0113 238 5321
Based in Otley
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4.9 out of 5
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FCA status: Certified by Firm
James is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed James's status
Last checked: 06 April 2025
James is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed James's status
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Recent Client Reviews
James has received 17 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
James has received 17 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
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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: 14 March 2025
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 James (based on 16 first impressions)
100% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with James
100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with James (based on 16 first impressions)
Checks carried out by VouchedFor
FCA status: Certified by Firm
James is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed James's status
Last checked: 06 April 2025
James is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed James's status
17
Recent Client Reviews
James has received 17 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
James has received 17 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: 14 March 2025
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
James has added their qualifications to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘qualifications’ tab below
20 qualification certificates available to view
James has added their qualifications to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘qualifications’ tab below
Transparent Fees
James has added their fees to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘fees’ tab below
James has provided information on their typical fees
James has added their fees to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘fees’ tab below
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Positive First Impressions
100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with James (based on 16 first impressions)
100% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with James
100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with James (based on 16 first impressions)
James is a Chartered Financial Planner and has worked in financial services for over 20 years. His background includes training advisers in a national bank, managing a team of financial planners in a top 10 national accountancy firm and providing holistic advice to individuals and owner managed businesses. He takes pride in the customer journey and has expertise in Pensions, Trusts, Inheritance Tax Planning, Investments and Protection and the ability to understand the broad spectrum of sophisticated planning which may be required. James is also keen to build trusted relationships and work with clients to create and maintain wealth through strategic planning which is consistent with general market conditions and individual circumstances. Having setup 'Priority Wealth Planning' he can continue to provide advice at a fair cost with continuity, and without any adviser turnover which is key to building and supporting individuals throughout their journey.
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£430,000 Consumer Protection
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