Darren Parker

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

Coz i moved to uk

How has Darren Parker helped you?

He adviced and clearly explained about how the system work over here in UK as it’s totally new for non British like me

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Absolutely

What could they have done better?

-

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

Initially I was recommended Darren from a work colleague and my husband and I contacted him regarding pension advice and savings and investments.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren has been fantastic and advised us in all aspects that we asked for.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes we are watching our pensions and investments grow to what we want to achieve

What could they have done better?

Nothing he is always there when we need advice

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

Retirement plans

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Showed us various scenarios

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing

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

Approximately 20/25 years ago I decided I needed help to plan for the future and as Darren as I recall looking after certain things for my parents, I continued to work with Darren from that point

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren has looked after my finances and put me in a position where I should be comfortable in retirement years

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Never set any goals as such personally. I concentrated on work and left Darren to deal with the financial side .

What could they have done better?

Not sure. I guess if I had the time and knowledge there would be possibly something Maybe but as I haven’t the answer is nothing

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

I initially looked for an adviser when I was made redundant many years ago. When my first adviser retired, I was recommended to contact Darren and have been with him for quite a few years.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

He has helped me through the kind of investments suitable to my risk taking, Helped me in selling my shares.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes I have. The outcome has been good enough for me.

What could they have done better?

If I was willing to take bigger risks in my investments

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

I was retiring from work

How has Darren Parker helped you?

He’s always available with good advice and shows an empathy

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Better returns but I realise that’s not always possible

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

Pension Investemnts

How has Darren Parker helped you?

He amalgamated all of my pensions together as this was the best option moving forward.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes we are on track with our portfolio.

What could they have done better?

Nothing

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

To get professional financial advice.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Helped with investments and pensions for many years.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes all investments have performed inline with expectations

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Explained everything very clearly and very was informative. He took the time to understand our needs and advised accordingly.

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A very interesting and useful meeting helping us to consider our future plans, tailored to our specific needs and lifestyle

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We didn't feel any pressure or salesmanship during the first visit by Darren. He was more interested with in finding out what we wanted out of our financial future.

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Darren was very friendly and informative. He went through my pension options to give me the best chance of feeling confident I was making the right choice for me. I would certainly recommend Darren to family and friends who need financial advise.

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Darren is very helpful and makes you feel confident in the information he is providing. Friendly, easy going, straight talking just what I needed.

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

To get advice on how to make best use of my pensions.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren talked me through my options in a kind and understandable way.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes I was advised that my pensions are performing well,

What could they have done better?

Nothing as far as I know.

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

Retirement

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Pension advice

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

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

My husband & I wanted to transfer old company schemes to one place with better growth

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren has sorted everything out initially to help us achieve our goal and continues to provide advise and support over some unforeseen circumstances

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes this is ongoing

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

I took early retirement

How has Darren Parker helped you?

He is very calm and reassuring. He is always willing to help

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes I have

What could they have done better?

No he has done all I have asked for

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Darren was really friendly and very informative regarding my options with pension options

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Darren was extremely professional but personable at the same time He explained everything in terms I could understand and because of this I trusted him enough to take the next step and invest with him and True Potential

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

I hadn't had financial advice for several years, I felt it was time to look at all my pensions and to make sure I was doing the right thing with my savings.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren advised me about the options that were available to me regarding several small pensions that I had from previous employer's. We also discussed our savings and where best to invest our money.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, my investments are performing well.

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Darren was very friendly and honest. We were comfortable speaking to him about your future plans.

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Darren provided me with the information that I required to enable me to decide which was the best option for me. He was very professional & provided an excellent service.

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I contacted Darren to discuss some options for a few private pensions I am looking to combine and invest. Darren was really easy to talk to and listened to my thoughts and at no time did I feel the slightest bit pressured into making any decisions. Although I'm still looking through my various options, I would definitely recommend speaking to Darren for any investment advice you need.

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Darren is very knowledgeable and informative with help and advice and listens tentatively. Would definitely recommend him to others looking for financial support and retirement planning advice!

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Could not recommend Darren enough, he is brilliant explains everything, very patient and friendly ?

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Darren comes across as a very knowledgeable guy, not at all trying to push you in a sales type of environment. He took time to listen to what I wanted and then provide a really well considered proposal. I work in the financial industry and trusted what I was told and recommend after my own due diligence. When looking at large Pension investments this was a berth of fresh air and would highly recommend Darren's services.

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

I had money in many pots that needed bringing together and investing.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Keeps my investments going in the right direction

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing I can think of

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great advice. I have made a actions with my pension funds based on Darrens infotmation and so dar all is well. Thanks fro tour time and knowledge.

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His knowledge was very good. Very nice approachable guy very pleasant Thank you

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

Like many, I found myself in a situation with lots of small pots of money, I wanted to consolidate, but What ? How? What would it cost? and was it worth it? Enter Darren who took the time to go go through my finances with me in a way that made me feel confident, then came up with a plan and options that helped me see the wood for the trees.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Always been at the end of the phone to help guide me when reaching all those little milestones that lead towards retirement. Sometimes to offer help and guidance, sometimes just to help me understand the jargon and implications.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, but obviously Covid and Lock Down with the accompanying financial turn down there has seen an unexpected impact. Some things are just beyond anyone's control.

What could they have done better?

Perhaps slightly quicker to advise on changes to portfolio may have made a marginal impact.

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Darren spent time to listen to our current situation and provide very pragmatic advice

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

I’ve been with Darren 20+ years so originally I was young and didn’t know a lot about plans for the future and some how Darren name came up and been there ever since

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren is always available for advice. If he doesn’t answer the phone straight away I know he will call if and when available which is a good thing to know

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

As I’ve got older you realise your money can go up AND down so not really set an outcome

What could they have done better?

Can’t really answer that cause not sure where things could have improved

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

Consolidate frozen pension

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Consolidated frozen pensions and advice on how to boost pension into retirement

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

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

Planning for retirement

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Set out a plan and gave us clear and concise advise

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes we have a clear plan for retirement

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

Getting ready to plan for retirement and consolidate fused pension

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Good advice. Covered a range of options. Fully explained everything in an easy to understand way

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

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

We decided that the time had come to think about what our financial position could be at the time of our retirement.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

He has given us confidence that we will be in a good financial position at the point we would like to retire.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Our investment has only been running for a short period of time but so far our investment looks good.

What could they have done better?

Darren was personable from the very first conversation I had with him on the telephone. He suggested different options available to us and left us to decide which we thought would be the best for us to take. He didn't rush us with any decisions that had to be made and was patient. It would be difficult to find something that he could have done better!!

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

Needed clarity and forward planning for my pension portfolio

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren has given me sound advice for over 15 years and is always available when I need questions answering and excellent advice he gives

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes and far exceeded my expectations

What could they have done better?

Nothing, I’m extremely happy with all of Darren’s sound advice!

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

My early retirement.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Helped with a missing pension.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing.

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

Generally they are trained and therefore have greater knowledge.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Advising where I might have not been sure.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes far greater.

What could they have done better?

Not sure.

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

The market is complex and it is much better to deal with someone who is upto date with information

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Helped us achieve an early retiremet

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

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

Full financial advice

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Savings and investments. Pensions and retirement. Advice and guidance.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, so far.

What could they have done better?

Nothing springs to mind.

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

The need for pension advice and support.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Achieved everything I wanted and needed.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What could they have done better?

Nothing. Everything has been excellent.

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

Retirement planning

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Through his friendly approach and knowledge he gave me the reassurance from his honesty and commitment… I could retire.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

A bottle of red wine.

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Good service and Information and no pressure ?

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

Professional advice

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Professional friendly advice

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing

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

Needed advice in a specialised field.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Done his best to steer us in the right direction.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Up to now yes,still ongoing.

What could they have done better?

Nothing really.

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

Needed to change

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Good advice

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

None

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

To transfer a pension

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Yes he has made everything easy for me and since the transfer been a great help

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing

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Professional going above and beyond with important advice.

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

Sold some property and wanted to invest some of the money, as the bank’s interest rates were pretty poor at the time.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren initially offered financial advice on investing. Has since advised on pensions, setting up a directors pension for myself and my wife. Also transferred some underperforming work pensions for myself/wife.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes and no, the stocks and shares ISA’s have been pretty volatile over the last couple of years due to the global economy, but have started improving now. In it for the long term, should have some good gains.

What could they have done better?

Nothing, satisfied with the outcome/advice received.

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

A need for a suitable pension

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Invested pension money for a balanced growth

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes,and still growing

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Excellent time keeping very informative and helpful

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

Needed information on my pension. How to access it whilst still having it invested.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren gave me options & explained how pension drawdown worked.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Very much so.

What could they have done better?

Darren gave me all the information I needed, made the transfer simple.

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

To transfer a old pension into a new one.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Yes most definitely and explained everything I needed to know clearly.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

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

I was approaching retirement and needed advice

How has Darren Parker helped you?

He has supported and guided me through what could have been a traumatic transition

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

I don’t think they could have improved on the services they have provided

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

Retirement

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Given me plenty of advice planning my retirement

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

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

To handle my finances and advise on all the above issues

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Over the years Darren as help us well . Over the years we have told people about how professional he is and the outcome of our experience with him? What is all good and that why friends ,family and colleagues are now clients of him

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Just keep the good advise coming for many more years,

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Very Informative

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

LACK OF GROWTH ON PRIVATE PENSIONS

How has Darren Parker helped you?

GREAT ADVICE

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

YES GREAT GROWTH COMPARED WITH ORIGINAL PENSIONS

What could they have done better?

NOTHING

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

Change from previous adviser

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Yes

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

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

I was looking for assistance in transferring my pension into a pension fund that was better suited to my pension withdrawal requirements.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Yes

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

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

Pension advice

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Setting up private pension.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Don't know.

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

My husband and I are self employed and want to look at a future where we can retire earlier and hopefully our son run the family business

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Darren has been exceptional, he looked at our pensions from our previous employers to see if it was best to amalgamate them together or to leave them as they are at present with annual reviews. Not only have we done pensions with Darren we have also done savings for the future. Darren has looked at how the forecast predicted for the future and how much we could comfortably live on. We have a online portal than we can regularly look at to watch our investments.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Darren has been excellent advising us to do a savings pot as well as a pension forecast plan.

What could they have done better?

Nothing Darren is the best in his field and would highly recommend him to anyone, he listens to what you want and advises you what’s best to do to achieve the outcome you want. So don’t delay make an appointment with Darren you won’t regret it. Thanks Darren for all you help and advice.

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

Consolidate 3 pensions together. I have further added more pensions to my pot.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Advised and then done what I asked.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes more than it's growing lovely

What could they have done better?

Nothing it was a great service. Will use again and will tell friends and family. In fact already recommended a few to date.

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

Wasn't happy with work pension

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Transferred pension to a better one

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Don't know

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

Myself and my partner were reaching the age of 55, which mean't we could access our pensions.

How has Darren Parker helped you?

From the onset, Darren has helped us by providing the information we required for our situation and what we needed for now and the future.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Definitely we have.

What could they have done better?

Nothing, happy with all the advise provided.

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

Needing financial advice

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Advised me with pension and savings

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

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

Transfer of pension

How has Darren Parker helped you?

By giving solid advice based on my circumstances and outcomes

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing really very happy with his services

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

consolidating pensions

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Gave good advice without pressure

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes, so far

What could they have done better?

Nothing

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

Private pension

How has Darren Parker helped you?

Yes

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing