James Ford

James Ford

Halcyon Wealth

Minimum savings/pensions: Over £100,000

0330 038 8939
Based in Tunbridge-Wells
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Verified since: April, 2022

4.7 out of 5

35 reviews


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  • FCA Regulated

    Last checked: 24 February 2025

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

  • Recent Client Reviews

    James has not received any reviews in the last 12 months

    James has not received any client reviews in the past 12 months

  • Independent Financial Adviser

    Last checked: 30 October 2023

    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.

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  • 5

    Positive First Impressions

    80% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with James

    80% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with James (based on 5 first impressions)

I am Company Principal and Senior Financial Adviser at Halcyon Wealth with over 18 years experience in the Financial Services industry. Halcyon has offices in the City of London, Royal Tunbridge Wells and throughout the UK. My fundamental objective is to provide a holistic approach to financial planning by providing an unrivalled, personal client service proposition that is bespoke to each individual and specific to both their current circumstances and future ambitions. I am dedicated to building successful long-term relationships and supporting clients throughout their careers and beyond in order for them to achieve their financial aspirations I specialise in the following areas: -Pension Switching & Consolidation -Defined Benefit & Final Salary Pension Transfers -Retirement Planning -Tax Efficient Savings & Investments -Inheritance Tax & Estate Planning -Personal & Business Protection -Auto Enrolment & Company Benefits Finally, I believe that the onus is firmly on me to: -Analyse and highlight the areas of your finances that can or need to be improved upon. -Illustrate and explain to you clear and concise methods by which these improvements can be made. -Gain your trust and impress upon you that I am the person to work with long term to help you achieve your financial goals. If and when, and only when, I have achieved these criteria and you have decided to become a client will I be remunerated for my services. All consultations leading up to this point are free of charge. I feel this is the fairest way to do business and I hope you do too.

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