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Qualifications

  • FP1 Financial services and their regulation
    Assesses an understanding of the financial services industry including regulation and legislation.
  • FP2 Protection, savings and investment
    Assesses an understanding of protection, savings and investment products.
  • FP3 Identifying and satisfying client needs
    Assesses an understanding of conducting a fact-find, assessing the client’s needs, and recommending specific (appropriate) financial products to meet those needs.
  • G10 (Taxation and Trusts)
    This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK tax system, the law and practice of trusts, but also an ability to advise individual clients on the tax treatment of their investments and the use of trusts to meet their current and foreseeable future needs.
  • G60 (Pensions)
    This examination enhances general pension knowledge, particularly in pension transfers and opt-out business.
  • CF9 Pensions simplification
    This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the Government’s simplified pension taxation regime which came into full effect on 6 April 2006 (A-Day). Eight tax regimes for pensions were reduced to one, radically affecting planning and transactions.
  • AF7 (Pensions Transfers)
    This examination develops the specialist knowledge and skills needed for advising on the transfer of safeguarded benefits.
  • AF3 (Pension Planning)
    This examination assesses the candidate to develop in-depth financial planning skills related to personal and corporate pensions.
  • Certificate in Pension Transfer Advice
    This Level 4 Certificate demonstrates the in-depth knowledge and practical skills needed by anyone seeking to advise on the transfer of safeguarded benefits.
  • J10 (Discretionary Investment Management)
    At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to analyse and apply financial information and portfolio management skills.
  • Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management
    This RQF level 4 Certificate develops the wealth strategy and portfolio management skills required for effective discretionary investment management. The qualification satisfies the FCA appropriate qualification requirements for this class of business.
  • AF5 (Financial Planning Process)
    This examination assesses the candidate to develop an understanding of the financial planning process when advising clients.
  • AF8 (Retirement Income Planning)
    This examination develops and demonstrates the advanced skills needed for advising on income planning to those in and approaching retirement
  • MAQ Certifcate in Mortgage Advice
    This qualification assessed the knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry together with types of mortgage products and repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.
  • Diploma in Financial Planning
    This Level 4 Diploma meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, demonstrating core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.
  • CISI Combating Financial Crime
    Developed in collaboration with QCo, this awards provides a global view of transnational crime. It illustrates practical defences, includes the Bribery Act (2010) and focuses on how laws, regulations and best practice continue to evolve across the entire spectrum of associated activities. It covers the background and nature of financial crime, money laundering, terrorist financing, and corruption, combating financial crime, bribery and the role of the private sector.
  • Award in Long-Term Care Insurance
    This Level 3 award develops the knowledge and understanding of long-term care cover, including legal, taxation and regulatory issues and the responsibilities of local authorities.

Accreditations

  • What does "Chartered Financial Planner" mean?

    Adrian’s Chartered status is awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and is considered the “gold standard” financial planning accreditation.

    Chartered status is a symbol of Adrian’s technical competence and signifies a public commitment to upholding professional standards and adhering to a professional Code of Ethics.

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Financial Planner

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Chartered Financial Planner

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Chartered Accountant

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Member of the East Midlands Chamber

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Associate Firm of the Personal Finance Society

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Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)

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Chartered Fellow of the Securities and Investment Institute (CISI)

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Member of the Personal Finance Society

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    Adrian Mee

    Chartered Financial Planner and Director

    Meet Adrian

    Adrian is one of our founders and is also a Chartered Financial Planner. He began his career in 2001, initially focusing on pension policies, including self-administered pensions. Over the years, he has become a specialist in these areas, broadening his knowledge of tax planning products, and now specialises in Capital Gains Tax planning for investment portfolios.

    Adrian tends to work with people who are accountants, solicitors, and business owners – current and retired.

    In his spare time, Adrian enjoys walks with his golden retriever, watching Nottingham Forest, snowboarding, chess and running to keep fit.

    2 minutes with Adrian

    Meet the rest of our team

    Neil Wattam
    Financial Planner, Chartered Accountant and Director
    Ben Wattam
    Chartered Investment Manager and Director
    Tim Kirby
    Chartered Financial Planner and Director
    Loz Gee
    Operations Manager
    Daniel Partridge
    Chartered Financial Planner and Director
    Ben Toms
    Administrator
    Lucy Fawcett
    Trainee Investment Manager
    Becca Coleman
    Administrator