice on how best to invest my redundancy money, I was introduced to Anthony and immediately realised that he fully understood my financial situation and he was able to guide me through the options for making my investment work the best for me. He is very approachable and always available should I need advice at any time. I have regular email and telephone contact with him and at least once a year I meet with him to review my portfolio. Over the past few years my wife and mother-in-law have also been using Anthony's services and they are equally happy with him.

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February, 2015

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Based in Middlesex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony has helped manager my financial estate from a both a tax efficient and capital growth prospective he is brilliant at explaining complicated financial instruments in a candid and digestible fashion I would absolutely recommend Anthony Andrea Myers

What could they have done better?

not in my opinion

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Clear, non-biased explanation of financial options; quickly organised movement of funds where necessary

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony is extremely knowledgeable and speaks in language that is understandable without blinding you with industry jargon. He and his team found all the bits of pensions I have had over the years, consolidated them and each time I see him I receive a very informative pack containing all my investments showing what they are worth now and expected to be in the future.

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February, 2015

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Based in Dorset

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony understands our situation and makes considered recommendations and suggestions. When necessary he has identified and introduced us to others who have assisted with our requirements.

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February, 2015

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Based in Hertfordshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

There were two main reason I originally chose Anthony and his team. The first was an investment approach tailored very specifically to my risk appetite (foregoing some upside for reduced downside etc) and idiosyncrasies such as not wanting gilt exposure when the long term rates dropped so much. The second reason was a focus around tying the investment strategy into my tax position, both now and as we planned it would change in the future. Yes, all advisors claimed to offer this approach, but I was more convinced this would be delivered with Anthony and seven years later, I am pleased to report that it has. Perhaps an example will help illustrate. Amongst a number of other investments, we used a structured product to give me my upside exposure with limited downside exposure. This is due to mature in the following tax year and will generate a substantial CGT liability. We considered that a sensible way to mitigate some of the CGT due would be to recycle the investment into Seed EIS. I no longer have income tax capacity, but my wife has, so to maximise benefit, part of the investment was redeemed early so we could utilise two yearsÂ’ worth of income tax relief on the Seed EIS, which also halved the CGT bill. The whole process has been managed very smoothly by the team and they have indulged my meddling with the calculations, the timing and the choice of Seed EIS.

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February, 2015

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Based in West Sussex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony is able to explain complex issues in plain English, he is thorough and patient. We have an annual review either in his offices or my home where his graphs and pie charts help to visualise the changes during the year, and his recommendations for the future. Total trust and confidence in an adviser I believed would be hard to achieve but Anthony has mine.

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February, 2015

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Based in Berkshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Up to date,, completely comprehensible financial advice, delivered whenever needed. That's Anthony Villis and First Wealth

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February, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony has provided me and my family with excellent professional financial advice for a number of years. He is attentive to detail, takes great care in understanding his clients current financial position and plans for the future, impressivley up to date in his knowledge of financial legislation and has always been sound in his advice. He is also supported by an excellent team at First Wealth.

What could they have done better?

He could have advised me more strongly against my own decision to buy Tesco shares!!

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January, 2015

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Based in Middlesex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Thorough in explaining information; very responsive and approachable; excellent understanding of my needs.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I have not been a client of Anthony's for very long but I do know that he is very knowledgeable about investments and how to plan for the future re retirement, income from investments, etc. and is very professional in the way he goes about preparing an investment portfolio and advising on the results of his investigations.

What could they have done better?

At present I cannot make any suggestions as I have found his advice useful and informative.

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January, 2015

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Based in East Sussex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

When my husband and I first approached Anthony in 2009 it didn't take him long to get a handle on our financial situation, he quickly understood our appetite for risk and worked with us to create a financial management plan that suited us perfectly. When my husband died suddenly in 2012 the associated fallout affected our investment plans, Anthony acted quickly to guide me and to safeguard the investments, he then (very patiently) guided me towards a new management plan to fit my unexpected circumstances. I can honestly say that I trust Anthonys advice implicitly and can credit him with creating a healthy income for me. I have at times I'm sure been a trial to Anthony with occasional flurries of calls, but he and his team remain always reachable, always friendly and always keen to explain and advise.

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I can't rate him highly enough and I trust his guidance implicitly.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Responds quickly to enquiries and obtains specialist help when needed.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony has provided excellent advice and information over the years that we have been working together. He understands his business and most importantly how to translate what I need into a simple and relevant package of options which always provide the right solution.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony is very approachable. He always takes his time to explain all options available, as it can be a little confusing! In addition to this, he always responds quickly and efficiently to my queries. He managed all my investments brilliantly and changed my names etc for me after a divorce and remarriage. I received monies on the day he said. A brilliant service, I trust Anthony.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I have known him for several years and have always found him direct, friendly, informative and practical. He keeps in touch with me on a regular basis and gives me full details on what he is doing for me with my investments. The other staff in his office are very helpful and give good advice if he is not available.

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January, 2015

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Based in Middlesex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony always goes the extra mile to consider my circumstances and tailor his advice accordingly. His advice is unfailingly professional and honest and he always makes me feel that my financial well-being is his primary consideration. Always at the end of a phone!

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I'm very happy with all areas of his service

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January, 2015

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Based in Middlesex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony was very helpful and explained everything in terms that I understood - his diagrams were particularly useful! As well as this Anthony was very prompt with his response to my emails, and when I requested to come in to see him he had availability for me the very next day. Anthony is very personable and easy to get along with which helps when trusting someone with your finances. He also makes a good cup of tea.

What could they have done better?

I can't think of any glaring improvements needed.

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January, 2015

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Based in Middlesex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Very responsive and understanding of our aims and needs. As far as whether our long term aims are met, only time will tell!

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I am happy with the service provided.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Clear analysis of risk, good communication of options, hands on attention and attention to detail, excellent execution and paperwork

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony is very good at reviewing the big picture, explaining in simple terms the options and keeping one updated on changes to funds and values.

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January, 2015

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Based in West Sussex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Good trustworthy communication with individual personal advice. Offers a very efficient service with exceptional back-up and rapid response. Unlike some advisers Anthony has a finger on the pulse which gives me confidence in trusting him with my Financial health.

What could they have done better?

Other than moving next door I am unable to offer a more constructive suggestion.

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January, 2015

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Based in Essex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I feel very comfortable with the way Anthony approached and dealt with my investments, savings and pensions from day one. I am now retired and Anthony helped me put in place a strategy to take my income from my investments in a tax efficient way. He is very approachable and explains any complicated details until he's sure I've fully understood the situation. he returns my calls and emails very promptly and has highly qualified people available to back him up when needed.

What could they have done better?

I really don't know!

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony and First Wealth have looked after my personal finances for many years and have always provided excellent advice in an easy to understand and professional manner. This is why I am happy to recommend them to all of my Clients and Contacts.

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January, 2015

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Based in Hertfordshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Consultations at my home for my convenience, which is greatly appreciated. Always very professional, respectful, patient and confident.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Mr Villis is a highly competent, experienced and courteous FSA. For the last five years I have taken his advise after consultation and discussion both for my business and personal financial affairs especialy with regards financial planning,, long tem investement, pensions and retirement ( in the long term ) I have trusted his judgemnt which is obviously based on a sound and extensive knowledge of finance coupled with experience ( a commodity that cannot be gained in a short period of time )

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To be honest I don't have any. The service I get is excellent both perosnally and the ability I have from theie web based service to access my investments and chart progress

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January, 2015

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Based in Surrey

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Took the time to properly understand my needs, explain the options and my appetite to risk.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

He is very clear about my options and gives very sound advice. I am very pleased with my investment portfolio .

What could they have done better?

I cant think of anything he could do better

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

It gives me great pleasure to recommend Mr. Anthony Villis. He is a very intelligent, thoughtful, and vigilant financial adviser who is always very happy to be of help in any way and at any time. He has provided very sage counsel and he is a very good listener. I recommend him most enthusiastically.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

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Anthony is great at listening to his clients, understanding not only their immediate needs but also their long terms goals. His suggestions were always well thought through and showed that he was helping me to achieve my goals.

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January, 2015

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Based in Essex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

I needed to sort out my financial situation with retirement approaching and I was so pleased to have been recommended to Anthony . Within six months of meeting with him my wife and myself have a financial plan for the future in place, my assets have been restructured and the worry of a large liability has been cleared everything was explained clearly and handled with the upmost efficiency by Anthony and my financial worries are now a thing of the past due to his expertise and knowledge

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

We first met Anthony Villis about 8 years ago. He instilled confidence from the first meeting and his initial service was such that we have transferred all our financial affairs under his wing 6 years ago. He now advises my wife and I, my mother in law and both of our children who are young adults. We have felt able to recommend him highly to two other friends. He is thoughtful, available at all times, always pleasant and is particularly good at explaining financial matters in a patient and jargon free manner such that we feel able to make confident decisions using his advice upon which to frame them.

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I cannot think of anything that would be appropriate for this section. In addition, to the above, should we have any questions he is readily available per telephone or on e mail and his answers to additional questions are always considered and helpful with never a hint of impatience that I have seen in previous people in his profession.

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January, 2015

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Based in Berkshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Prepares a concise and meaningful summary on the performance of our pensions and investments when we meet. Offers good sound advice on planning forward and very knowledgeable on the markets and how they are trending

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Easier access to how are investments and pensions are peformimg on line

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Excellent all round proffessional service,very personable,understanding of personal and family issues,specialist in financial planning,mortgages,pensions etc etc. From the outset understood our risk profile,where we are at with our young family and adjusted his advice to suit those parameters.

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Nothing springs to mind at the moment.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony is clear, concise and unbiased. I trust his advice as he practices what he preaches. He uses modern technology to help visualise where you want to get to and breaks that down into smaller, management savings goals. He made me aware of risks that could be mitigated with insurance that I didn't think about but am now much more comfortable with.

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Nothing.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony has always been honest in advice, he's open to questions and queries about my investment strategy. He responds promptly to all questions and calls. going forward I look forward to his continuing advice on my retirement planning. I would honestly recommend Anthony to anyone looking for sound financial planning. Michael Dale

What could they have done better?

Bi annual scheduled updates on holdings and possible strategies going forward, these could be an e-mail notification or face to face.

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January, 2015

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Based in Cambridgeshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Prior to my and my wife's retirement Anthony conducted a full review of our somewhat disorganised finances, investments and pensions and put together a coherent and tax efficient retirement plan. We implemented the plan in full and it is performing exactly as Anthony said it would, generating the income we specified. Anthony listens carefully, understands what is important to us and at every review remembers every detail of our previous transactions and conversations. He always strives to add value to our reviews and I always come away with my expectations exceeded. I would trust his advice implicitly, and my trust, I can assure you, is not easily won, especially in financial matters.

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I am completely satisfied with the service I receive.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Over the past 4 years I have received sound, quality advice and service on a very personal level with respect to my then forthcoming, and now current pension aspirations. Indeed, everyone who I've encountered at Anthony's company, First Wealth, have been familiar and conversant with my account and can answer virtually any query I may have on the spot. This has given me great confidence that I matter, and would recommend Anthony's knowledge and personal service to anyone who may be approaching retirement.

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Based in Surrey

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Clear options discussed with as much time as needed. Grasps personal goals and restrictions quickly and so offers correct level risk investments . Helpful in planning for retirement .

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Pleased with service so nothing more at this stage

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Most importantly (for me at least) it is clear that Anthony is more about wealth preservation rahter than risky wealth creation which assured me in 2 ways: first that this man is more likely to be an honest advisor; second, that he has a good awareness of the present financial climate. He makes what could be an intimidating subject very approachable as he is too. In looking at ways to fund a large expansion to my business he came up with an interesting and innovative strategy that just so happened to benefit my pension greatly too!

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Always available to answer questions quickly and efficiently. Explains everything patiently and has a wide range of investment products and knowledge.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony provides honest, no-nonsense and truly independent advice. He successfully challenged previous bad pensions advice I had been given, which resulted in compensation being paid to me from that advisor - Anthony received no financial benefit for this.

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Nothing noted.

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January, 2015

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It comes as no surprise that Anthony and First Wealth have won so many awards recently. Refreshing to see a genuinely client-first approach to financial advice.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Honesty is his best asset. He builds the product set to fit percicely with my requirements. Whilst it is clear that Anthony makes money for the advice and products this never, in my experience, gets in the way of the fact that he is building the product set for you. My wife and I have put all of our financial planning in the hands of Anthony and we are extremely happy with the advice that we have had and confident in that the future will be as secre as we can make it.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Knowledgable, easy to engage with, high quality service. Feel totally safe and secure that my needs are being put first and that I am receiving the best advice possible. Forward thinking and delivers a service much greater than you would expect from an IFA, rivals or exceeds those offered by larger financial institutions.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Treats me as an individual and considers my circumstances and needs. Does not feel like a one-size-fits-all approach. Always prompt and courteous, and highly professional. Supported by a well-informed team.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Mr. Villis provides sound and comprehensive advise and acts quickly on instructions and provides a full report on outcomes. He advises on risk profiles and is pro-active in developing pertinent strategies aimed at achieving our financial plans.

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A more structured meeting plan would help improve even further a first class service

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Based in Hertfordshire

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony has advised me on financial matters for the last four years. During this time I have found his advice to be of a very high standard. The service is personable and directly relates to your own affairs. During this period Anthony has put forward many good ideas that I have concluded with him. I am happy to recommend him to anyone on the back of this great work

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony has given us superb service. He has provided a secure and productive return on our investments. He takes a personal interest and shows sensitivie understanding of our changing situation. He is very efficient and professional at every level, We can recommend him without reservation.

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January, 2015

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Based in London

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony gives detailed personal attention to every aspect of our financial affairs. He anticipates our future financial needs, which is very reassuring as we approach retirement. He is super-efficient, always responding to emails promptly and efficiently. He updates his services constantly.

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Nothing

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January, 2015

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Based in West Sussex

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Listens to what I want/need from my investments. Responds with jargon-free advice which clearly sets out the risks and potential returns.

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I've been receiving an excellent service from Anthony for over 7 years from and have no suggestions as to how he may 'do better'.

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Based in Surrey

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony has looked after my family and my practice for some 10 years he has made very significant contribution to both our tax and pension planning , mortgages and savings he is the go to man whenever we have a query he is quick to find out what we need and always understands what we are trying to achieve

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nothing

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January, 2015

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Based in Surrey

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

He is approachable and reliable and above all, trustworthy. He is also realistic and although he likes to be optimistic about the future, he gives a balanced opinion on the financial markets. I would rather listen to his views and reports rather than rely on what is given in the newspapers.

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Tongue in cheek - pick all the winners on the markets!! Seriously, I'm not sure of anything more he could do but I have no experience of any other finacial adviser relationship. He is the only one we have had since selling our business just over 7 years ago and he's given us no reason for seeking out another.

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Based in Dorset

How has Anthony Villis helped you?

Anthony offers a professional well executed strategy for my long term finanical growth aspirations. Anthony takes time to listen, analyse and when required, research potential new vehicles that would suit my wide range of financial requirements, supporting both business and family. Anthony's service is always responsive above expectation and I'm delighted that to date my investments show positive growth, despite a very risk adverse strategy during recent recessionary times.

What could they have done better?

Regular updates are scheduled and practively managed by Anthony, however in a time of fluctuating market conditions I would not be adverse to more frequent updates and reports on my portfolio and financial options available for short term requirements.