Stuart Smith

Stuart Smith

Armstrong Watson Financial Planning & Wealth Management

Minimum savings/pensions: Over £100,000

0330 038 8938
Based in Cockermouth
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Top Rated 2025
Verified since: March, 2019

4.9 out of 5

126 reviews


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  • FCA status: Certified by Firm

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Checks carried out by VouchedFor

  • FCA status: Certified by Firm

    Last checked: 06 March 2025

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

  • 14

    Recent Client Reviews

    Verified reviews: 100%

    Stuart has received 14 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified

  • Independent Financial Adviser

    Last checked: 26 February 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.

  • 8

    Qualifications Uploaded

    8 qualification certificates available to view

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

  • Transparent Fees

    Stuart has provided information on their typical fees

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

  • 26

    Positive First Impressions

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

    100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Stuart (based on 26 first impressions)

I'm a Chartered Financial Planning Consultant providing Independent Financial Planning advice to individuals and business owners in the areas of Investing, Retirement Planning, Inheritance Tax as well as Personal and Business Protection. I've been an adviser since 2006 and have spent the last 8 years at Armstrong Watson Financial Planning Ltd. I’m committed to providing the best possible advice, service and support to clients and businesses, focusing on maintaining long-term, trusted relationships via a common sense, personalised approach. I am proud of being able to breakdown the jargon and technical aspects from the world of financial services in order to explain the content in a more palatable way. Armstrong Watson Financial Planning & Wealth Management is a Chartered firm and part of the wider Armstrong Watson group, with offices across Cumbria, Yorkshire, Northumberland and Scotland which means that where relevant, I am able to work with other specialists from the accountancy, tax and business advisory areas to ensure that solutions are tailored specifically to your circumstances. Visit our website to read our latest news articles, client testimonials and download our quarterly magazine.

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£430,000 Consumer Protection

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