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4.9 out of 5
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Mike and/or the firm they work for (or are appointed representatives of) is regulated as appropriate by the Financial Conduct Authority
Last checked: 14 August 2025
Mike and/or the firm they work for (or are appointed representatives of) is regulated as appropriate by the Financial Conduct Authority
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Mike has received 4 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
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Mike has received 4 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
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Last checked: 14 February 2025
An independent adviser can advise across a sufficiently diverse range of products to help meet a client’s objectives. They are in no way limited to products provided by companies they work for.
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96% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Mike (based on 23 first impressions)
96% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Mike
96% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Mike (based on 23 first impressions)
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FCA Regulated
Mike and/or the firm they work for (or are appointed representatives of) is regulated as appropriate by the Financial Conduct Authority
Last checked: 14 August 2025
Mike and/or the firm they work for (or are appointed representatives of) is regulated as appropriate by the Financial Conduct Authority
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Recent Client Reviews
Mike has received 4 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
Mike has received 4 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Independent Financial Adviser
An independent adviser can advise across a sufficiently diverse range of products to help meet a client’s objectives. They are in no way limited to products provided by companies they work for.
Last checked: 14 February 2025
An independent adviser can advise across a sufficiently diverse range of products to help meet a client’s objectives. They are in no way limited to products provided by companies they work for.
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Positive First Impressions
96% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Mike (based on 23 first impressions)
96% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Mike
96% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Mike (based on 23 first impressions)
I am a seasoned financial professional with over 30 years of experience—and a mission that goes far beyond numbers and spreadsheets. I’m here to help people retire with confidence, and I do that by simplifying the complex, debunking myths, and guiding clients with candour and care. I know that money decisions are emotional, and genuine financial planning must reflect that. One of my biggest passions is educating and coaching clients to avoid common investing mistakes. I tell the truth about investing—unvarnished and unfiltered—because that’s where real value lies. My style is refreshingly direct, free of jargon, and focused on clarity and confidence. If you don’t feel our first meeting gave you real value, I’ll personally pay you £50 for your time—no questions asked. For a deeper understanding of my approach, visit www.saverbehaviour.co.uk—a plain-English resource hub packed with insights that cut through industry noise. You’ll find ideas and explanations that empower you to make better financial decisions. I’m also the author of Mind Over Markets – Uncovering Truths, Overcoming Biases, and How to Secure a Comfortable Retirement, available on Amazon. It’s a practical guide for those who want to see through financial illusion and learn how the markets really work. As an independent advisor, I’m not tied to any provider. That means I can recommend what’s genuinely best for you and your family, with the whole of the market at my fingertips. Alongside my PA Sharon and our wider team at Manning and Company, we reverse-engineer your goals—starting with where you want to be, then building the steps to get there. I’m also proud to have contributed to the profession beyond client work. I’ve served on the Devon and Cornwall Personal Finance Society steering group, contributed to the Parliamentary Finance Review, and am now part of the Parliamentary Review team—offering insights to shape the future of financial services in the UK. Most importantly, I practise what I call Life Planning. That means going deeper than the spreadsheets—understanding your aspirations, desires, and purpose. Because money is not the goal. Life is. If you're someone who values financial planning and wants to partner with someone who puts your clarity first, I invite you to schedule a no-obligation discovery meeting. Together, we’ll craft a plan that lets you live on your own terms, with freedom, peace of mind, and a rekindled vision for the future.
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Adviser Disclaimer
All initial meetings are entirely at our expense and without obligation. Until I get to know know you and find out just what it is you are trying to achieve, I have no right to recommend any financial product to you. Sometimes I have to tell clients things they do not want to hear. It may be that I point out that they are not on target for their desired savings or pension planning for example, however, honesty, integrity and the truth about money are important to me and this is why I have worked exclusively by referral for over 20 years.