Flying Colours Advice Limited Reviews 134

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4.8

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Simon Stygall for the time he gave us as we decided on the best use of our Guardian's funds. We looked at products, funds but also risk. Email responses were always prompt. Simon found in... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Flying Colours has done well by us. We wanted to invest in ethical funds, and as a dual US citizen I am limited in the investments open to me. Flying Colours advisors listened to what we wanted, told... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service I receive from Flying Colours is very good. They keep you informed on current world events that may affect the economic climate and provide key points on the financial market. The email... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am getting on a bit now and have never had much of a grasp of economics However, I am well provided for, and am extremely comfortable with advice about, and care of my finances with Flying Colour... See more

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  1. Financial Planner
  2. Financial advisor
  3. Investment service
  4. Non-bank financial service

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Flying Colours – for a brighter financial future. We are an independent, UK-wide financial advice firm. Our passion is helping you to achieve your financial goals. We especially enjoy helping those who are: • Planning for retirement – whether it’s 20 years away or starting tomorrow, we can help you to achieve the retirement you want. • In retirement – now that you’re reaping the rewards of all those years of working, we can assist you in managing your finances so that you can make the most of your retirement. • In later life – we can provide guidance to ensure that your finances will provide the care you need, whilst passing on a legacy to those you care about most. • Business owners – whether you’re looking to protect your business from the loss of a key person, or simply looking at ways to maximise your income, we can help. • Investors – we can advise you on the best ways to grow and protect your wealth tax-efficiently. • Seeking effective protection – we can arrange life, health and medical insurance to ensure that your loved ones are protected, should the worst happen to you. Our expert independent financial advisers can help you: • Grow your wealth • Manage your finances tax-efficiently • Protect yourself and your family from financial shocks • Plan your retirement • Prepare for your financial needs in later life • Pass on your wealth Book a free, no-obligation consultation at: www.fcadvice.co.uk


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4.8

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

134 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Financial Life Savers

Without the expert advice I have received my pension plan would not be in the healthy shape it is today. Financial life savers!

3 April 2024
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Thank you for leaving this glowing review - we haven't been called "financial life savers" before, but we like it!

Best wishes, from the Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Essentially Financial

Les Conway in London has always been very helpful - practical advice.

1 December 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Many thanks for sharing your 5-star feedback on Les.

With best wishes from, the Flying Colours team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Effective risk management in later life

At my time of life I need stability and lower risk in my financial affairs. FC personal profiling ensures that my accounts are managed within this profile. Communication and any personal requests are handled promptly and effectively. I remain confident in their ability to continue this way on my behalf.

31 March 2024
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear Peter,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding Les Conway. It's great to hear that we're providing the right levels of stability and risk management for your circumstances.

With best wishes from, The Flying Colours team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional, reliable service

We have been investing with Flying Colours for several years and have found they have always offered a friendly, professional service. Our Adviser has always been available to answer any queries we might have regarding our investments.

31 January 2024
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear David,
Thank you very much for giving us feedback on the service you've received from Flying Colours. It's great to hear that you've enjoyed our friendly, responsive and professional service over the years!
With best wishes from, The Team at Flying Colours

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been working with Les for about… 20 years

I have been working with Les for about 20 years. Together we developed a plan to transition from full time employment, into running a lifestyle business and ultimately to retirement.
The plan has been adapted as we have gone along to reflect changing circumstances and goals, and is now in first phase implementation.
I highly recommend the process and Les as a guide to to walk you through it. He has always been personable, knowledgeable, and thoroughly trustworthy.

27 March 2024
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear Simon,
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on Les and Flying Colours.
We're delighted to hear how we've helped you on your journey to retirement.
Best wishes from, The Flying Colours Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Sound clear and accurate advice always…

Sound clear and accurate advice always given
Advice in laymans terms so easy to understand
never rushed or hurried
No hesitation in my recommendation

6 February 2024
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Thank you for your kind words about Les.

Best wishes from, The Flying Colours Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible Customer Service

Was meant to receive an annual financial review - and after 4 years, got my first one. The advisor did discuss a number of details - and noted down I had changed my address - and indeed sent me the result of the review, to my new address. However the review, he wanted me to sign contained a lot of information we had not discussed, and so I was unhappy signing it.

The next year, a new advisor want to conduct a review, which was progress, however, he seemed oblivious to the fact that I needed to work, and could only manage certain dates and time - and when ever I suggested a date or time, he was out of the office.

After they doubled their fees, I decided enough was enough, and so informed them I was moving my account elsewhere.

Unfortunately, because they had failed to updated the investment platform with my new details, I could not move my money. Flying Colours say they could no longer update my details - the platform insisted they were the only ones who could.

After a bit of persuading I did manage to get the platform to amend my details - no help from Flying Colours, so eventually, after I spent a lot of my working day sorting out admin they should have sorted I am all good.

2 February 2024
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear Simon,

We are very sorry to read your review. We do our very best to work around client availability and keep our fees at a competitive level, but sadly, on occasion, our efforts fall short of expectations.

We sincerely hope that your financial plan stays on track with whoever you choose to work with in future.

From, The Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Highly Recommend this company

We approached flying colours after a very negative experience with another company. Natalie Donnell was very thorough and took the time to explain the various options available to us and made sure we completely understood the whole process,i cannot recommend Natalie highly enough .

30 March 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear Anita,

Thank you very much for your glowing review and kind words about Natalie. We're delighted that we've been able to help after your poor experience with another financial advice firm.

Best wishes from, The Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great financial advice from Natalie

Natalie is a great Financial Advisor. I went to Flying Colours for pension advice, and Natalie contacted me. She was extremely approachable and helpful, spending the time to get to know me and my family's circumstances and was extremely supportive. She took the time to explain quite complicated matters (to me, anyway) in very simple terms, ensuring I fully understood my options to make informed decisions. I really appreciated Natalie's calm and caring style and was very happy with the advice she gave me. I was also very happy with Simon Harvey, who worked with Natalie and followed up with the pension companies to ensure all was on track.

3 November 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Thanks so much for your kind words about Natalie and Simon. Managing your finances can be complicated, so we work hard to ensure that you fully understand all of your options so you can make informed decisions.

Thanks again!

With best wishes from The Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Early retirement planning…

I have received retirement planning advice enabling me to achieve early retirement by the end of this year. George has been supportive and has provided clear explanations and highlighted options and potential risks throughout. Just at the beginning of my journey with Flying Colours but so far so great.

7 November 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Thank you very much for sharing your feedback on George and Flying Colours. We hope your journey with us continues to be just as great!

Best wishes, The Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional and informative…

Very professional and informative advice relating to my retirement options. I found Craig to be very knowledgeable and approachable and he gave me sound advise which I acted on.
The whole process was well handled, and Craig was never more than a phone, or VC metting away. I would highly recommend his services

1 June 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Thank you for your lovely feedback about Craig Ridge.

Best wishes, The Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Flying Colours

Flying Colours has given me confidence to face the future alone because my Financial Adviser, Arthur Childs, who has looked after my affairs for many years, trusts the company.

20 July 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Thank you for sharing your feedback and your kind words about Arthur and Flying Colours.

Kind regards, The Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Honest, well though-out guidance

Honest, well thought out guidance, based on our needs.
Left feeling that we were in very safe hands, and that our future financial requirements were now in a far better place.

1 June 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Thank you very much for your feedback. It's great to know that you feel you're in safe hands with Flying Colours.

Best wishes from, The Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly and helpful advice

I had been avoiding doing anything with my pensions for years, but I am so glad i contacted Flying Colours. Natalie has been great, she explainwd everything to me in a way I could understand and produced a really comprehensive report that showed options and outcomes, and reorganised my pensions for me.

1 August 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear Andrea,

Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're delighted that Natalie has been able to help you tackle those pensions!

Best wishes from, the Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pension and financial advice

Really helpful advice and comprehensive report from Arthur on all matters financial. We sought advice from Arthur as I neared retirement and was looking for the best way to manage a number of defined contribution pension pots. With Arthur’s help - these pots have now been consolidated onto a single platform which is easier to manage. Arthur also provided helpful advice on tax efficient saving ideas.

10 April 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear Keith,

Thank you for sharing your experience of planning for your retirement with the help of Arthur Childs. We hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement!

Best wishes from, the Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and understanding of my financial situation

Great service. I've been with them for several years. Last week I needed a rapid tax free lump sum (divorce involved and money needed for new house), explained situation and legal status and within 4 days money was in my bank account.
I appreciate their understanding of the need for rapid processing. Other places don't and you can wait around for ages.
George is very professional, and I've been in financial services for years and have a deep mistrust of IFAs but George is one of the best I've dealt with.

26 September 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Thank you for sharing your views on Flying Colours and George Tuck. It's great to see how pleased you are with our service, particularly for this important and time-sensitive transaction.

Thanks again, from the Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Patient and professional expertise

I have used my current adviser for many years and more recently been linked with Flying Colours. I find them efficient and trustworthy with regular and helpful financial updates - both written and video

6 September 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear Ian,

Thank you for providing feedback on Flying Colours. We're delighted to hear that you find our regular updates helpful.

With best wishes from the Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arthur Childs is friendly, approachable and knowledgeable

I know Arthur Childs through the church I attend. He is friendly, approachable and reliable.
I needed advice on the transfer of a pension fund to a safer fund.

3 October 2022
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear Lorimer,

Thank you for sharing your feedback on Arthur and Flying Colours.

Best wishes, The Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have regular updates and advice and…

I have regular updates and advice and have the best advisor who I have known for nearly 40 years. I feel very confident in his integrity and am sure he is doing the best for me with regard to investments

30 September 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Thank you for your positive feedback - it's great to hear that you've received such great service for so many years!

Best wishes from the Flying Colours Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressive experience

I have been extremely impressed and happy with the service I’ve got from Flying Colours and in particular my advisor Andrew.
Andrew’s patience and ability to explain things in clear everyday language while giving me the reassurance about every step I was taking means my pensions have been sorted and I’m now in the position to make informed decisions about my future. All throughout he’s been transparent and open with me. I’d highly recommend him.

28 September 2023
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Reply from Flying Colours Advice Limited

Dear Sarah,

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts about Flying Colours and Andrew Smith in particular. We really appreciate your kind words.

Best wishes from the Flying Colours Team

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