

Donna Bailey
Pax Mentis Financial
Donna's reviews
Reviewed for
Insurance and Protection ( 4 )
Mortgages ( 2 )
Pensions ( 14 )
Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 7 )
Investments and Savings ( 10 )
Pension Transfers - Non Specialist ( 5 )
Inheritance Planning ( 2 )
Long Term Care ( 2 )
Financial Planning ( 3 )
Financial Mentoring ( 1 )
Reviewers' assets
£200k - £500k ( 2 )
£100k - £200k ( 3 )
Up to £50k ( 3 )
£50k - 100k ( 2 )
First impression
by a VouchedFor user
3 days ago
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Donna
I have had a personal Pension with the Prudential since 1989 , I have for all that time just paid into it and left it at that , however last year Prudential sent me a letter asking if I wanted to review it as I'm about 12 years off retirement. I was contacted by Donna from M&G wealth and we arranged a time to have a meeting via Video call. I gave Donna my details in advance and on the meeting lasted over an hour. What struck me was Donna's genuine interest in me as a person , it didn't feel like a business meeting , it was almost like chatting to a friend. We discussed my finances and plans for retirement , going over how i would like to invest and patiently going through all the options. About 2 weeks later we had another meeting where Donna went through all the figures and advised me , without pressure of what she believed were the best options. She has the patience of a saint and went through in easy to understand points about the questions i had and made a point of asking me if i understood the new arrangements for my pension. Donna provided plenty of Data about possible scenarios for my investment and also assisted me by writing me a letter to HMRC about claiming some tax back. I would recommend Donna 100% to anyone looking to invest and in particular to look at making the most of their pension , she has additionally advised me on setting up plans for me kids too. Thank you again for all you've done on mine and my families behalf Donna.
Donna:
Andy, Thank you for such a detailed and lovely review. I am so grateful my job means I can help guide and support clients like you and your family and it is so pleasing to hear your family will benefit from the advantages of financial education to give them the future you are going to have. I'm sure your daughter will be talking about how please she was that her father talked about the benefits of starting a pension early as you did. Looking forward to supporting you on the countdown towards retirement. Thank you for becoming a client of Pax Mentis.Review
by a verified client in Staffordshire
a month ago
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Service
Value
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Retiring & looking to access pension funds
How has Donna Bailey helped you?
Helped me access my pension funds in a suitable manner.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes.
What could they have done better?
It's all been perfectly good.
Donna:
Thank you for your review we are delighted you are happy with the service and wish you a very happy and exciting retirement!Review
by a verified client in Gloucestershire
3 months ago
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Service
Value
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I received a pension statement from Prudential and deceided to look into it further.
How has Donna Bailey helped you?
Excellent advise and explained every thing very easily. A lovely lady and it was a pleasure to meet her.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
At the moment yes.
What could they have done better?
Nothing as far as I am aware.
Donna:
It was a pleasure to help you. Thank you for this lovely review and best of luck with your plans for your retirement.Review
by a verified client in West Midlands
3 months ago
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Service
Value
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Money problems due to employment
How has Donna Bailey helped you?
Assessing my serps pension
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Not yet but she is working on it
What could they have done better?
Nothing excellent & efficient
Review
by a verified client in Staffordshire
4 months ago
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Service
Value
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I came to need an adviser for my 25% pension draw down from my pension pot and Donna was recommended from the company I was using
How has Donna Bailey helped you?
Donna was professional as well as personable very knowledgable on the product and my situation as well as giving me honest and considerate information. Her input completely changed my opinion giving me more information to make a much better informed decision .
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Actually a better outcome then I had anticipated
What could they have done better?
Sounds ridiculous to say this but I honestly don't think she could have done anything better she was patient and not pushy at anytime.
Donna:
Thank you David for such a lovely review, so please you are happy with the outcome. Best of luck with your future plans and thank you for your business.