We can advise you on
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Business
- Commercial mortgages
- Corporate pension
- Employee benefits
- Group critical illness
- Group income protection
- Group life insurance
- Group pensions
- Group private medical insurance
- Group protection
- Group risk
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Financial planning
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Investments
- Ethical investments
- Investing for income
- Investment trusts
- ISAs
- OEICs
- Offshore investments
- Socially responsible investments
- Unit trusts
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Pensions & retirement
- Annuity purchase
- Auto enrolment
- Pension consolidation
- Pension drawdown
- Pensions & divorce
- Pensions & retirement planning
- Pensions review
- Pensions transfer
- Sipps
- Stakeholder
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Insurance & protection
- Accident & sickness
- Critical illness
- Healthcare
- Income protection insurance
- Life insurance
- Payment protection insurance
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Savings
- Lump sum
- National savings
- Regular savings
- Savings for children
- School fees planning
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Tax & trust planning
- Capital gains tax
- Estate planning
- Income tax
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Long term care
Meet our advisers
Ginny Kooner DipPFS Ba(Hons)
Independent Financial Advisor
Qualifications & Accreditations
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J01 - Personal Tax (CII)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: the basic structure of the tax system and self-assessment; the main taxes on income and capital that may be charged on individuals, the self-assessment system and how tax liabilities are computed; impact of residence and domicile on an individuals liability to UK tax.
J02 - Trusts (CII)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: legal principles associated with the creation and management of a trust; main types of trusts that are common in the UK; taxation considerations relevant to trusts.
J03 - The Tax and Legal Aspects of Business (CII)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: the main legal forms of business and how they are set up and managed; the consequences of bankruptcy or insolvency; business accounts and financial controls; the taxation of each type of business entity, its owners and employees; the main legal responsibilities businesses have to employees, suppliers and customers.
Dip PFS - Personal Finance Society Diploma (PFS)
To achieve DipPFS individuals must achieve 140 credits. At least 80 credits must be at Diploma or AFPC level.
J04 - Pension Funding Options (CII)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: main tax and legal frameworks that govern the accumulation phase of building up retirement benefits under registered pension schemes; features of defined contribution and defined benefit pensions; choices faced by early leavers and use of transfer value analysis; State retirement benefits available, including the risks and suitability of contracting out of the State Second Pension.
J06 - Investment Principles, Markets and Environment (CII)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: how the economic environment and individual company performance affects investment performance and investment decision making; how risk is measured and managed; the main principles governing how to construct an investment portfolio; the range of investment management services, how their performance is evaluated and their regulatory environment.
J08 - Financial Planning Practice (CII)
This qualification helps advisers develop and demonstrate their financial planning capabilities.
About us
We are a chartered IFA firm and are passionate about providing Independent Financial Advice. We have over 40 years of practical experience and appropriate qualifications to help us achieve the best results for you. We help you develop a strategy to achieve your goals rather than sell products. We offer a free "no obligation" initial discovery meeting, when we explain how we work, how much it will cost and how we can help you achieve your goals. We are directly authorised by the FCA and you are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Our services
We help you to take control of your financial situation, by listening to your objectives and tailoring a plan to suit your aims, this can be part of an ongoing relationship, or as a one off exercise, according to your needs.
Compliance
Company Name: Alpha Independent Financial Solutions Ltd
FSA Registration Number: 653046
Telephone Number: 01332 416585
Your enquiry has been referred to Ginny Kooner, an Independent Financial Advisor at Alpha Independent Financial Solutions, who has many years of experience in providing specialist financial advice.
Alpha Independent Financial Solutions is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority to offer advice on this type of business and will provide you with an initial free telephone consultation to discuss your requirements.
