Our Philosophy

To improve your financial knowledge by explaining even complex issues in plain English.

This echoes our client feedback which is that they want good quality advice clearly presented. We are passionate about education as a means to empower our clients. Therefore our aim is to educate our clients so they are free to understand their own affairs and get a clear picture of where they are now, to feel in control of their finances and have peace of mind. We often see inexperienced investors grow in confidence from the time they start with us.

We constantly innovate.

We have seen a constant change from the regulators and software providers over the years both from within the UK and overseas. Our processes need to be robust and repeatable and you don’t achieve that changing things every five minutes. Technology is at the very centre of what we do and therefore our team have their specialisms in maintaining our processes meet the demands of our clients to give consistently outstanding service.

To deliver your financial goals.

Through Your DEEP Financial Journey, we will take you through each stage of our processes

Discovery
Exploration
Evolution
Progress

The results will be a clear and concise roadmap to achieving and maintaining your goals.

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Discovery

We discover all relevant personal and financial details about you this allows us to accurately assess your overall financial situation. We identify your goals and objectives to formalise an overall strategy. If this involves investing, central to the strategy will be your ‘risk profile’ as it is your attitude to risk that will principally determine the investments we recommend to you.

Evolution

Our recommended plan is discussed with you in detail, confirming your needs and objectives highlighting any shortfalls and remedies. We then upon your agreement implement all documentation and explain the process and timescales of our recommendations.

Exploration

We analyse your current financial position which often includes research and analysis on existing investments and pensions, we do this by asking for authority from you to speak with your current providers allowing us to assess current risk, costs and charges verses performance and flexibility to match your needs, from this we create an action plan.

Progress

Throughout life your circumstances and needs will change, any investment portfolio you put in place today needs to be continually reviewed to ensure it remains suitable for achieving your financial goals at Darwin we will agree with a regular service review with you. We tailor this ongoing review process around your preferences, some clients prefer a face to face annual or six-monthly review, others prefer a quick round up on the phone. We are also here for you at any time when you need us.

Discovery

We discover all relevant personal and financial details about you this allows us to accurately assess your overall financial situation. We identify your goals and objectives to formalise an overall strategy. If this involves investing, central to the strategy will be your ‘risk profile’ as it is your attitude to risk that will principally determine the investments we recommend to you.

Evolution

Our recommended plan is discussed with you in detail, confirming your needs and objectives highlighting any shortfalls and remedies. We then upon your agreement implement all documentation and explain the process and timescales of our recommendations.

Exploration

We analyse your current financial position which often includes research and analysis on existing investments and pensions, we do this by asking for authority from you to speak with your current providers allowing us to assess current risk, costs and charges verses performance and flexibility to match your needs, from this we create an action plan.

Progress

Your circumstances and needs will change over time, so your investment portfolio must be regularly reviewed to stay aligned with your financial goals. At Darwin, we agree on a review schedule with you, tailored to your preferences, whether that’s face-to-face annually or every six months, a quick phone update, or reaching out whenever you need us.

To provide personal advice tailored to you and your goals.

Trust has to be earned so we need to demonstrate how we act with integrity and honesty for the good of the client. This is built over time and the initial free consultation, as well as reading our client testimonials, will give you a flavour for how we behave.

To be effective we truly need to understand two main areas about you, something we call the” hard facts” your name, address, what income you have, your savings and investments as an example. The more facts we have the better position we are in to analyse to look after your financial needs. Then there are the “soft facts” – what are you trying to achieve? Through our personal conversation, we are privileged to learn what’s really important to you and your family: your priorities, concerns, short, medium and long-term goals. This area we call the “Darwin Advice Process” and create the foundation to our long and prosperous relationship and journey together.

To be technically excellent in all aspects of financial planning.

Our advisers are highly qualified not only do we meet and exceed the demands of the regulator, we also expect our advisers to be worldly wise. As family and business people ourselves we share the same frustrations desires and needs. Our clients’ needs are individual but many of the challenges you face our clients share as well, our combined experience and wisdom will ensure your priorities are continually met.

To provide long term support to you and your financial plan.

This is where you join our family we agree regular reviews to encourage assessments of where you are now and where you want to be.

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People Stay with Us for the Long Haul

Trusted for a Reason

We’re proud of the lasting relationships we’ve built over the years. Most new clients come to us through personal recommendations – a reflection of the trust we work hard to earn and keep.

What makes us different:

Experienced, qualified advisers who listen
No hidden costs, just clear, unbiased guidance
Long-term thinking, not short-term gains
Local roots in Shrewsbury, serving clients nationwide

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