0330 038 8942
Based in Godalming
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Top Rated 2025
Verified since: December, 2020
Equity Release Adviser

4.9 out of 5

49 reviews


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  • FCA status: Certified by Firm

    Last checked: 15 March 2025

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

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  • Whole of Market Equity Release Adviser

    Last checked: 10 March 2025

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

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    Positive First Impressions

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

    100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Gerard (based on 8 first impressions)

Checks carried out by VouchedFor

  • FCA status: Certified by Firm

    Last checked: 15 March 2025

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

  • 13

    Recent Client Reviews

    Verified reviews: 100%

    Gerard has received 13 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified

  • Whole of Market Equity Release Adviser

    Last checked: 10 March 2025

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

  • Qualifications Uploaded

    Qualifications not yet added

    Gerard has not yet added their qualifications to their profile

  • 8

    Positive First Impressions

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

    100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Gerard (based on 8 first impressions)

I have worked in Financial Services for 25 years and have a wealth of experience in all areas of financial planning. I am fully qualified and enjoy providing a personal service to suit my clients needs. My experience with Equity Release and Lifetime Mortgages goes back 18 years. I have two sons who have both graduated from university, my eldest from Loughborough and youngest from Bristol. I enjoy a range of sport and when I have time thoroughly enjoy travelling. I am lucky to live in a village in Surrey with my dog Marnie, which is designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. I am proud to work at Viva Retirement Solutions and joined the award-winning team as I had worked with the Directors previously and know they have the same approach to providing excellent client service as I do. Just to let you know: Viva Retirement Solutions (Independent Advice) 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.

£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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