Jonathan Ashcroft
Ashcroft Wealth
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Insurance and Protection ( 17 )
Mortgages ( 2 )
Pensions ( 34 )
Equity Release ( 1 )
Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 16 )
Investments and Savings ( 42 )
Pension Transfers - Non Specialist ( 7 )
Inheritance Planning ( 7 )
Long Term Care ( 3 )
Pension Transfers - Specialist ( 4 )
Financial Planning ( 5 )
Financial Mentoring ( 1 )
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£200k - £500k ( 6 )
£100k - £200k ( 8 )
£50k - 100k ( 3 )
Up to £50k ( 12 )
Repeat review
by a verified client in West Midlands
4 months ago
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Annual reviews and always there when needed
First impression
by a VouchedFor user
2 years ago
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Jonarhan understood my needs and provided very useful advice.
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by a verified client in Bridgend
2 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My husband and I, buying a new property needed general advice on all things including health insurance.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathan explained all options clearly to us, taking us through the process step by step and answering any questions that we had. He was incredibly helpful and I felt really happy with the outcome and if I needed financial advice in the future I would go to Jonathan first.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Nothing. Jonathan was very professional, polite and approachable.
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by a verified client in Bridgend
2 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I was preparing to marry for the second time and buy a new home. I had a lot to sort out.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
He's always been very attentive and impartial. Even if I was asking him about issues outside of his specialism, he'd always find an answer or direct me to someone who could help.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes! Jon was able to help and give me the protection that I needed.
What could they have done better?
Brought me more cakes when he visited.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
2 years ago
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How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Continued to deal with my investments and pension and move them towards more environmentally friendly schemes. Also helped in cashing in some investments to help buy a property.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
2 years ago
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How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Had a recent meeting with Jonathan. He explained the current economic situation and gave advice for the way forward . Very happy
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by a verified client in Monmouthshire
2 years ago
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How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Yes. Annual updates and advice.
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by a verified client in West Midlands
2 years ago
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How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Same as last review
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by a verified client in Rhondda Cynon Taff
3 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
With retirement now not that far away, we wanted to ensure our financial position was as good as it could be, and that our pensions were working to their best advantage.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon carried out a financial review, then researched and advised on a change of funds for an occupational pension scheme. The desired outcome was to achieve better returns for a similar / slightly lower level of risk overall. His detailed review, clear explanations, and pleasant manner were exactly what we needed.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Too early to say yet, but Jon's explanation of the choices he had advised instilled confidence in us that they were the right ones.
Repeat review
by a verified client in Cardiff
3 years ago
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How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Continued to look after my investments and pension to move my funds to more ethical and environmentally friendly investments. Securing a very good return.
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by a verified client in West Midlands
3 years ago
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How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Reliable and trusted person
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by a verified client in Gloucestershire
3 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I became self employed and wanted to consolidate my pensions and better invest for my retirement.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathan provided sound advice on my options looking at how risk averse I was and provided me with options for investment and advice on how my existing pension plans could perform in the future. The pensions will be managed to try to achieve the desired outcome ready for retirement
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
It’s very early days.
What could they have done better?
I couldn’t fault Jonathan’s attention to detail and his professionalism’s
Repeat review
by a verified client in West Midlands
3 years ago
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How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Regular contact and a person we can trust to advise us on all our financial requirements.
Repeat review
by a verified client in Cardiff
4 years ago
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How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Jon continues to be available and supportive during these worrying times
Repeat review
by a verified client in West Midlands
4 years ago
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How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Always professional in his annual reviews and very prompt in answering calls.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
4 years ago
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This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Jonathan has looked at moving my fund to ethical and environmentally friendly investments
First impression
by a VouchedFor user
4 years ago
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Jon was very supportive and approachable. Was empathetic of our situation and showed his honesty and transparency by suggesting that we may require a different adviser, rather than look to charge us for a service we wouldn’t necessarily benefit from. Would 100% recommend Jon and will likely use Jon’s services again in the future.
First impression
by a VouchedFor user
4 years ago
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Joathan spent a lot of his time helping us to understand our finances and helped us to form a vision for future financial balance. He provided us with a clear plan of action and we're looking forward to working with him into the future. We have also been recommending Jon's services to others we know.
Jonathan:
Thank you for the kind words, I'm glad you are on the path we discussed and look forward to working with you in the future.First impression
by a VouchedFor user
4 years ago
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Jonathan, was friendly helpful, and listened to our needs without pushing us into making our decisions. He was always available to talk to us, and nothing was too much trouble.
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by a verified client in West Midlands
4 years ago
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This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Yes
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by a verified client in Bridgend
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Wished to invest a lump sum
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon helped us at home and by phone.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Not yet - COVID-19 saw to that.
What could they have done better?
Nothing that I can think of.
Repeat review
by a verified client in Cardiff
5 years ago
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This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you since your last review?
Jon remains an integral part of our future planning and happily takes on the task in a pleasant and constructive manner, aligning our wishes with the best solutions
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by a verified client in Cardiff
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
We inherited a significant (to us) sum of money and needed to ensure we were putting it to best use for both ourselves and our young children.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon helped us to determine how best to split the money between cash deposits, investments and repayment of debt in the way that best suits our current and expected circumstances and was careful to ensure that we were completely comfortable with our decisions. He reassured my wife, nervous as a first-time investor, with clear and professional advice and took each of our separate risk profiles into account when advising on the split of investment funds.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Jon has put everything in place exactly as we discussed and in a very timely manner, time will tell whether our investments pay off!
What could they have done better?
I can't think of anything that Jon could have done better.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Wanted to put some cash aside from husbands pay off, and hopefully earn a good rate of interest
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Explained our best options for what we wanted ...... very thorough and easy to talk to-
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
It’s early days, but there has been an increase in funds invested
What could they have done better?
Nothing I can think of, very thorough
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by a verified client in Caerphilly
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Jonathan has been my financial advisor for a number of years and I trust him totally to provide me with the best advice at all times.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Completed my annual review and moved funds for in order to receive a better return on my investment.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes.
What could they have done better?
Nothing as he is always very flexible and comes to my work place for these meetings.
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by a verified client in Monmouthshire
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Not happy with previous financial advisers.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Provided sound advice backed by a thoroughly professional approach.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Too early to say - but I have every confidence that I will.
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by a verified client in Berkshire
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My husband and I wanted to plan for the future which included reviewing inheritance that we had received and how to best manage the investments.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon completed an initial free evaluation of our situation and made appropriate recommendations for our scale of investment and future needs. Jon spent time to understand our personal situations and tailor the solutions accordingly. Jon has since looked at our pension requirements as well as supporting me during a job change. Jon is friendly and thorough with this analysis.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes our investments have performed well since we changed the portfolio management. We are more confidently managing our finances for the future and have a better understanding of what is required.
What could they have done better?
Continue to provide the same high level of service.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
To handle my pensions and ISA/savings
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
John advised on a better pension scheme as well as looking at a scheme I am in through work. He also helped me to switch to a stocks and shares ISA from a cash ISA
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes,the funds were transferred smoothly and appear to be doing well
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by a verified client in Cardiff
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I wanted to start regularly investing some left over money each month and knew and trusted Jon already as a friend.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
I have worked with Jon for over 10 years and in that time he has helped me start regularly investing in stocks and shares, protect myself against illness and review my pension.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, my investments performed well, and he was able to change my protection when my employment situation changed. I'm now going to work with him to start planning for retirement.
What could they have done better?
I can't think of anything, Jon is personable, explains things in a way I can understand and always helps me look at the bigger picture
First impression
by a VouchedFor user
5 years ago
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Jonathan provided me with insightful and invaluable information with regards to small business savings, ISA rates and emergency fund regulation.
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by a verified client in Wiltshire
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
We were missing the quality and level of personal financial advice that Jonathan had provided us at another financial services company and decided we would like to work with him again.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
A complete review of our finances and future needs, excellent service at reasonable rates. Jonathan is very personable and takes the time to listen and explain facts clearly.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Working with Jonathan again has reassured us that our investments and pensions are in very good hands.
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by a verified client in Wiltshire
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
To have knowledge that my money was in the right place for me and to plan for the future.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathon explains everything in an understandable way, he listens to concerns and follows up on information. I find him very open and trustworthy.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes.
What could they have done better?
No
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by a verified client in Caerphilly
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Funds from employment lump sum on retirement & a recent legacy needed to be invested appropriately.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathan has been advising us for several years, originally as a financial advisor with the Co-op bank. He gave sound advice on our investments within our cautious approach to investing.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
Jonathan has advised us well over the years.
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by a verified client in Manchester
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My late husband had been recommended Jonathon to advise him about his pensions . So when my husband died last year . I asked him to give me financial advice .
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathon helped me so much to deal with my late husband pensions and other monies that I had inherited . At a very difficult and unexpected time for . Jonathon initially explained and helped me to understand my husbands pensions ( as there were 5 and all inferential ) He contacted all the companies for me initiating my access to the pensions . He guided and assisted me in completing the forms to access the pensions . He Re contacted the companies whenever any issues arose regarding accessing the pensions . So that he could relieve the stress from me He provided some assistance with the probate process accessing the forms and guiding me to the appropriate areas where I could obtain the information I required . He assessed my financial requirements and has now invested my income and pensions I received from my husbands estate . I feel that my money has been well invested to cater for my needs and that Jonathon has given me excellent support in sorting my finances out . He has taken so much pressure from and without his support I would have still been floundering trying to deal with my husbands estate .
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes I have definitely seen the outcome I have been hoping for .
What could they have done better?
I don’t think that Jonathon could have done any better to help me . .He is very knowledgeable about finances and very was thorough in his explanations . He was patient ensuring I understood all financial implications . He even sought out information for me that he didn’t need to in his role . But did it to help me .
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by a verified client in Cardiff
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Retirement lunp sum after my Bank no longer provided this type of personal financial advisor
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
We looked at the best way to have an ethical investment whilst keeping up the value of thhe investments
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, the investment did much better whilst other non ethical investments did not do nearly so well
What could they have done better?
Not as far as i can see, i have done well at a time when savings investments have normally been much lower,
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by a verified client in Oxfordshire
5 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I needed someone to manage my finances, advise on tax planning and investments
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon came up with a forward looking plan based on my risk profile to help better manage my finances now and in the future
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, immediate savings through pension planning and good structured investments going forwards
What could they have done better?
Stop eating all my cakes.
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by a verified client in Newport
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I wanted insurance for unemployment due to illness as well as critical illness cover.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathan went through lots of different policies and options and offered comparisons of the products tailored to my circumstances. He was able to show me different levels of cover and explain the reasons behind price differences.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, I got the cover I wanted and slightly cheaper than I initially expected
What could they have done better?
No improvement necessary, he was very professional and had plenty of time to discuss cover both in person and over the phone
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by a verified client in West Midlands
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Needed a trusted adviser for finances
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Sound advice on our pensions andd savings.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
A brilliant return on our investment
What could they have done better?
I can’t see any improvement necessary. A professional person with great timekeeping.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
A delicate family matter regarding inheritance.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
He was able to offer an impartial view and provide options for the family.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes.
What could they have done better?
Not really sure, it was an area that we lacked knowledge of and without his help we would still be in a muddle.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I have worked with Jon for the last 4 years with my company and personal affairs.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
He advised me on my business protection which protects employees and their families and has also looked at my personal retirement planning.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, the policy continues to meet my need and Jon has kept in touch to advise me on changes to the business protection marketplace.
What could they have done better?
I cannot think of anything, he was quick professional and explained everything in detail.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Needed pension and investment advice.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
He has explained matters clearly and thoroughly. He is a pleasant and personable young man.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
I am happy with the outcomes.
What could they have done better?
Nothing
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by a verified client in Caerphilly
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Long term investment for children to go to university.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Advice re risk and in which funds to invest in with a view to long term planning.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes most definitely.
What could they have done better?
Nothing as time and appointments were set around my working life and the results have been excellent. I cannot recommend johns services enough.
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by a verified client in Swansea
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Impending retirement and poor health of in laws
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
He put in place personal investment portfolio and a long term care plan for my in laws
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
None. Jonathan was professional, courteous and highly ethical
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by a verified client in Vale of Glamorgan
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
The pension world is unnavigable to me without one
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
It is clear to me, from all my dealings with him, that he understand exactly what he is doing, is deeply interested in it and is personally invested in doing his best for me. The main thing he does to help me is give me peace of mind that my pension is as well-invested as it could be, under his oversight.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
It is a work-in-progress as I have some way to go until retirement.
What could they have done better?
Jon has been my advisor for several years. He was relatively inexperienced at the start and made some mis-steps, but I have seen him reflect on those and learn from them which, as a professional advisor myself (I am a solicitor), is the main thing you can hope for.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I had money to invest and recently started paying into a company pension (alongside a personal one)
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathan was able to look at the 2 pension schemes and advise of the differences of both. He was also able to provide a plan for gradually moving my savings into ISAs.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, I now know the respective benefits of both schemes and am now earning a much better rate on my savings.
What could they have done better?
Nothing
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by a verified client in Newport
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Wanted to get all my insurances sorted out by a qualified IFA as the amount of products and terms and conditions is confusing. I was mainly looking for income protection and life cover but wanted to make sure I didn’t overlap the cover or miss anything.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathan advised me on various different insurance products and helped me to work out what levels of cover I needed both personally and via my limited company. He has good knowledge of the terms of cover and which health problems are covered in depth by each insurer.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes. I’ve been able to get the cover that I wanted at the price that I wanted so I’ve definitely got what I needed.
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by a verified client in Rhondda Cynon Taff
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I'd received a sum of money through inheritance which I wished to invest.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon took the time to listen to my requirements and then spent a considerable amount of time searching for a suitable portfolio to match my ethical and personal standards.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
All my money is invested in a way I'm comfortable with.
What could they have done better?
I've known Jon for a few years and cannot think of anything he can improve. He's diligent and transparent in how he works resulting in a mutual trusting advisor and client relationship.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
6 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Following quite a large sum needing a safe but effective investment.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
By careful investigation with us on what we really wanted, looking at preferred options for investment and guiding us through the types of risk.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
This investment has been much more profitable than any of the smaller investments during the last 10 years.
What could they have done better?
I cannot say that things could be done better. I did like the way that ethical investments could be made.
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by a verified client in Manchester
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I have a number of pensions and was unsure of the best course of action.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathan looked at all my pensions, checked with the providers the exact details and benefits. He also looked at what a reasonable income would be required when I retired. Jonathan also gave some advice on the best course of action with pension investments.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, Jonathan explained in detail and language I understood how all my pensions worked and what the best course of action with each one would be. Jonathan also compiled a comprehensive report detailing his findings. I now feel much happier that I understand what I need to do and what I can expect when I retire. Excellent result.
What could they have done better?
No comment to make. Fully satisfied with the outcome
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by a verified client in Caerphilly
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Need to plan for the futire.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
By advising me and investing my money according to my wishes.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes.
What could they have done better?
Nothing. Very flexible regarding meeting and very approachable.
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by a verified client in West Midlands
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Retirement package.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Professional and personal review of retirement planning, to invest in long term financial services.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
A brilliant return on our investments.
What could they have done better?
No improvement needed, an annual visit for face to face discussion and always available on the end of a phone.
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by a verified client in Gloucestershire
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
We have had a financial adviser for over 10 years, for investment and retirement planning. Jon took over from someone’s who left Sanlam in recent years.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon has always explained investments thoroughly, having established our appetite for risk and our long term aims. He hasn’t also assisted me in providing a service on behalf of my elderly mother, for whom I hold POA.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
The changes made are showing positive signs, though one needs a period of several years to form a fuller assessment.
What could they have done better?
Not sure he could have done anything better. We appreciate understanding the detail but also like to summarised, which Jon usually does.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Having children to make sure our future was as secure as possible.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Gave excellent advice and all within a budget we could afford. Covering us for all areas of our lives we were concerned about such as some extreme sports we like to participate in.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Very much so as due to a recent diagnosis of ill health the advice and policy we had put in place with Jon has helped secure our family's future. Couldn't have asked for more.
What could they have done better?
Some questions where Jon felt he may not be expert enough in that area such as a business share investment he was still able to get advice from a colleague to help us
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by a verified client in Cardiff
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Health care policy.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
John helped us understand the policies we required, he was very professional.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, John has been supporting us for over 5 years through some hard times. My partner and I have both build up a lot of trust with John. I would recommend him to anybody who requires his services.
What could they have done better?
n/a
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by a verified client in Cardiff
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I had had some fairly awful advise from a financial adviser regarding pensions and insurance cover in the past and I wanted to rectify this issue by taking my time over finding a replacement.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon gave me honest, non pushy and objective advise which I fully understood and allowed me to make informed decisions on my financial direction.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Jon has made the process of making financial decisions very easy for my wife. We aimed to have the right amount of cover and for the correct reasons and Jon has made that happen.
What could they have done better?
Jon is very honest and not at all pushy which is what I like. However if you want a salesman FA that sells you the earth but produces thin air then Jon is not your mane (it hurts me to say it but trust me I have had that FA before and I wont be making that mistake again)
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by a verified client in Bridgend
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
We were looking for some life and critical illness insurance for our company and also a general overview of our personal finances (mortgage, pensions, investments).
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathan talked us through all aspects of our finances and made some valuable suggestions we hadn’t yet considered.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
We purchased some life insurance through Jonathan which was a great product for us and our business. His advice in other areas has been invaluable and we will be going back to him for other products in future.
What could they have done better?
We would just have liked more time with Jonathan!
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by a verified client in Rhondda Cynon Taff
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I sought professional advice with regards to the consideration of a transfer of sums from a frozen Final Salary scheme to my current company scheme.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
I found Jonathan to be very approachable, friendly and professional in his dealings with me. Jonathan took the time to explain in clear terms the pros and cons of the financial decisions to be made. The follow up report was also comprehensive.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
I kept an open mind from the outset, and will follow the professional advice.
What could they have done better?
I was very happy with the service provided. I also felt the professional fee which was agreed to be competitive. I would highly recommend Jonathan.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I had an old pension from a previous employer and wanted to start paying into a new scheme. Since then I have gone back regarding a sum of money I had to invest.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon looked at my old pension/saving scheme, did full reviews of my situation and risk profile and suggested a new scheme/investment plan. He talked me through both process and made them as smooth and simple for me as he could.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Its still early days for long term investments but I am very happy with the advice given and feel it has put me on a sound footing for the future.
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by a verified client in Lancashire
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Retirement - what to do with my two pensions funds After that I needed help with investing my savings.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon analysed my current pensions, originally with a view to purchasing an annuity. When the rules changed he was able to find me a company who could take the combined funds of my two pensions into a drawdown scheme. As this was in the early part of the rule changes Jon had to do a lot of work to achieve the required result. With regard to my savings requirments Jon has sourced and set up a stocks and shares ISA for.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
I am very happy with the solutions that Jon found and although I effectively manage the schemes myself, he continues to monitor them to ensure that I’m getting the best value and is always available if I need further advice.
What could they have done better?
Jon did everything that needed to be done in a very profession way and I couldn't have asked for a better service
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by a verified client in Cardiff
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
With a new baby and a new mortgage I wanted to review my protection policies.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon analysed our personal circumstances, recommended suitable products and took us through the full application process, explaining everything in detail. His advice was clear, concise and professional and we are very happy with the service he provides.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Absolutely, my wife and I have good value policies that cover everything we need for the foreseeable future.
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by a verified client in Vale of Glamorgan
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I needed advice on investments and pensions as I was nearing retirement.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jonathan has advised me on my investments and helped me to balance my pensions and investments to give me a regular and adequate income.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes.
What could they have done better?
Jonathan's friendly and supportive approach would be difficult to improve.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I had some small pensions kicking around that needed looking at and after.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon's advice has put my pensions in a good fund with a great return, all doing really well.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes!.
What could they have done better?
Nothing. He's friendly, personable, and has loads of good ideas and advice for our savings, pensions etc
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by a verified client in Cardiff
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My partner and I were purchasing our first house and were looking to get independent insurance offers.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon provided an in-depth solution helping us fully understand what offers were available allowing us to make a decision that met our needs.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
The quote offered saved us money from the outset and also gave us peace of mind fully understanding the cover provided.
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by a verified client in Cardiff
7 years ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I wanted to protect myself in the event of illness as I run my own businesses and wanted to look at the options available.
How has Jonathan Ashcroft helped you?
Jon took time to find out what was important to me and explain the different types of cover available. I had not had protection in the past and Jon made sure I understood what I needed and how the plan worked and made me feel comfortable that he had got me the best plan for my circumstances.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, I have a policy which inundersta and the peace of mind that should the worst happen I am protected and will have the ability to make choices with the money I receive.