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Insurance and Protection ( 1 )
Pensions ( 1 )
Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 3 )
Investments and Savings ( 6 )
Inheritance Planning ( 4 )
Long Term Care ( 1 )
Financial Planning ( 4 )
Reviewers' assets
£500k+ ( 1 )
£200k - £500k ( 2 )
£100k - £200k ( 3 )
Repeat review
by a verified client in Gwynedd
2 months ago
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This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.
How has Eleanor Almonte helped you since your last review?
Eleanor has provided an outstanding service which is tailored to my needs and circumstances. Eleanor has called to check everything is ok.
Repeat review
by a verified client in Gwynedd
2 months ago
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This review is a follow-up review from a client who left a review previously.
How has Eleanor Almonte helped you since your last review?
Eleanor has ensured my investments are correct to meet my current needs and made adjustments to provide the best return for my future plans
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by a verified client in Ceredigion
a year ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I was considering retiring early and wanted to review my pensions and investments to see if it was a possibility. Eleanor has been my Financial Adviser for many years and originally set my investments up when she worked at HSBC
How has Eleanor Almonte helped you?
She helped me understand my options and if my retirement plans were realistic, Eleanor also explained how long my pension pot might last me
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, Eleanor helped me move all my pensions into one pot and set up a new pension plan. I am happy with the overall returns on my investment ISA.
What could they have done better?
I can’t think of anything
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by a verified client in Gwynedd
a year ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I needed financial advice on a pension pot and money received from the sale of a property.
How has Eleanor Almonte helped you?
Eleanor was very professional and after listening to my needs and concerns she produced a range of options that were suitable to my requirements and acceptable risk. I went ahead and started an investment plan that I was happy with.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, the investments have given returns within the amounts I was expecting.
What could they have done better?
Eleanor is very professional and has a very friendly and personable manner which puts you at ease. I don’t think she could not of done anything better.
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by a verified client in Gwynedd
a year ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My bank changed its financial services practice and I needed an advisor who was happy to visit me at home to understand my additional needs and meet face to face
How has Eleanor Almonte helped you?
Eleanor has helped me to best protect my savings taking into account my low risk status and future long term care needs. She is personable, patient and very professional.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes I have seen better returns than before, am confident with her advice and knowing that Eleanor is always available and able to answer any questions I have reassures me
What could they have done better?
Nothing really, I wish I had made the move to her earlier
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by a verified client in Gwynedd
a year ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
The sale of an investment property gave me funds I wanted to invest to use for retirement
How has Eleanor Almonte helped you?
Eleanor helped me understand the options available, how best to protect my investments to meet my current and future needs, and given me the confidence to make financial decisions.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes despite challenging times my savings have achieved growth and I am confident in Eleanor’s expertise to guide me with any future concerns
What could they have done better?
Nothing