Brian Downton

Brian Downton

Downton and Ali Associates

Minimum savings/pensions: Over £50,000

Minimum mortgage: Any amount

0330 038 8942
Based in Dartford
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Top Rated 2025
Verified since: May, 2020

4.9 out of 5

111 reviews


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  • FCA Regulated

    Last checked: 10 March 2025

    Brian and/or the firm they work for (or are appointed representatives of) is regulated as appropriate by the Financial Conduct Authority

  • 11

    Recent Client Reviews

    Verified reviews: 100%

    Brian has received 11 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified

  • Restricted Financial Adviser

    Last checked: 03 March 2025

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  • Transparent Fees

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    Positive First Impressions

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

    100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Brian (based on 7 first impressions)

I have been in the financial Services Industry since 1982 and a Financial Adviser since 1990, with NatWest Bank for 10 years and the last 20 years running Downton and Ali Associates. I specialise in advising on Mortgages, Protection, pensions and Investments for both personal and company clients. My aim with all clients is to build a long term relationship so that I can advice them at all stages throughout their life. Get help to understand the best level of life, critical illness and income cover for you. Get help with a wide range of investment options, including equities, funds, bonds, and ISAs. Warning: The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested. Get help with everything from buying your first property, to remortgaging, or funding investment in property. Warning: YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE. Most Buy to Let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Get help on making a plan for a comfortable retirement; whether it’s starting a pension or understanding how much you should be contributing to one. Warning: The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested. Get help understanding and evaluating your retirement options, whether it be via an annuity or a drawdown, or discussing the other available retirement income options for you. Warning: The value of investments and any income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.

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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).

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Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage