0330 038 8942
Based in Billericay
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Verified since: March, 2015
4.8 out of 5
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FCA status: Certified by Firm
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Last checked: 10 March 2025
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Paul has received 2 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
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Last checked: 14 March 2025
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Positive First Impressions
95% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Paul (based on 168 first impressions)
95% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Paul
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FCA status: Certified by Firm
Paul is fully authorised under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. A regulated Senior Manager has confirmed Paul's status
Last checked: 10 March 2025
2
Recent Client Reviews
Paul has received 2 client reviews in the past 12 months; 100% of these have been verified
Verified reviews: 100%
Independent Financial Adviser
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.
Last checked: 14 March 2025
16
Qualifications Uploaded
Paul has added their qualifications to their profile. You can see them by clicking on the ‘qualifications’ tab below
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168
Positive First Impressions
95% of VouchedFor users have had a positive (4 or 5 star) first experience with Paul (based on 168 first impressions)
95% of users who are not yet clients had a positive first experience with Paul
I’m an Independent Financial Adviser who strives to keep it simple as life is complicated enough without our industry making it even harder! Just take a few minutes to read some of the reviews to give you the reassurance you need, to ask for my help. Based on the reviews left by clients and potential clients on VouchedFor I have been awarded 'UK Top Rated IFA' for 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. I am very proud of this recognition as it reaffirms my commitment to my clients and for anyone who makes contact with me. I have worked in the financial services industry for more than 30 years, I became a qualified Independent Financial Adviser in 1994, having previously worked in pensions administration for prominent national schemes including Rio Tinto Zinc, Associated British Foods and The Law Society Retirement Benefits Scheme, which was during my time at Minet Consultancy Services which became wholly owned by AON. During my time at Minet I was also involved in setting up bespoke insurance schemes for individuals and firms of Solicitors in the UK. In 1998 I joined Woolwich Independent Financial Advisory Services (WIFAS), part of the Woolwich Bank until I left in 2002. I then became a self-employed IFA in control of my future and over the years I have successfully increased my knowledge and experience, gaining an impressive list of long standing clients, some of those deriving from my time at WIFAS. My technical knowledge has also enabled me to build relationships with several Chartered Accountants, Will Writing professionals and Solicitors.
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£430,000 Consumer Protection
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About Paul's clients
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First impression
by a VouchedFor user
8 days ago
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Paul
Excellent advice from Paul, I was looking for help with managing savings and planning for the future which Paul helped to shed a lot of light on solutions and paths I could take. Thank you!
Paul:
Hi Alex, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it is very much appreciated. I wish you and your partner the very best for your future in Singapore which I'm sure will be one of many exciting chapters together. Best wishes, PaulFirst impression
by a VouchedFor user
2 months ago
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Paul
Paul was extremely helpful and knowledgable. He had some good suggestions for my particular set of circumstances which I will be exploring further.
Paul:
Hi Russell, Thanks for meeting with me and allowing me to give you some clarity and some possible solutions to your situation. All the best, PaulReview
by a verified client in London
5 months ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
My wife was looking to take a career break so we wanted some general advice to check our money was working the best for us
How has Paul Davis helped you?
Gave us practical advice that we could easily implement
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes
Paul:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review it is very much appreciated. Glad I was able to help. Best wishes, PaulReview
by a verified client in Essex
6 months ago
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
As Power of Attorney for my elderly Aunt, I needed help in budgeting for her care home fees and maximising the proceeds of the sale of her house.
How has Paul Davis helped you?
Paul's confident and kind approach was very reassuring. His experience of Power of Attorney responsibilities was particularly helpful to me. Although my Aunts care and finances were the focus of our meetings, he made sure that I was receiving the support I needed to fulfil my Power of Attorney role.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Yes, 100% satisfied.
What could they have done better?
Absolutely nothing.
Paul:
Dear Liz, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, it has been an absolute pleasure working with you and helping you with your aunts financial affairs. I look forward to working with you in the months and years to come. Best wishes, PaulFirst impression
by a VouchedFor user
8 months ago
Overall
Please provide a brief comment about your experience with Paul
Paul was very helpful and provided me with the some good advice
Paul:
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review, it really is appreciated. All the best, PaulVouchedFor Disclaimer
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Clear Financial Advice is a trading name of Clear IFA Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA No: 447235 Clear IFA Limited is registered in England, no. 5070654 at 9 Downham Road, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1PU.