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18th September 2017

Backhouse Independent Financial Services Limited

Independent Financial Adviser Oakmount House, 9 Carrside, Nelson, Nelson, Nelson, BB9 6RX

Est 1973. Plain speaking, solution seeking. First meeting at our own cost. .

We can advise you on

Investments
- Ethical investments
- Investing for income
- Investment trusts
- ISAs
- OEICs
- Socially responsible investments
- Unit trusts
Insurance & protection
- Critical illness
- Healthcare
- Income protection insurance
- Life insurance
Business
- Corporate pension
- Employee benefits
- Group critical illness
- Group income protection
- Group life insurance
- Group pensions
- Group private medical insurance
- Group protection
- Group risk
Pensions & retirement
- Annuity purchase
- Auto enrolment
- Pension consolidation
- Pension drawdown
- Pensions & divorce
- Pensions & retirement planning
- Pensions review
- Pensions transfer
- Sipps
- Stakeholder
Savings
- Lump sum
- National savings
- Regular savings
- Savings for children
- School fees planning
Financial planning
- Wealth management
Long term care
- Long term care

Meet our advisers

Martin Edwards

Director, Independent Financial Adviser

Qualifications & Accreditations Hide qualifications

G60 - Pensions (CII)

This examination enhanced general pension knowledge, particularly in pension transfers and opt-out business.

K10 - Retirement Options (CII)

This examination assessed knowledge and understanding of income generating options and applying the knowledge to retirement planning situations.

AFPC - Advanced Financial Planning Certificate (CII)

In order to have completed this qualification, individuals were required to obtain three units. These could have been selected from any combination of the available units at that time but must have included the compulsory G10 unit - Taxation and Trusts.

ER1 - Equity Release (CII)

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the different types of equity release products, risks to the consumer associated with equity release and application of suitable equity release solutions according to the circumstances of different 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.

G10 - Taxation and Trusts (CII)

This examination assessed 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.

SV1 - Saving and Investment (CII)

This examination assessed the knowledge and understanding of economic factors that affect risk from different investments, product features and regulatory framework of retail investments, taxation liabilities and portfolio planning.

R08 - Pensions Update Programme

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of recent pension reforms and how the changes impact at-retirement advice.

Graham Tracey BA ACII FPFS

Chartered Financial Planner

Qualifications & Accreditations Hide qualifications

CF8 - Certificate in Long-Term Care Insurance (CII)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, long term care insurance products and the giving of long term care insurance advice.

G60 - Pensions (CII)

This examination enhanced general pension knowledge, particularly in pension transfers and opt-out business.

K10 - Retirement Options (CII)

This examination assessed knowledge and understanding of income generating options and applying the knowledge to retirement planning situations.

K20 - Pensions Investment Options (CII)

This examination assessed knowledge and understanding of the range of investments available for planning of pensions and to be able to apply the construction of a pension portfolio management for a client.

ER1 - Equity Release (CII)

FPFS - Fellow, Personal Finance Society (PFS)

To achieve the Fellowship grade, individuals would be required to have 10 AFPC (Diploma) units or equivalent. This shows a commitment to continuous professional development.

ACII - Associateship Examination (CII)

Associate members are those who have gone on to secure more advanced qualifications by completing the Advanced Diploma in Insurance or its predecessor the Associateship. This shows a commitment to continuous professional development.

CF9 - Pensions Simplification (CII)

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.

G10 - Taxation and Trusts (CII)

IMC - Investment Management Certificate (CFA)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of portfolio investment management. If passed before September 2010 QCF 3 after then QCF 4

Accreditations

Where to find us

About us

Backhouse has a nice story to tell - a family owned business going back decades - which clients like and trust. Our advisers combine technical knowledge with personal skills - there is nothing more rewarding than when clients become friends. We hold specialist qualifications in several areas: care fees planning (at present we have the only Society of Later Life Advisers accredited adviser in East Lancs), pension options (including the new freedoms), and investment management. Regular contact with our clients is crucial to us.

Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Our services

We aim beyond the traditional role of an IFA - "you need a pension, you need an ISA" and then telling the client each year how it has performed. Our mission is to help people live the lives they aspire to. Do you want to help your children go to university? What age would you like to retire at? What are your dreams for your retirement? Using cashflow modelling, we can assess the likelihood of goals being met, and what action may make them achievable. In summary, we work with clients on an ongoing sustainable financial plan for life.

We can advise you on

Investments
- Ethical investments
- Investing for income
- Investment trusts
- ISAs
- OEICs
- Socially responsible investments
- Unit trusts
Insurance & protection
- Critical illness
- Healthcare
- Income protection insurance
- Life insurance
Business
- Corporate pension
- Employee benefits
- Group critical illness
- Group income protection
- Group life insurance
- Group pensions
- Group private medical insurance
- Group protection
- Group risk
Pensions & retirement
- Annuity purchase
- Auto enrolment
- Pension consolidation
- Pension drawdown
- Pensions & divorce
- Pensions & retirement planning
- Pensions review
- Pensions transfer
- Sipps
- Stakeholder
Savings
- Lump sum
- National savings
- Regular savings
- Savings for children
- School fees planning
Financial planning
- Wealth management
Long term care
- Long term care

Advice methods

Telephone
Face to face

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Minimum wealth (income/assets)

£50,000

Minimum pension value

£50,000

Minimum mortgage value

£0

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