Reviewed for

Insurance and Protection ( 10 )

Mortgages ( 7 )

Pensions ( 1 )

Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 1 )

Investments and Savings ( 3 )

Inheritance Planning ( 6 )

Long Term Care ( 1 )

Reviewers' assets

£500k+ ( 1 )

£100k - £200k ( 2 )

£50k - 100k ( 1 )

Up to £50k ( 2 )

Client reviews

Review from verified client

April, 2022

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Based in Down

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

Considering remortgage of present home

How has John Hughes helped you?

John provided straight advice regarding our position and capabilities involving financial situation

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

At present currently an ongoing process

What could they have done better?

Not a lot as what possibilities were available were progressed to myself in order to understand ability to achieve a successful outcome

Review from verified client

January, 2022

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Based in Armagh

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

Added my partner to a policy and do a full review of current Life&Critical illness and Income Protection.

How has John Hughes helped you?

John went over and beyond to find us the best cover for our circumstances and at a more affordable rate than our current provider.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

July, 2021

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Based in Londonderry

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

To ensure I had the right guidance and advice through the process.

How has John Hughes helped you?

John guided me carefully through the entire process helping to advise on everything and ensure that I was kept fully up to date at all times.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Absolutely

What could they have done better?

Nothing, it was really the perfect service. Thank you!

Review from verified client

July, 2021

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Based in Down

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

Will and estate planning

How has John Hughes helped you?

Advised on trusts for estate planning

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yrs

What could they have done better?

Nothing

Review from verified client

August, 2020

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Based in Inverness-shire

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

I was looking for a mortgage and life insurance

How has John Hughes helped you?

Helped me obtain a great mortgage deal very quickly and also very good affordable life cover

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

June, 2020

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Based in Down

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

Need to renew our insurance policies

How has John Hughes helped you?

John is very easy to work with, takes the time to listen and ensure that the financial products and advice meet the client's needs and is always happy to make time to re evaluate the clients requirements if circumstances change.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

June, 2020

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Based in Lanarkshire

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

I required life insurance and was unable to distinguish the benefits and risks of the many products available.

How has John Hughes helped you?

Talked me through my needs and helped me settle on the right product for me.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

June, 2020

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Based in Down

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

I needed some important advice from a person I could trust and John was the one I turned to. He is easy to talk with and we disused all the issues I needed advice on in one meeting. His no-nonsense approach has always impressed me, and I consider him a friend as well as a valued confidant.

How has John Hughes helped you?

John listened to the issues I needed financial advice on and when we decided on the best course of action, John helped me set the plan in motion.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

As with any financial planning, the race is long and John is someone I know I can trust me with my decisions for the foreseeable future.

What could they have done better?

I am delighted to have John on my team! No issue here at all.

First impression from a user who is not yet a client

June, 2020

Overall

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with John

My experience with John have to say was excellent everything I needed for that Pacific deal. A wealth of knowledge threw his 20+ years experience an got me the right package. I will definitely be using John in the future the quality’s I look for is speed, honesty & value. An that’s what I got. I give it a solid 10/10

Review from verified client

June, 2020

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Based in Lanarkshire

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

I needed advice - initially on investment, then mortgages, then inheitance/wills/trusts

How has John Hughes helped you?

Over the years always reliable, knowlegable, efficient. He took my views and aspiratoins into account rather than just issuing blanket advice. I always felt I could trust the advice, not always the case with advisors. I have never regretted following the decisions we made together, and I felt he always was available and workrd hard for me.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes - the mortgage has been a godsend. Turned out to be better value than I could have possibly hoped. And I am very happy that my family is protected, even after I die.

What could they have done better?

Nothing I can think of

Review from verified client

June, 2020

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Based in Down

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

Needed income protection & pension advice

How has John Hughes helped you?

He found me the perfect policy with my budget. Easy process and John was super helpful.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

Review from verified client

June, 2020

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Based in Armagh

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

I was moving house.

How has John Hughes helped you?

John gave me excellent advice and went out of his way to be helpful when dealing with our mortgage. He dealt with the case quickly and efficiently and always kept us updated. He made the process very simple and relaxed and was very easy to work with.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes.

What could they have done better?

I honestly don’t believe there is anything he could have done better in the circumstances.

Review from verified client

June, 2020

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Based in Down

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

John has personally provided me with Life and critical illness policies. I have also worked with him on mortgages for mutual clients.

How has John Hughes helped you?

John arrange life and critical illness cover at a favourable rate to ensure that the cost of raising my children and any debts would be covered in the event of the unforeseen happening to either my wife or I. He regularly provides independent mortgages advice for mutual clients.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

John's genuinely has an expert knowledge in these areas which is second to none. He takes the time to understand personal circumstances to ensure the product meets the need. John is articulate, clever and witty making ensuring a first class client experience. I believe he is smart enough to succeed in any profession and his all round general knowledge ensures he is ahead of any new developments.

What could they have done better?

N/A

Review from verified client

June, 2020

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Based in Lanarkshire

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

I had a retirement lump sum to invest.

How has John Hughes helped you?

He advised me on the best way to invest in stocks and shares and plan for my future.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Most definitely. I have been delighted with the results of his advice.,

What could they have done better?

I have no complaints or suggestions to make regarding Mr Hughes.