How we are paid

During the initial, no-obligation meeting, Research will assess your requirements, and you will be given clear information about the type of advice and level of service provided by the adviser and how much it will cost.

ABOUT US

Clear information

You will be given details on how the firm is regulated by the FCA, the range of products we are authorised to advise on and any information we are required to give you.

The details outline the type of products the firm offers advice on, for example, savings and investments, pensions and protection.

There will always be a cost for your adviser’s service as, like any other business arrangement, you are benefiting from their expertise. Clients pay for advice in three main ways:

Fees/Adviser Charges

Since 31st December 2012, it has been a regulatory requirement that the cost of all investment and pension advice be based on a fee rather than commission. Please click on the links for more details.

We are not tied to any high-street bank or building society and can therefore offer truly independent advice.

Commission

We will always tell you about any commission we earn, and the cost of this commission paid out by the provider will normally be factored into the price of your product. These commissions vary with different products and providers but will be documented on the key facts illustration (KFI) you receive from the adviser.

Whether we take our remuneration by way of commission or fees/adviser charges will be a matter of discussion and agreement, and no charges for fees will be made without prior notification in writing.

Our Services

Managing your accumulated wealth and ensuring the financial security of yourself and your loved ones eases the stresses of day-to-day living and allows a level of comfort which may otherwise be difficult to achieve.
Investments

Typically, many of our clients may want to invest money on a regular basis to build up a capital sum for the future.

Protection

Wealth and personal protection is an essential must-have to secure the future for both you and your family if an unexpected life event happens.

Retirement Planning

Providing you with the standard of living you wish after you stop work.

Sustainable Investing

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies have proven that they can be market-beating.