0208 166 7217
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4.9 out of 5
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Last checked: 08 March 2025
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Yasuto has received 11 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
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Last checked: 01 April 2025
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Positive First Impressions
100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Yasuto (based on 11 first impressions)
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FCA Regulated
Yasuto and/or the firm they work for (or are appointed representatives of) is regulated as appropriate by the Financial Conduct Authority
Last checked: 08 March 2025
11
Recent Client Reviews
Yasuto has received 11 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
Restricted Financial Adviser
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Last checked: 01 April 2025
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Positive First Impressions
100% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Yasuto (based on 11 first impressions)
100% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Yasuto
I have been awarded the title Chartered Financial Planner by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). Chartered Status is the profession's gold standard for financial planners. It confirms that every Chartered Financial Planner has completed a suite of professional qualifications equivalent to a bachelor's degree. It also involves a commitment to continuing professional development and adherence to an industry standard Code of Ethics. I have worked for over 20 years and started my career as a financial adviser in 2018 to provide broad based advice for individuals and businesses to meet their personal and/or business objectives. My advice covers all areas of wealth management, including, retirement planning, wealth protection, estate planning, savings and investment planning As an Associate Partner of St. James’s Place Wealth Management in Hampstead, London, my emphasis is on maintaining a long-term relationship with my clients and provide them with a source of trusted advice as their financial needs evolve over the years. More details are available on my website: www.yasutoarai.co.uk The value of an investment with St. James's Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds you select and the value can therefore go down as well as up. You may get back less than you invested. An investment in equities does not provide the security of capital associated with a deposit account with a bank or building society. The levels and bases of taxation and reliefs from taxation can change at any time. The value of any tax relief depends on individual circumstances. Equity release is a lifetime mortgage or home reversion plan. To understand the features and risks associated with such products, please ask for a personalised illustration. This Partner/Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management Plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group's wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group's website at www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives. SJP Approved xx/xx/xxxx
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About Yasuto's clients
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Review
by a verified client in London
a month ago
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Advice
Service
Value
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
For pension sharing
How has Yasuto Arai helped you?
To transfer pension with good timely manner and advised how to invest
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes. I rely on him with peace of mind
What could they have done better?
Nothing special so far
Yasuto:
Thank you for your kind review! I truly appreciate your continued trust and support. Looking forward to our future meetings to help you achieve your financial goals.Review
by a verified client in Ayrshire
2 months ago
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Advice
Service
Value
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
To help me with my investment
How has Yasuto Arai helped you?
To advise me on the best way to make the most out of this investment
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Not yet as the investment has not matured
What could they have done better?
I’m happy with all the advice I’ve received
Yasuto:
Thank you for taking time to share your positive experience with me. I'm glad to hear that you feel confident in your investment strategy. It's been a pleasure working with you, and I look forward to continuing our partnership,First impression
by a VouchedFor user
3 months ago
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Yasuto
Yasuto advised me with extremely helpful advice In fact leaving me with a sense of relief and optimism He didn’t charge me for his invaluable information and I am so thankful Tamsin Hickling
Yasuto:
Thank you for taking time to share your positive experience with me. I'm glad to hear that you found my advice and service to be valuable and I look forward to working with you in the future.Review
by a verified client in London
3 months ago
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Advice
Service
Value
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I was looking for an advisor for my savings. Then my friend recommended Yasuto.
How has Yasuto Arai helped you?
Yasuto always explains clearly and is very knowledgeable. He keeps updating constantly. So I do not need to worry at all. Also he always gives me more information than I expect.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
What could they have done better?
He is doing more than enough.
Yasuto:
Thank you for your kind words. I am truly honoured to have earned your trust.Review
by a verified client in London
3 months ago
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Value
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
A relatively small capital pension sum was received and sensible advice was required as to how best to invest it. We were existing clients of SJP which had already invested a gift into a bond for us with excellent results.
How has Yasuto Arai helped you?
Yasuto has given interesting and expert advice as to how best to invest in stocks and shares bearing in mind the general approach, guidelines and outlook of St. James's Place without simply parroting a somewhat limited corporate view. He has listened to my own views about what more the company might do and how it could be made more agreeable to the smaller investor. He has rebalanced my portfolio in a very sensible way, taken care over what to recommend (and what to avoid) and has broadened the global spread of my investments (Japan, Emerging Markets) at the same time as concentrating on the USA and GB for investment opportunities. We have had interesting and helpful conversations about the markets in India and Europe. Yasuto has kindly come over to Chiswick when it has been difficult for me to come to Knightsbridge (or the City) though I have promised to do so at our next meeting.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Probably a bit too soon to say definitely as some of the changes are recent but very much on the right lines. Perhaps I could answer this question more sensibly in December 2025 when alterations in my portfolio will have had time to bed in properly.
What could they have done better?
Nothing.
Yasuto:
Thank you very much for your thoughtful feedback. I am truly pleased to know that my advice has been helpful to you. Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is any I can further assist you.VouchedFor Disclaimer
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