James Blackham

James Blackham

Bloom Financial Consulting Limited

Minimum savings/pensions: Over £250,000

0208 166 7217
Based in Archway
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Verified since: October, 2018

4.9 out of 5

62 reviews


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    Last checked: 17 February 2025

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    Last checked: 17 February 2025

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  • FCA Regulated

    Last checked: 17 February 2025

  • 3

    Recent Client Reviews

    Verified reviews: 100%

  • Independent Financial Adviser

    Last checked: 17 February 2025

  • Qualifications Uploaded

    Qualifications not yet added

  • Transparent Fees

    James has provided information on their typical fees

As a Chartered Financial Planner the most important thing to me is providing the best advice to clients and their interests lie at the heart of everything I do. At Bloom we always follow the same morals, standards and practices of a Chartered Financial Planning Firm. We use a holistic and independent approach where we truly understand what you want, before giving advice on any possible solutions. My aim is to provide quality and clear financial advice and as a result build strong ongoing relationships with my clients. Key areas I can add value: Tax Planning Retirement Planning Pensions Family & Individual Protection Business Protection Savings & Investments Wealth Management Intergenerational and legacy planning At Bloom, our mission is to help you cultivate financial wellbeing. This gives you the freedom to enjoy day-to-day life and achieve your goals because you have planned for the future. We believe fresh thinking is key. We created Bloom to introduce a fresh approach to financial planning. We wanted to offer an alternative to the stuffy, impersonal, one-size-fits-all style that many financial advisers offer. Our bespoke 360° approach goes beyond the numbers and looks at the whole picture. We believe your financial consultant should guide you through the complexities of the financial world, enlighten rather than lecture you, give you clear options to choose from, and make personal recommendations for you. To do this, we listen to what you really want to achieve; understand your hopes, fears, appetite for risk; and any key milestones in your future. Only then can we truly have a meaningful impact on your life. Ready to feel refreshed?

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£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).

About James's clients

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This adviser has some reviews that were left while they were employed at a different firm to the one they are at now.

Reviews of James

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Review

by a verified client in Cambridgeshire

8 months ago

Overall

Service

Advice

Value

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

Advice on saving for retirement

How has James Blackham helped you?

Developed a good plan that has resulted in an ability to retire early

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, definitely

What could they have done better?

They have met my needs in a very professional way

Review

by a verified client in Cambridgeshire

8 months ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

We were initially seeking guidance as to how to best manage our finances and plan towards our retirement

How has James Blackham helped you?

James has taken time to understand our circumstances and end goals, and provided clear advice and guidance .

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, recently retired and feel far more aware and financially prepared to be able to fulfil our future aims.

What could they have done better?

Nothing I can think of !

Review

by a verified client in Buckinghamshire

9 months ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

To move company pensions into a private pension. So our wealth can be passed down to our family.

How has James Blackham helped you?

James & his team have been amazing. Very helpful in explaining exactly what the process is and how we will benefit in our long term retirement plans.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing- you can’t improve on excellence!!

Review

by a verified client in Northamptonshire

a year ago

This review was gathered whilst the adviser was at a different firm.

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

Circumstances changed and felt I needed some expert advice ref my pensions.

How has James Blackham helped you?

James has been a massive help in re structuring our pensions and his knowledge and experience has been invaluable.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

They have done everything they said they would do.

Review

by a verified client in Buckinghamshire

a year ago

This review was gathered whilst the adviser was at a different firm.

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

We moved into a new property and had a baby in 2018 and wanted to make sure that we had adequate protections in place for life insurance and critical illness. In addition we were keen to ensure our pensions were working as hard as possible to ensure that we could plan for retirement with plenty of time.

How has James Blackham helped you?

James provided us with a range of cover options and explained all of the options clearly, there was no pressure so we were able to pick the plans that suited us the best

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes we feel that we have the right cover in place for our growing family and know that our financial planning is in capable and safe hands which means I don’t have to worry about it.

What could they have done better?

Nothing

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Bloom Financial Consulting Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No: 988707. Registered Address: 27 Parolles Road, London, England N19 3RE. Registered in England & Wales, No. 14331033. The Firm Reference Number is 988707.