Andy Palmer

Meridian Financial Services

Reviewed for

Insurance and Protection ( 3 )

Mortgages ( 3 )

Pensions ( 5 )

Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 1 )

Auto Enrolment ( 2 )

Investments and Savings ( 6 )

Pension Transfers - Non Specialist ( 1 )

Inheritance Planning ( 2 )

Reviewers' assets

£500k+ ( 1 )

£200k - £500k ( 1 )

£100k - £200k ( 1 )

Up to £50k ( 1 )

Client reviews

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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Based in Bristol

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

Being business owners we needed expert advice on how to best rationalise all our assets. Advice on pensions and how to save for future relating to our personal circumstances and attitude to risk along with long term views regarding inheritance planning was needed.

How has Andy Palmer helped you?

Through spending time with us he was able to understand of our current position and our future needs. Andy responded to all of our many questions always explaining fully the possible outcomes of his proposals. A final plan was arrived at that allowed a flexible manged portfolio in line with our requirements. Andy provided an easy guide through the world of complex financial jargon making it as easy to understand.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

It is early days but we know can see that our position is much more stable than it was. We have a solid plan moving forward with products that are flexible to accommodate both the business and personnel aspects of our portfolio.

What could they have done better?

Andy spent a lot of time running through what was a complex financial situation. We do not see how he could have improved on his performance.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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Based in Somerset

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

We needed to remortgage our property as we had been on a variable rate for >3 years and also to gain financial advice in relation to planning for the future.

How has Andy Palmer helped you?

Andy has been incredible find for us in terms of his knowledge, experience and his personal approach. He took the time to listen and understand exactly what we were looking for and then guided us to make the right decisions in terms of remortgaging, insurance and future planning.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, our remortage resulted in a lower interest rate, debt consolidation and a clear plan to clear our mortage within the next 7 years. Andy has also started to get us thinking about inheritenace planning for the future. Although we initially approached Andy for a short term action, but based on our experience we will be retaining Andy services for the long term.

Review from verified client

October, 2018

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Value

Based in Somerset

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

Preparing for retirement and inheritance planning.

How has Andy Palmer helped you?

Andy understands our approach to money and savings By advising on a balanced approach where best to invest He was able to advise in a way that was understandable.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

we are clear on the outcome, the documents and the pension arrangements.

What could they have done better?

I would emphasis the importance of choosing the best mortgage provider to meet our needs particularly in relation to speed of performance

Review from verified client

October, 2018

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Based in Somerset

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

The previous advisor I had lost my trust.

How has Andy Palmer helped you?

Andy has been very professional, kept in contact and solved a difficuly problem with tenacity and good humour.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes He has secured my investments and the result is more suited to my needs.

Review from verified client

April, 2016

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Based in Wiltshire

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

As a company director we were looking at ways to save tax and improve our return on investments.

How has Andy Palmer helped you?

Andy is helping to set up our auto enrollment scheme and provide numerous other service such as critical illness cover and pension reviews.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Andy advice has always been spot on and he is always available to answer any questions I have.

Review from verified client

April, 2016

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Based in Hertfordshire

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

Retirement and needed advice on how to invest a private pension fund and how to invest lump sums from work pensions.

How has Andy Palmer helped you?

Advised on best options for my circumstances.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes. I am very pleased with the service and advice received from Andy Palmer and how he explained everything.

What could they have done better?

He could not have done any better really. I found the amount of information I needed to find out a bit overwhelming, at the start, but on each subsequent visit Andy went over it again and clarified it for me so I now have a much better understanding.

Review from verified client

April, 2016

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Based in Wiltshire

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

To raise funds from a pension fund.

How has Andy Palmer helped you?

Explained everything. Did the paperwork and handled the whole transfer.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What could they have done better?

Completely happy with his advice and service.