0330 038 8939
Based in Aylesbury
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Top Rated 2025
Verified since: December, 2020
Equity Release Adviser

5 out of 5

107 reviews


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  • FCA status: Certified by Firm

    Last checked: 15 March 2025

    Russell is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Russell's status

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    Russell has received 22 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified

  • Whole of Market Equity Release Adviser

    Last checked: 13 December 2024

    Russell is an Equity Release specialist, meaning Russell can advise if releasing equity from your home would be right for you or not. Russell is a Whole of Market adviser, meaning Russell has access to a sufficient range of lenders who offer these plans, and is in no way limited to products provided by companies Russell works with.

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    Positive First Impressions

    100% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Russell

    100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Russell (based on 17 first impressions)

Checks carried out by VouchedFor

  • FCA status: Certified by Firm

    Last checked: 15 March 2025

    Russell is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Russell's status

  • 22

    Recent Client Reviews

    Verified reviews: 100%

    Russell has received 22 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified

  • Whole of Market Equity Release Adviser

    Last checked: 13 December 2024

    Russell is an Equity Release specialist, meaning Russell can advise if releasing equity from your home would be right for you or not. Russell is a Whole of Market adviser, meaning Russell has access to a sufficient range of lenders who offer these plans, and is in no way limited to products provided by companies Russell works with.

  • 3

    Qualifications Uploaded

    3 qualification certificates available to view

    Russell has added their qualifications to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘qualifications’ tab below

  • 17

    Positive First Impressions

    100% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Russell

    100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Russell (based on 17 first impressions)

I have worked in Financial Services for 39 years and have a wealth of experience in all areas of financial planning. I am fully qualified and strive to understand my client’s needs and objectives before finding the right solution(s) for them. I am proud to represent Viva Retirement Solutions and joined primarily as a result of working with the Directors previously. They have the same ‘client first’ attitude to business which meets my expectations and as a result many of my clients refer family and friends for me to look after. The Equity Release / Lifetime Mortgage marketplace is rapidly evolving and we pride ourselves in offering unbiased advice to our clients. If we do not think releasing equity from your property is the right thing for you, we will tell you what you should be doing instead. I personally specialise in all types of mortgages. My aim is to help you achieve your goals and protect your lifestyle in the event of the unexpected. Just to let you know - Viva Retirement Solutions fee for arranging a Lifetime mortgage is £995 payable only on completion. Research has shown that some companies charge over £1,500 or 1.95% of the loan, whatever is greater, for this service including a letter of suitability. I am married with a wonderful wife, two grown up children and a grandson. I enjoy a variety of sports, although I do not play many now as we spend a lot of time travelling. Whatever your needs, feel free to contact me for a no obligation discussion to see if we can work together. Equity release will reduce the value of your estate and could affect eligibility to means tested benefits. I will be able to assess and explain this to you.

£430,000 Consumer Protection

Your money is protected against bad advice by the Financial Ombudsman Service up to a maximum limit of £430k and by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) if the company goes out of business (in which case, limits may vary - see the FSCS website for more details).

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