Rob Young

Rob Young

Black Swan Financial Planning (part of Shackleton)

Rob's reviews

Reviewed for

Insurance and Protection ( 8 )

Mortgages ( 5 )

Pensions ( 68 )

Equity Release ( 5 )

Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 57 )

Investments and Savings ( 82 )

Pension Transfers - Non Specialist ( 9 )

Inheritance Planning ( 31 )

Long Term Care ( 12 )

Pension Transfers - Specialist ( 8 )

Financial Planning ( 43 )

Financial Mentoring ( 11 )

Financial Coaching ( 5 )

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Reviewers' assets

£500k+ ( 20 )

£200k - £500k ( 19 )

£100k - £200k ( 9 )

£50k - 100k ( 4 )

Review

by a verified client in London

2 days ago

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Service

Value

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

Need for long term financial planning and a pension.

How has Rob Young helped you?

Great help for me and the entire family. Always available with friendly and informed advice. He has been a rock for us.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Most certainly. In all respects.

What could they have done better?

On occasion, his advice could be presented in more easily understood language.

Review

by a verified client in Dunbartonshire

5 months ago

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Service

Value

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

Previous adviser retired

How has Rob Young helped you?

He has understood our circumstances and given sound advice - he’s always listened to me and been prepared to explain things, at length, which I don’t fully grasp.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review

by a verified client in Hampshire

5 months ago

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Service

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

I had recently received an inheritance from my late mother

How has Rob Young helped you?

He has provided advice on investing money. He explains things very well and takes account of me being risk averse.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes - I am content with the results of his advice

What could they have done better?

Nothing of much significance, but I did once mention a tax issue which he could not address

Review

by a verified client in Hampshire

5 months ago

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Service

Value

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

Investment of funds upon retirement of previous advisor

How has Rob Young helped you?

He has provided guidance and advice on investment of funds, taking into consideration levels of risk suitable to my needs for medium and longer term financial requirements.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, the funds have achieved levels of return in keeping with my expectations.

What could they have done better?

Probably very little.

Review

by a verified client in Essex

5 months ago

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Service

Value

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

Going into retirement I needed to consolidate my pension funds

How has Rob Young helped you?

Rob found a few anomalies that worked in my favour

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes I have seen a steady growth in my investment

What could they have done better?

I'm happy with all the advise Rob has provided