Daniel Schofield

Review from verified client

March, 2024

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

I needed to discuss pension drawdown options at retirement.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel has fully and clearly explained all the options available to me.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes I have.

Review from verified client

February, 2024

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

Consolidate a few pensions together

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Lots of good advice as what would be good to do with my pensions.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes very much so.

What could they have done better?

Nothing. Everything was done very well.

Review from verified client

January, 2024

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

Straight forward advice as Daniel does

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

All the time

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Over the years yes

What could they have done better?

N/A

Review from verified client

December, 2023

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

Semi-retirement and the desire to transfer my pension fund

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Also available for consultation

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

No but Covid and the Ukrainian conflict have had an adverse effect on markets

What could they have done better?

In the circs not much

Review from verified client

December, 2023

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

To make sure my wife and I were making the right financial decisions for our retirement.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

By giving us sound financial advise without us feeling we were taking unnecessary risks.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Undoubtedly.

What could they have done better?

We’re perfectly happy with all the advice we’ve been given.

Review from verified client

December, 2023

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

I have been a client for over 20 years and was originally recommended to the practice by my accountants.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He provides proactive ,forward looking advice which is helpful as i am 62 years old.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing i can think of.

Review from verified client

December, 2023

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

Guidance on how to utilise funds for max benefit.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Providing the required specialist advice.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

None

Review from verified client

November, 2023

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

Financial knowledge

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Sound advice

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing

Review from verified client

October, 2023

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

My wife and I new we needed financial advice many years ago to secure us financially in retirement due to mismanagement of my Pension with Equitable Life and lack of resolution by the Government Financial Services Authority which refused to honour its full commitment by paying out only 22% of the sum involved. Initially we used Chase de Vere and Daniel was one of many advisors allocated to us . We liked Daniels approach/attitude and followed him to "tpo".

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel has enabled us to realise the most appropriate financial position we could with the sums we jointly had available .

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Simply "yes".

What could they have done better?

Daniel has achieved the best he could with the finanacial resources he had

Review from verified client

August, 2023

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

Financial security and market expertise

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

By understanding my financial situation and future goals. providing me with clear and expert financial advise. Helping me understand the options available and guiding me to sensible solutions.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

A difficult question to answer. I’m always happy with Daniels understanding, clarity and advise. The current global financial challenges have been an issue for me, as for many others. For this reason the outcomes are below what I would expect.

What could they have done better?

Other than have access to a crystal ball and develop hindsight, I’m not sure. Daniel is very professional and provides an excellent service.

Review from verified client

August, 2023

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

Wanted advice

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Plan for retirement

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

August, 2023

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

Common sense

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Sound advice and guidance delivered in a pleasant and friendly manner.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Not a lot!

Review from verified client

July, 2023

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

Increasing wealth

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel has managed my investments and provided advice relating to efficient use of tax allowances

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing

Review from verified client

July, 2023

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

We’ve used TPO advisors for the last 20 years and have always been satisfied with the advice we’ve been given. Thank you to the TPO Team.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel has always been pro active in his advice and presents it well.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

May, 2023

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

I was getting a divorce and needed help

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He has helped me to sort out my financial future

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes and more so

What could they have done better?

Nothing

Review from verified client

May, 2023

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

An inheritance

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He is always available

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Due to market circumstances not as well as I would wish at present

What could they have done better?

N/A

Review from verified client

May, 2023

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

I was going through a divorce

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He has helped me and advised me through out

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Do not think that they could have done better

Review from verified client

December, 2022

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

Always been confident of TPO adviser’s

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Very helpful always Also to know Daniel is on the end of the phone

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

I certainly have and have been very satisfied

Review from verified client

December, 2022

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

Pension Advice

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Advice & knowledge

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Markets difficult at present

Review from verified client

December, 2022

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

We have been customer of The Private Office for many years and Daniel has taken over as our advisor.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He has made good financial recommendations that have helped us manage our savings and investments.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Daniel's advice has been sound and has helped us weather the financial storm that has swept the markets over the last few years.

What could they have done better?

Nothing that I can think of.

Review from verified client

December, 2022

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

Investing after sale of a business

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel has helped with decision making and suggestions which align well with the level of risk that we are happy to take. He also helped with very good suggestions for ways to help reduce inheritance tax.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes (discounting market conditions at the moment)

What could they have done better?

The speed of some transactions was sometimes a bit on the slow side.

Review from verified client

December, 2022

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

Tax efficiency, pension and retirement advice

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Sound and professional advice to achieve my retirement aims

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes. The current financial crisis following Covid withstanding

What could they have done better?

Not sure

Review from verified client

December, 2022

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

I needed someone to take over my financial situation

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel has guided me when I needed it to investing my money into the right medium

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

More than hoped

What could they have done better?

I possibly could not say. I am delighted with the service and advice I receive

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

November, 2022

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

Understood our current requirements...had lots of good suggestions

Review from verified client

July, 2022

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

Retirement

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Simplifying investments and advice on savings

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Generally yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing

Review from verified client

May, 2022

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

To advise me on how best I should invest.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

By advising on how best to invest, taking into account my personal circumstances.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

Review from verified client

May, 2022

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

I used to manage our invstments myself but wasn't making a very good job of it

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He gave us advice about my small pension savings, moving our investments into discretionary portfolios and access to TPO's new Wealth Portal

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

I can't think of anything

Review from verified client

December, 2021

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

Financial changes

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Tailored service.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Despite Brexit and Covid 19-welcome improvement seen in investment portfolio

What could they have done better?

N/A

Review from verified client

October, 2021

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

Family situation changing

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He listened and made sure he understood my issues thoroughly. His advice was clear and not directive

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

I was completely satisfied

Daniel's reply

Hello Liz, many thanks for your feedback and kind review. It's always valuable to receive feedback and I appreciate the time out you have taken. Keep well. Best wishes, Daniel

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

July, 2021

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

As I had expected Daniel was professional and insightful. Kept the conversation focused on my objectives while offering a broad perspective and practical options.

Review from verified client

April, 2021

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

We needed one!

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel has been our financial adviser for 7+ years

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, so far

Review from verified client

April, 2021

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

My marriage broke up and I needed someone to look after my financial affairs

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel took over my finances and gave me advice

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes and more

What could they have done better?

Not sure they could have, I am very satisfied

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

March, 2021

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

Informative, professional.

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

March, 2021

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

He wasn't able to help on this occasion but was very clear, honest and helpful.

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

February, 2021

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

Very friendly and clear about the services which could be provided tailored to the client's circumstances.

Review from verified client

February, 2021

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

Historically I had looked after my own investments, I was self employed and had less and less time to manage my financial affairs. I spoke with my accountant and they recommended Daniel alongside another couple of companies

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Over the years, Daniel helped me combine various pensions and since that time, manage them and now I am drawing down on these. He invests and manages my ISA's and has advised me with respect to Inheritance Tax Planning.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, initially my investment strategy was a little more risky and in the last few years I have been more risk averse. The returns in both cases have been more than acceptable.

What could they have done better?

Hindsight is a wonderful thing and from that perspective I would say they could have done little better.

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

January, 2021

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

First impressions count, Daniel came across as a genuine guy which engendered trust

Daniel's reply

Dear Barry, many thanks for your response and I really appreciate your honest and positive feedback. I hope you received my follow up email of 11 January and look forward to catching up with you soon. Many thanks, Daniel

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

November, 2020

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

Very pleasant

Daniel's reply

Dear Penny, thank you very much for your positive feedback which is very important to us. I hope we can continue our discussions so we can be of help to you. Best wishes, Daniel

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

October, 2020

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

Very pleasant and knowledgable

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

October, 2020

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

Very professional. Found discussion enlightening regarding my options.

Review from verified client

December, 2019

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

Encouraged by my parents

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Talked me through all the options available to me and gave me clear advice based on my amount of savings and circumstances

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Saving for long term goals so ups and downs are expected

What could they have done better?

Nothing to suggest here

Review from verified client

December, 2019

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

We needed advice to invest our Pension fund as it was not invested anywhere.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He advised the funds we should invest in.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Not yet, just recently started.

What could they have done better?

Nothing comes to mind.

Review from verified client

November, 2019

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

needing reliable trustworthy advice.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He understood my concerns and situation very thoroughly

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

YES

What could they have done better?

Nothing that I can think of

Review from verified client

November, 2019

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

I required long term advice on retirement and investment planning

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel provided an analysis of my existing and projected future financial status

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

The outcome has been much as expected given market fluctuations

What could they have done better?

It is possible that I should have more vigorously challenged on my decisions reference my single non drawn down pension plan some years before a BCE on my75h birthday.

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

June, 2019

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Daniel

Very helpful and clear on his advice and recommendations.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

Approaching retirement, wishing to review our savings and pension investments.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Reviewed and analysed our financial positions and made sensible reasoned recommendations.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Satisfied with the service.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

Retirement.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Arranged SIPP.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What could they have done better?

More clarity on the overall portfoio administration charges.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

I was coming to retirement and Gabriel Crawford Daniel's uncle was recommended to me. In due time Daniel took over my casel

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He continued in his uncle's footsteps and his advice has been spot on.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

I have and I am v ery pleased with it

What could they have done better?

Any queries were all dealt with at the time

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

We needed an IFA, as we didn’t have one

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He helped by setting up a SIPP, two ISAs and a GIA

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Difficult to say at the moment, in a difficult market. Overall the investments have done reasonably well, but the values are down on 6 months ago.

What could they have done better?

Nothing we can think of

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

Death of my Husband

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Dealing with general investments

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Very much so

What could they have done better?

Personally I have been perfectly happy with Daniel Schofield's advice & dealings with my Daughters & myself over the past years. He is always very polite & efficient.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

After my divorce I needed someone to manage my funds.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel advised me what to do and how to proceed to attain the best income for my retirement.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, most defintely.

What could they have done better?

Not sure about this as i have been perfectly happy with the service I have received.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

My wife and I needed to invest in pensions.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He spent time in an evening to go through things and explain the ins and outs of what we wanted to do.Yes

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

I don't think Daniel could have done anything better.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

We had funds to invest and I (Louise) had a pension pot to manage.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

He invested our funds for us and has managed my pension fund.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

We have seen good returns

What could they have done better?

Not sure what he could have done better.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

Personal

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

With all the above

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes

What could they have done better?

Nil

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

Recommendation

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

From initial analysis of assets through to continuous reporting and portfolio recommendations and adjustments

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Performance has been consistently excellent so no recommendations for improvement.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

I was very unhappy with my previous financial advisors.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Took more time to explain matters to me and I have never thought that I was asking unnecessary questions.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Taking time to explain the financial matters more clearly and less complicated for those who struggle understanding these matters

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

I am self employed in the electronics industry. I had an interest in investment and managed my own finances for many years but as my business grew, I no longer had the time to do this. I needed someone to manage my portfolio/pension, Daniel was recommended by my accountant.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

We discussed my then finances, my attitude to risk, what were my objectives, when would I like to retire. Daniel came back with several recommendations and explanations as to the different investment strategies of the funds/products he was suggesting, also proposals as to how I should consider rebalancing my portfolio to better match with my plans.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, very happy, we are currently planning my retirement from early 2019

What could they have done better?

Approaching retirement has influenced my needs going forwards and attitude to roller coaster markets. Daniels common sense and expertise over the years means I am now in the position to enjoy the retirement I have always worked towards, I can't think of anything specifically I would suggest could have been done better.

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

It obviously makes sense to seek INDEPENDENT professional advice, regarding financial planning for the future

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel is extremely thorough in understanding his client's requirements, submitting detailed written reports supported with technical literature, explaining and justifying his recommendations and ensuring that the client fully understands the whole process - Daniel is an excellent communicator and is patient, which is important, as financial planning is complex and often overwhelming for the novice

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Absolutely!!

What could they have done better?

My wife and I really cannot think of anything

Review from verified client

November, 2018

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

To check that no annual allowance tax charges applied to my 2017/2018 pension contribution.

How has Daniel Schofield helped you?

Daniel checked payments made by myself including AVC's, including historical payments.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes