Nick's reviews
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Insurance and Protection ( 24 )
Mortgages ( 10 )
Pensions ( 73 )
Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 31 )
Auto Enrolment ( 1 )
Investments and Savings ( 72 )
Pension Transfers - Non Specialist ( 33 )
Inheritance Planning ( 23 )
Long Term Care ( 4 )
Pension Transfers - Specialist ( 23 )
Financial Planning ( 21 )
Financial Mentoring ( 8 )
Financial Coaching ( 5 )
Reviewers' assets
£500k+ ( 28 )
£200k - £500k ( 11 )
£100k - £200k ( 2 )
( 3 )
Up to £50k ( 1 )
£50k - 100k ( 2 )
Review
by a verified client in Essex
a month ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I needed advice on how to get the best from my various pensions and whether offers that were being made by pension advisors were worth accepting.
How has Nick Cummins helped you?
I have a good understanding of the financial markets but not the confidence to act upon my conclusions. Nick spent the time to work through my ideas and also gave me alternatives that maybe better but still kept me within comfort zone when it came to the risk levels. I never felt pressurised to make a decision and never felt I was being sold a product that he didn’t believe was right for me.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
The outcomes have exceeded my expections.
What could they have done better?
I firmly believe the outcomes would have been even better if I had followed all of Nick’s advice but it was my lack of confidence and aversion to risk that stopped this from happening so no they could not have done any better with the restrictions I set.
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by a verified client in London
2 months ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Beginning my savings and investment journey.
How has Nick Cummins helped you?
We started with a quick chat to introduce me to what my options were. We then picked it up later and I have been saving with him since.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
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by a verified client in East Sussex
4 months ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I was looking for someone who could provide me with protection and pension advice.
How has Nick Cummins helped you?
Nick is always responsive and happy to have a chat at short notice. We have a full review meeting at least annually and he always listens carefully and advises accordingly, consequently I am really pleased with my protection and pension arrangements and hope to seek investment advice from Nick when this becomes an area of financial planning that I am looking to explore.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes. Very happy that my protection arrangements remain suitable, which Nick ensures to review on a regular basis. My pension pot is doing really well and I am happy that it is invested appropriately to help meet my needs in retirement.
What could they have done better?
There is nothing that comes to mind.
Review
by a verified client in London
7 months ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I was looking to tidy up my slightly messy financial arrangements, Nick has helped massively
How has Nick Cummins helped you?
He patiently advised me, going through all the options, making sure I was comfortable at every step.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
So far so good!
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by a verified client in Gloucestershire
7 months ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
large amount of money to be invested
How has Nick Cummins helped you?
Nick was very helpful explaining how and what the best way would be for me to invest my money.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes i have been very pleased with the decisions made.
What could they have done better?
I believe every aspect of the process from beginning to completion was excellent and find no reason to think other wise.