Do I need Financial Advice?

Whether you would benefit from financial advice will depend on your circumstances, although generally speaking those who take financial advice and set clear goals end up wealthier than those who don’t take any advice at all. For instance… Joint research from Royal London and the International Longevity Centre reveals individuals who take advice on their investments can end up almost 40% better off in terms of liquid assets compared to those who receive no advice. The same study puts the value of advice in terms of real financial assets and pension wealth at £41,099 in additional wealth per person According to Unbiased, on a cost/benefit analysis the benefit of advice on pension contributions outweighed the cost by almost 6,000% . The Investment Funds Institute of Canada has found that the value of advice is compounded over time, with advised households having a net worth 2.73 times greater than non-advised households after 15 years . 93% of financial advice given in 2015 was suitable for clients according to the FCA , which says “ the role of the financial adviser is today more important than ever “. Research from FTSE 100 financial services firm Quilter (formerly Old Mutual) has found individuals who received pensions advice and set clear retirement goals were projected to enjoy a retirement income more than 50% greater than those who received no advice at all.

Where can I find a Financial Adviser?

There are plenty of online resources to help you find a financial adviser, but wherever you go and whichever adviser you choose, it’s essential you check your chosen adviser’s position on the FCA register . This ensures you’re dealing with a regulated, registered firm which is employing the appropriate professionals to manage your money. Drewberry’s entry on the FCA register can be found here .

Financial Advice in Brighton and Hove

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Drewberry is a thriving Brighton-based financial advice business dedicated to guiding its clients through every stage of their financial lives.

We have teams of advisors providing financial advice in our Brighton and London offices, all of whom are passionate about making a difference for our clients.

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Insurance and Pension Advice in Brighton

Drewberry was the brain child of Andrew Jenkinson and Tom Conner.

Since its launch in 2009, the Drewberry philosophy of cutting out the jargon, investing in technology that empowers our clients and delivering ‘better than best’ levels of customer service has made us one of Brighton’s fastest growing companies.

Drewberry is also a proud member of the Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce.

Our advisers offer a range of services from our office on Preston Road, Brighton, including:

Insurance advice
Pension advice
Financial advice and financial planning
Business protection advice
Employee benefits consultations.

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We’ve doubled in size every year since our launch and this has helped us to attract and retain the calibre of advisers that we need to keep growing.

Today we employ more than 40 experts across the UK but the heart of our business, and the majority of our financial advisers, is still based in Brighton where it all began.

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How Financial Advice Should Be…

Going the extra mile for our clients is the cornerstone of our approach at Drewberry. We strive for excellence in everything that we do.

We passionately believe that we can help improve the lives of every client we meet, but to do this we need to look at each client’s finances in the round.

This means taking a holistic view of all your commitments, your assets and your ambitions and coming up with a set of unique recommendations that will protect what’s most important in life and help you to build the savings you’ll need to achieve your financial goals.

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Providing Great Financial Advice

We never set out to sell a certain product to a certain type of person. Our focus has always been on providing the best quality advice to clients from every walk of life.

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When you get the advice right, the sales take care of themselves. In 2017 alone, we placed over £1 billion worth of risk with UK insurers and we went on to place still more in 2018.

Today we have enough satisfied customers to fill the Royal Albert Hall more than twice over and more five-star reviews than any other adviser of similar size. We recently broke the 2,000 5-star reviews barrier, yet further evidence that we’re providing quality pensions advice and financial advice people need.

Meet Some of Our Clients

Whether it is helping someone set-up a life insurance policy for their mortgage or consolidating half a dozen pension schemes and putting in place actionable retirement goals we are here to improve our clients financial wellbeing.

Dentist Rajpreet Drills Into Income Protection

Find out why dentist Rajpreet turned to Income Protection Insurance to safeguard his financial future…

Lawyer Steven Pension Consolidation Advice

Pension transfer advice unearths buried treasure for leading lawyer

Self-employed legal counsel explains how he put his pensions in order. Find out how Drewberry got Steve’s lost pensions working for him and his family…

Ytron Quadro Business Health Insurance Advice

Thriving Family Firm Nurses Its Group Medical Insurance Back to Health

Read the story of Alison Bradley and her successful family-run engineering distribution firm, Ytron-Quadro….

Turning Paul’s 5 Pension Pots into a Single Retirement Plan

Former IT project manager Paul had three main pension assets when he came to Drewberry. This is the story of how we got them all working for him…

Why Bikmo Opted for Key Person Insurance

A case study detailing the success of cycle insurance company Bikmo and why they felt Keyman Insurance was important…

Why Former Banker Duncan Transferred His Final Salary Pension

Former banker Duncan had a final salary scheme from his previous job, but despite the benefits it just wasn’t suitable for his retirement needs…

Financial Services in East Sussex

We offer professional, fee-based financial planning services in Brighton to clients of all ages and all backgrounds. We offer financial advice, planning and management services to individual clients on all aspects of pensions, tax-efficient investment, protection and estate planning.

We also work closely with many SME businesses, providing professional advice and planning on all aspects of business protection, tax planning and pension administration and management.

Whether you’ve succeeded in building up your own business or creating a substantial portfolio of private wealth or even if you’re just starting out, we have the expertise and technology it takes to guide you through every aspect of your financial life.

If you’re buying a first property, planning for school or university fees, building up your pension or in need of legacy planning to ensure your hard-earned assets pass smoothly to the next generation, we can help guide you to the best outcome for your needs.

Pension Advice

Whether you’re already saving hard for retirement, wondering how to withdraw your pension assets, carefully managing a mature pension portfolio or still waiting to get started, our pension advice aims to ensure that you can retire in the style you deserve.

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Insurance Advice

None of us can hope to achieve our financial ambitions – however modest they might be – without addressing the financial risks in our lives.

To most of us, losing our income through death or ill health is the single biggest risk to our financial ambitions. That’s why every review we conduct includes advice of how best to combat such risks.

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Investment Advice

Whatever your financial ambitions, we can help you frame the best investment strategy for your needs and to access a huge variety of funds and specialist investments.

Because we monitor the performance, charges and tax efficiency of all your investments, we can make a real difference to your wealth over time.

Tax Advice

Don’t let unnecessary tax take a bite from your assets.

We’re experts in all forms of tax-efficient investment – whether it’s making the most of your household’s ISA allowance, helping higher earners to recapture lost tax or planning the most efficient way to pass on your assets to the next generation.

Common Questions About Financial Advice...

Do I need Financial Advice?
Whether you would benefit from financial advice will depend on your circumstances, although generally speaking those who take financial advice and set clear goals end up wealthier than those who don’t take any advice at all.

For instance…
- Joint research from Royal London and the International Longevity Centre reveals individuals who take advice on their investments can end up almost 40% better off in terms of liquid assets compared to those who receive no advice.
- The same study puts the value of advice in terms of real financial assets and pension wealth at £41,099 in additional wealth per person
- According to Unbiased, on a cost/benefit analysis the benefit of advice on pension contributions outweighed the cost by almost 6,000%.
- The Investment Funds Institute of Canada has found that the value of advice is compounded over time, with advised households having a net worth 2.73 times greater than non-advised households after 15 years.
- 93% of financial advice given in 2015 was suitable for clients according to the FCA, which says “the role of the financial adviser is today more important than ever“.
- Research from FTSE 100 financial services firm Quilter (formerly Old Mutual) has found individuals who received pensions advice and set clear retirement goals were projected to enjoy a retirement income more than 50% greater than those who received no advice at all.
Where can I find a Financial Adviser?
There are plenty of online resources to help you find a financial adviser, but wherever you go and whichever adviser you choose, it’s essential you check your chosen adviser’s position on the FCA register.

This ensures you’re dealing with a regulated, registered firm which is employing the appropriate professionals to manage your money.

Drewberry’s entry on the FCA register can be found here.
How much does Financial Advice cost?
The cost of financial advice will vary depending on the type of advice you’re looking for and your individual needs and circumstance.

At the more complicated end of the scale you have processes such as a final salary pension transfers; these naturally cost more than the relatively simple process of setting up a new pension because of the complex work involved.

The fees we charge for financial advice at Drewberry are tailored to your needs precisely, so you know you’re not paying a generic fee and potentially handing over cash for services you might not use.

To find out more about the cost of financial advice, book a demo with us today.

Need Financial Advice in Brighton?

If you are local to Brighton and wondering whether financial planning or pension and investment advice is worth it for you, why not contact our Brighton Office on 01273646484 to find out how we can help you. You can talk to one of our advisers free of charge and with no strings attached.

Our Brighton Office

Telecom House
125-135 Preston Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 6AF

Drewberry is a regulated financial adviser that helps its clients through every aspect of their financial lives. Find out how we can help you today.

Your Financial Plan: Build A Better Future

A good financial plan can help you make the right decisions when it comes to your finances. Make the right decisions today to build a more prosperous future.

Good financial planning with clear goals can increase your retirement income by as much as 53%. Old Mutual Redefining Retirement Survey

Why Speak to Us…

We started Drewberry because we were tired of being treated like a number and not getting the service we all deserve when it comes to things as important as planning our finances. Below are just a few reasons why it makes sense to let us help.

See your financial future
We use sophisticated financial modelling technology to visually show you your financial future. A living financial plan where you can clearly see what you can achieve depending on the decisions you make – read more
Achieve the retirement you deserve
Can afford that dream round-the-world trip? Can you help your children onto the property ladder? We’ll model your goals and build your financial plan to help you achieve them.
Our expertise saves you time and provides peace of mind
Organising your pensions, investing your assets, managing risk and making the most of your tax allowances is all taken care of as part of your financial plan.
We’ve got bargaining power on our side
This allows us to negotiate better rates for you than dealing with providers yourself.
You’ll speak to a dedicated expert from start to finish
You will speak to a named expert with a direct telephone and email. No more automated machines and no more being sent from pillar to post – you’ll have someone to speak to who knows you.
Benefit from our 5-star service
We pride ourselves on providing a 5-star service, as can be seen from our 2386 and growing independent client reviews rating us at 4.92 / 5.
Gain the protection of regulated advice
You are protected. Where we provide a regulated advice service we are responsible for the decisions we help you make. Doing it yourself or going direct to a provider won’t provide this protection, so you won’t benefit from these securities.

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Who Are Drewberry?

Our purpose is simple: Improve your financial wellbeing. We use technology to bring your financial future to life and provide a visual plan of where you are today, where you want to go and what's necessary to achieve this.