0330 038 8941
Based in Bridge-of-Weir
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4.9 out of 5
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FCA status: Certified by Firm
Darren is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Darren's status
Last checked: 08 March 2025
Darren is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Darren's status
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Darren has received 30 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
Darren has received 30 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: 06 November 2024
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
100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Darren (based on 11 first impressions)
100% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Darren
100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Darren (based on 11 first impressions)
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FCA status: Certified by Firm
Darren is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Darren's status
Last checked: 08 March 2025
Darren is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Darren's status
30
Recent Client Reviews
Darren has received 30 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
Darren has received 30 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: 06 November 2024
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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Qualifications Uploaded
Darren has added their qualifications to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘qualifications’ tab below
1 qualification certificate available to view
Darren has added their qualifications to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘qualifications’ tab below
Transparent Fees
Darren has not yet added their fees to their profile
Fees not yet added
Darren has not yet added their fees to their profile
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Positive First Impressions
100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Darren (based on 11 first impressions)
100% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Darren
100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Darren (based on 11 first impressions)
Darren is a seasoned Chartered Financial Planner and Pension Transfer Specialist based in Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, with over 20 years of experience of advising clients. As a Fellow of the Personal Finance Society, Darren specialises in guiding professionals, business owners, and retirees towards financial freedom. Darren's approach focuses on aligning financial strategies with clients' lifestyle goals, ensuring peace of mind and staying on the right path. Darren provides unbiased advice tailored to your needs, explained simply and with complete transparency on costs.
£430,000 Consumer Protection
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