Craig Howard

Craig Howard

PenLife Associates - Chartered Financial Planners

Craig's reviews

Reviewed for

Insurance and Protection ( 1 )

Pensions ( 22 )

Retirement income (annuities, drawdown) ( 17 )

Investments and Savings ( 29 )

Pension Transfers - Non Specialist ( 6 )

Inheritance Planning ( 13 )

Long Term Care ( 4 )

Pension Transfers - Specialist ( 3 )

Financial Planning ( 17 )

Financial Mentoring ( 6 )

Financial Coaching ( 2 )

( 2 )

Reviewers' assets

£500k+ ( 4 )

£200k - £500k ( 14 )

£100k - £200k ( 3 )

£50k - 100k ( 1 )

Review

by a verified client in North Yorkshire

3 days ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

Early retirement and financial advice

How has Craig Howard helped you?

Financial advice and transferring pension funds.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes

What could they have done better?

Nothing, excellent service from day one. Nothing too much trouble.

Craig:

Thank you for your review and comments John.
Review

by a verified client in Yorkshire

22 days ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

Recent retirement, property sale with intention of future property purchase and advice on reducing tax liability on savings.

How has Craig Howard helped you?

Craig offered a number of solutions to my support my financial position and tailored a portfolio that suited my personal cautious approach to investment in stocks & shares whilst limiting by exposure to tax liability.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Craig helped me reach the goals I was anticipating.

What could they have done better?

Not without exposing my investment to higher risk, which I was adverse to.

Craig:

Thank you for your review Dave. Your comments are very much appreciated.
Review

by a verified client in Lincolnshire

24 days ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

As I am now 63 and part retired I wanted to draw a small lump sum and obtain a monthly drawdown

How has Craig Howard helped you?

At first Craig comprehensively assessed my finances and ascertained my main goals. He then gave me recommendations based on my financial position and financial needs. At all times he was very clear with his explanations. He also discussed the benefits plus any risks. The information given was thorough and very professional. I have 100% confidence in PenLifes actively managed portfolio. He efficiently activated a lump sum and the monthly drawdown. Craig made the process very easy and stress free

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes..the whole process has been seamless

What could they have done better?

In my opinion.. nothing

Craig:

Thank you for your comprehensive review Chris. It is very much appreciated. I am pleased that you feel that you are on track with your pension planning.
Review

by a verified client in Derbyshire

a month ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

Pension advice

How has Craig Howard helped you?

He is always on hand for any financial questions I may have

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes completely satisfied with Craig's advice and PenLife as a whole

What could they have done better?

Nothing I can think of

Craig:

Thank you Dee for taking the time to complete a review. Your comments are very much appreciated!
Review

by a verified client in Yorkshire

a month ago

Overall

Advice

Service

Value

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

Because I wanted the responsibility of investing out of my hands and into the hands of a professional

How has Craig Howard helped you?

Craig has helped with investments, portfolio management & risk control, isas, inheritance advice, pension advice, income management

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Absolutely

What could they have done better?

Nothing.

Craig:

Thank you for your review Plum. Your comments are very much appreciated. I enjoy working with you to keep your financial plan on track.