James Drake

James Drake

Martin Smith Independent Financial Adviser ltd

James's reviews

Reviewed for

Insurance and Protection ( 1 )

Pensions ( 11 )

Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 2 )

Investments and Savings ( 8 )

Pension Transfers - Non Specialist ( 2 )

Inheritance Planning ( 10 )

Long Term Care ( 1 )

Pension Transfers - Specialist ( 2 )

Financial Planning ( 3 )

Reviewers' assets

£200k - £500k ( 3 )

£100k - £200k ( 4 )

£50k - 100k ( 3 )

Up to £50k ( 5 )

Review

by a verified client in Suffolk

a month ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

My parents have a substantial investment portfolio which needed managing

How has James Drake helped you?

James provided candid, objective and balanced insight into each investment and how we might consider options for future investment

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes it has been as James predicted

First impression

by a VouchedFor user

a month ago

Overall

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with James

Fantastic first meeting with James, friendly, very helpful and really helped us focus in on the key issues. Looking forward to working with him again.

Review

by a verified client in Norfolk

4 months ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

My wife & I needed some clarity around our pensions

How has James Drake helped you?

James spent time explaining what we have & what we could do in laymans terms

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes we have a much better understanding now & a plan of action

What could they have done better?

nothing

First impression

by a VouchedFor user

4 months ago

Overall

Please provide a brief comment about your experience with James

Highly efficient and very helpful

Review

by a verified client in Norfolk

5 months ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

I wanted to speak to someone regarding consolidating various small pension pots gathered over the years into an investment fund with the opportunity for higher growth.

How has James Drake helped you?

James is very easy to talk to. He is approachable, professional, very responsive and knowledgeable.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, James has consolidated my pensions into a fund suitable for my needs and at a risk level that I am comfortable with.

What could they have done better?

Nothing, I would highly recommend James.