Making your money work harder for you!

I help clients who are typically aged 50+ and approaching retirement. Clients likely have multiple pensions, which they are looking to simplify and focus to make sure they have enough income to meet their plans in retirement.

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TESTIMONIALS

Some of my happy clients

There are countless reasons clients decided to work with me but it’s important to note why they’ve decided to stay.
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What were the circumstances that caused you to look for a financial adviser?
We wanted to make the most of our savings and check our pensions were invested in the best place.
How did Gavin help you?
He was friendly and helpful offering tailor made advice. He took the time to understand what was important to us and gave us the confidence to proceed.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?
Our investments have performed well despite the current difficult conditions.
What could they have done better?
The pandemic meant we were unable to meet Gavin for a face to face review which we would have preferred but clearly this was not his fault.

Neath Port Talbot | August 2020 | 4.7 out of 5

WHO I WORK WITH

...and how to get started

£50,000+

My clients typically have upwards of £50,000 in savings and and investments and are looking to make the most of these funds.

They usually start out a little/lot worried about where their money is currently and where it's going, and are also concerned that my services will be too expensive.

FANTASTIC ADVICE

My clients however quickly realise that I provide great value and fantastic advice, explained in plain English that they can understand.

My valued clients typically stay with me for the long term as we plan and adjust their futures together over many years.

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Can't make it in person?

I have an easy-to-use secure & encrypted video chat so as long as you have a webcam, laptop, iPad, tablet, or smart phone we can have a face-to-face chat.

So there's no reason I can't deliver my usual top class service wherever you are in the country. You might even find it more convenient!

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ABOUT

Gavin is based in South Gloucestershire and covers predominately the Gloucestershire and Worcestershire areas.

Gavin is the Director and Principal of GW Pension Advisor Ltd.

He has 20 years experience working in financial services and has a wide knowledge of retirement and investment planning with a real focus on helping his clients feel more confident in the complex products they may already hold.

Gavin puts the clients needs and objectives at the heart of what he does with a passion for excellent customer service and going the extra mile for his clients.

Outside of work, Gavin enjoys spending time with his family and helping in his local community.

He also enjoys playing golf, football and cricket as well as keeping up to date with the latest current affairs.

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AVAILABILITY

I have no set hours... I'm more than happy to work around you!

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