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Inheritance Planning ( 21 )
Long Term Care ( 7 )
Pension Transfers - Specialist ( 11 )
Financial Planning ( 10 )
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Client reviews
Review from verified client
June, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Early retirement
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth is very knowledgeable and professional. He explains everything in very simple terms . As well as his expertise, Gareth is also very friendly and approachable.
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Review from verified client
June, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My pension plan was needing attention
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Not exactly but this is a long term policy
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
To plan my long term pension
What could they have done better?
Nothing I can think of.
Review from verified client
June, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pension/retirement income advice
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Good advice; patient explanation; unhurried time at appointments;
Review from verified client
May, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pension advice
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Most definitely. An excellent high quality service.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Proactive, contemporary and knows my attitude to risk .Also very personable. I feel more of a friend than a client.
What could they have done better?
Very pleased to have passed my Pension affairs to Gareth. Delighted with the service and professionalism.
Review from verified client
April, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My money was sitting in the bank/building society doing very little except incurring annual taxes so i thought were must be a way to make it work for me while still being prudent.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
yes
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
yes
What could they have done better?
given that i am not prepared to take a big risk with my investments and the current erratic global financial situation i think i have done pretty well
Review from verified client
April, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Looking for long term investment.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
If any of my investments are not doing well, Gareth will suggest moving to a better preforming company.
Gareth's reply
Thanks Sandra for your kind review.
Review from verified client
March, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Londonderry
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Financial advice
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Definitely
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Helped sort out my finances as not my forte
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Review from verified client
March, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Armagh
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Needed financial advice
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Great financial advice
Gareth's reply
Thanks Stanley for your kind review.
Review from verified client
March, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
To bring various pensions together.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Very much so.
What could they have done better?
Nothing.
Review from verified client
March, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Need advise
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
By providing advise
Gareth's reply
Thanks Laura for your kind review.
Review from verified client
March, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Armagh
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Financial advice
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Great
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Good financial advice
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Review from verified client
March, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Needed to change from previos adviser
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes definitely happy with all aspects of advice
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth has explained everything very well and Investments made by him have done well considering the somewhat volitile climate
What could they have done better?
Not syre happy enough
Review from verified client
March, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I retired with a sum of money which I required advice on how best to invest it
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
In the main yes
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
with investment advice
What could they have done better?
better ask them
Review from verified client
March, 2023
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pensions moved
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
He arranged everything and had my pensions all in the one place..great outcome
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Gareth's reply
Thanks Sandra for you kind review.
Review from verified client
November, 2022
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I retired.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
With good advice.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Not yet.Again not passed year 1.
Gareth's reply
Thanks Peter for your review. Hopefully you will feel confident in the future to recommend us to your friends/family/colleagues.
Review from verified client
November, 2022
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pension transfer
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
With the transfer of pension and the growth of my funds through regular contact and good management of my investment.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Most definitely
What could they have done better?
Nothing I’m happy
Gareth's reply
Thanks Sam for your kind review.
Review from verified client
October, 2022
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Planning for retirement
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth has taken time to understand my individual circumstances and future needs before recommending a number to measures to help these be achieved.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Although it is too early to judge, I am confident, Gareth's advice will help me achieve my goals.
What could they have done better?
Not sure there is anything. From the initial meeting and regular reviews, Gareth has given me confidence both in his understanding of my circumstances and the correct strategy to apply.
Gareth's reply
Thanks Gary for your kind review.
Review from verified client
October, 2022
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
To be able to transfer my pension pot on to my daughter when I die
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth was great at took time to explain everything to me. All the pros and cons were explained so I could make the right decision
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes the outcome was the one that Gareth recommended
What could they have done better?
There was nothing Gareth could do better. The problems I had were not in Gareth’s control.
Gareth's reply
Thanks Janice for your kind review.
Review from verified client
October, 2022
Overall
Advice
Value
Service
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Private pension
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Advice
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Not yet
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Review from verified client
October, 2022
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pension advice
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth was able to obtain information regarding pension policies held in my name and advise me on my best options.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Not necessarily the outcome I was hoping for but this is no reflection on the service provided by Gareth.
What could they have done better?
Gareth provided an excellent service and was able to explain my pension policies to give me a better understanding.
Review from verified client
October, 2022
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Retirement
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Good advice and assistance
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
???
Gareth's reply
Thanks Alan for your kind review.
Review from verified client
July, 2022
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Review
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Satisfactory explanations
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
Review from verified client
January, 2022
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Retirement
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Advice on how best to invest in
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Gareth's reply
Thanks for your kind review.
Review from verified client
January, 2022
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in West Midlands
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I had a few pension pots and coming up to retirement
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
He advised me what to do with my pension pots and what pots to leave where they were.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
In difficult times I feel that he has exceeded what I was expecting whit me taking a minimum risk.
What could they have done better?
Nothing I can think of.
Gareth's reply
Thanks for your kind review.
Review from verified client
December, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Company pension
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth reviewed my options and recommended the best pension
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
No
Gareth's reply
Thanks for your kind review.
Review from verified client
December, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
We needed advice to help plan for early retirement.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth helped us organise our savings to enable us to plan effectively for the long-term. He provided clear advice and was extremely patient with our numerous questions! As a result we are now much more confident about financial planning for our future needs.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes – despite world-wide financial uncertainty, we feel that our investments have been well selected to meet our on-going needs and are regularly reviewed
What could they have done better?
To date, Gareth and his team have provided an excellent service. They are always available to answer queries or responds to on-going changes to our financial circumstances. The on-line Portal makes contact very easy!
Gareth's reply
Thanks for your kind review.
Review from verified client
December, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
An investment maturing at the same time as my income reducing
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
To move the money from the maturing investment into other investments
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Don't know
Review from verified client
December, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I had accmulated multiple person pension plans making it difficult to manage.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Review of the combined status of the indiviusal pensions,
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
My legacy pensions are now combined on one platform and is more convenient to review and manage.
What could they have done better?
The services of the advisor and his assistant could not be faulted
Gareth's reply
Thanks so much for your review, Austin.
Review from verified client
December, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Londonderry
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Needed some financial advice on savings.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
I was recommended to Gareth by an acquaintance.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes so far so good.
What could they have done better?
Bit better on changeover of ISA to current fund. Some confusion arose over that and Direct Debit payment in changeover.
Review from verified client
November, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Due to changing personal circumstances, I needed professional Financial Advice on how to best update my pension and insurance plans.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth Elliott clearly talked me through a number of options relevant to my age and circumstances. He was clear, friendly, proactive and a good communicator.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
I am happy to say that I saw a very solid performance in regard to my pension and that my insurance arrangements now give myself and my family improved peace of mind.
What could they have done better?
I'm not sure that Gareth and his team could have done anything better for us. As a family, we are exceptionally pleased with the results and the ongoing relationship.
Gareth's reply
Thanks very much for your kind review.
Review from verified client
November, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Armagh
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Planning for retirement
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Discussed various options re combining pensions and investment
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
In the short term so far, yes. Another 5 years will make things clearer.
Gareth's reply
Thanks Paul for your review.
Review from verified client
September, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Armagh
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Advice required
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Answered all our queries
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Review from verified client
July, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pension
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
As above
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Review from verified client
July, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pension transfer
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
As above
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Review from verified client
February, 2021
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I needed a pension.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth set everything up for me and made it look easy.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes.
What could they have done better?
Nothing, a very professional approach to the whole thing, especially in the present time.
Gareth's reply
Thanks Graham for your kind review.
First impression from a user who is not yet a client
January, 2021
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Gareth
Very useful
Gareth's reply
Thanks Victoria for your kind review.
Repeat review from verified client
November, 2020
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you since your last review?
Gareth helped us set up a flexible trust to protect our family home for our children. He also aide in setting up a will for us
First impression from a user who is not yet a client
August, 2020
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Gareth
A very short conversation about tax implications of pension crystallisation. Gareth gave his time freely to confirm my understanding of the situation. I wasn’t after investment advice per se, but Gareth was still very helpful and informative.
Gareth's reply
Thanks for your kind review. Good luck with your future plans.
Repeat review from verified client
August, 2020
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you since your last review?
Gave advice when the markets & investments were affected by Covit-19.
Gareth's reply
Thanks for your kind review Geraldine. Hope you and your family are staying safe and healthy.
First impression from a user who is not yet a client
June, 2020
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Gareth
Gareth was easy to take with on a personal level and very informative
Review from verified client
June, 2020
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Wanted to consolidate pension funds
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gave solid advice and made my pensions more manageable and cost effective
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Not yet
What could they have done better?
No faults with service provided
First impression from a user who is not yet a client
May, 2020
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Gareth
Very professional and helpful.
Gareth's reply
Thanks Michelle for your review, hope to chat again.
First impression from a user who is not yet a client
March, 2020
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Gareth
NA
Gareth's reply
Thanks for your kind review.
First impression from a user who is not yet a client
January, 2020
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Gareth
Very happy with the initial advice and looking forward to the next meeting where Gareth will outline the options available to us. Happy to recommend his services to anyone with pension advice needs.
First impression from a user who is not yet a client
January, 2020
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Gareth
Very professional
Gareth's reply
Thanks Patrick for your review. Hope to see you again.
Review from verified client
December, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Wanting to have more personal control over my pension/options.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth gave me advice and information which enabled me to make decisions suitable for me and my situation. There was no pressure and I also received honest and upfront information on the risks involved.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes. After completing the correct questionnaire on my feelings about risk taking Gareth and his team steered me to medium risk investments. This has shown a small increase which I am happy with.
What could they have done better?
Honestly can’t think of anything Gareth could have done differently. He listens to what I want and does his best to deliver with straight forward honesty.
Review from verified client
December, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I had recently left my company and had a sizeable pension I wanted to grow privately instead of letting it just sit with the company.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth gave me honest feedback, provided me with feasible options for my pension and has managed it ever since. Look forward to my annual reviews with Gareth every 12 months.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Pensions are a long drawn out process but I have seen great progress under the Newbridge team.
What could they have done better?
None.
Gareth's reply
No problem Ross thanks for your kind review and look forward to our next meeting.
Review from verified client
December, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I was about to retire with a healthy pension and redundancy package
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
He convinced us that Newbridge covered our needs. Their rates were clearly defined, acceptable and manageable. From the outset we were comfortable with Gareth’s hands on and personal approach.We have a trusting and honest relationship with Gareth and his staff at Newbridge.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, Gareth has professionally managed our funds to deliver our goals..... To secure and grow our funds. Manage our pensions. Plan for the future by managing inheritance whilst managing the tax there on. All of this while maintaining our pre retirement lifestyle allowing us time to enjoy our retirement.
What could they have done better?
He has fulfilled our Goals
Gareth's reply
Thanks Jim for your kind review, see you soon.
Repeat review from verified client
November, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you since your last review?
Spoke to my wife regarding her work pensions. Reviewing my own investment and assisting with queries about my pebsion
Review from verified client
August, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I was made redundant and decided I wanted some advice on what to do next
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
He made it that I understood and therefore was able to decide what was best for me for me nothing
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
For me nothing. I am really happy with the service I receive
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
receipt of work pension and needed to pay off mortgage or at least part of
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
transferred pension to Royal London & repaid bulk of mortgage and ensuring my children would benefit from my pension
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
yes
What could they have done better?
Gareth was more than helpful and answered all my queries
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pension advice
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Showed me , and helped me out with , straight advice about pensions and other related topics
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Am happy with my outcome for my first year
What could they have done better?
I am happy with the advice I have received
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pension transfer advice.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Explained all the pro's and con's in great detail and exactly how things would work moving forward.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, all going as predicted.
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
We were considering our future regarding our pensions. We had some dormant pensions where we needed advice.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
We met Gareth to discuss options regarding our pension provision and how best it would suit us.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
No, but this was probably a result of the markets not doing so well, rather than the advice we got from Gareth.
What could they have done better?
Gareth offered advice based on what would be best for us, based on the various market options. We received regular updates and bi-annual meetings to review our pensions. At the moment the service is very satisfactory for our requirements.
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Unexpected pension windfall.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Quality advice on the best way forward to make a once in a lifetime financial benefit work on my behalf.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes,and more than I was expected.
What could they have done better?
I dont think there is anyway it could be better.You cannot improve on 10/10.
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Service
Advice
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My wish to retire early and the availability of a final salary pension from a previous employer and savings invested elsewhere.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth recognised my wishes and what would be required to bring them into play with the sums which I had available and the pension pot from my previous employer. He provided me with detailed valuations and forecasts for the future based on my portfolio and the present climate. He is very clear with his findings and does not "sugar coat" things to influence you or curry favour.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
At this stage I am very early into my investment but am very happy so far with the way things are progressing.
What could they have done better?
I am very pleased with Gareth's service so far and do not see any obvious way to improve this service at this time.
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Needed pension advice.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Moved my existing pension investment into the one he recommended.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes - my fund has performed excellently since I moved it to Newbridge.
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Pension portfolio management
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Excellent advice and tailored individual solutions
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes. And more. The service has exceeded my expectations
What could they have done better?
N/A
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Transfer my work pension
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Explained all my possible options and did so in layman's terms, I left my first meeting with Gareth very confident.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
First year completed, i didn't get the £million I was hoping for.. BUT happy how my investment is progressing, gareth and his team fill me with confidence that I chose the right firm to help me invest for my future.
What could they have done better?
Can't think of anything else his team aren't already doing
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My pension fund all died with my death. My husband and children would receive nothing. I wanted to protect them
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
He was able to transfer my pension pot out from my employer into Royal London
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes. Excellent. On my death my husband and children will benefit from my pension pot
What could they have done better?
I am more than happy with the service and advice I was given
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Needed to review my pension
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Offer advice and options as to what would best suit my needs and objectives
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Am very happy with all the advice I have received so far
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
invest for my future in retirement
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
explaining everything for me
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
not at the moment
What could they have done better?
not sure if he could have done anymore for me
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Londonderry
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Regulatory requirement
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Clear comparison of options and clear advice
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Retirement
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
He discussed how big a risk we wanted to take with our investments and advised us where would be best to invest our money.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Really can’t think of anything to make Gareth’s treatment of us any better.
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I needed to understand my options once I turned 50 regarding a pension from a few years ago
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Gareth spend quality 1:1 time with me and my wife, setting our very clearly the options-Costs etc, and gave some real life examples
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, more than I ever thought would come from the initial meeting
What could they have done better?
The information was very data heavy, but Gareth cut through a good amount of it, maybe a bit more “one page” type of real life examples, but overall his approach matched what I was looking for.
Review from verified client
July, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Retiremnet
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
By clarifying my options and advising on what might be best
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Less paperwork and perhaps more guidance on use of increasing use of on line options
Review from verified client
May, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Wanting advice on the best pension options.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
By putting together a good pension plan.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Nothing, I am very pleased with his contribution.
Gareth's reply
Thanks John for your review.
Review from verified client
April, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Retirement
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
He offered everything we needed in order to control our redundancy and retirement pot, allowing us to socialise and enjoy life knowing our finances are secure.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, our objective was to receive a monthly income from our funds while maintaining the value of our assets.
What could they have done better?
Everything Gareth has done for us has fulfilled our goals. Any increase in returns would always be welcome.
Review from verified client
January, 2019
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Antrim
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Taking advice on pension
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Advised me to leave my pension where it is unless I need it.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Advised to leave pension
What could they have done better?
Nothing
Review from verified client
December, 2018
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Unhappy with previous advisor
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Re-invested my fund and offered my a much better service
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Just moved to him recently
Review from verified client
November, 2018
Overall
Advice
Service
Value
Based in Down
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I felt that my pension fund wasn't performing as well as it should have.
How has Gareth Elliott helped you?
Initially Gareth moved my pension to a better performing fund and later helped me to set up a salary sacrifice arrangement with my employer.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Since Gareth took over the management of my fund it has increased substantially.
What could they have done better?
Gareth visits my home once per year to review my pension arrangements and if I have any questions I simply phone for advice. I feel that Gareth and his team provide an excellent service.
Review from verified client
November, 2018
Overall
Advice