We can advise you on
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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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Insurance & protection
- Accident & sickness
- Critical illness
- Income protection insurance
- Life insurance
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Business
- Corporate pension
- Employee benefits
- Group critical illness
- Group income protection
- Group life insurance
- Group pensions
- Group protection
- Group risk
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Pensions & retirement
- Annuity purchase
- Auto enrolment
- Pension consolidation
- Pension drawdown
- Pensions & retirement planning
- Pensions review
- Pensions transfer
- Sipps
- Stakeholder
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Savings
- Lump sum
- National savings
- Regular savings
- Savings for children
- School fees planning
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Tax & trust planning
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Financial planning
Meet our advisers
David Michael Bunyan DipPFS, CeMAP
I F A / Managing Director
Qualifications & Accreditations
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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.
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.
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.
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.
J05 - Pension Income Options (CII)
At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: process of decumulating pension funds and the main issues for clients and advisers; main choices facing members of pensions schemes during decumulation; features, risks and tax treatment of the secured pension option; features, risks and tax treatment of the unsecured pension option; features, risks and tax treatment of phased retirement; features, risks and tax treatment of the alternatively secured pension option.
CeMAP - Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (LIBF)
This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, mortgage products, repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.
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.
What our clients say
Now that my pension plan is operational I wanted to thank you for all your efforts over the past years to reach this position. Over this period the effects of pension reforms brought both flexibility and changes to our original course. Although this meant a wider choice of options there was a chance of possible confusion for myself.
That you were able to patiently explain all the available possibilities thoroughly and in clear terms for the layman, was most appreciated. You always explored all of the market schemes and only advised the direction to take when I was of the same mind.
After being resigned to the prospect of meagre income after many years of work, at least I feel the chosen plan gives some prospect of my finances enabling living reasonably rather than just surviving.
Many thanks for your excellent service and advice, I would gladly recommend your company.
Mr Wilson, Hyde, Cheshire
I had my first meeting with David Bunyan of DMFS when I was looking for a new IFA, 8 years ago. David Bunyan had been recommended to me at that time.
Having already had investments from advice reviewed from a previous IFA, David still carried out a full appraisal of all my finances and views on risks and future investments. He did not see the need to make wholesale changes. Subsequently, I was impressed by his recommended options for further investment. I am extremely pleased to report that this has resulted in the investments, in a varied portfolio, increasing substantially over time, far more than I was expecting. He has always qualified his advice with the caution that certain types of investment are for the long term. As a retired accountant, I would recommend DMFS on the basis of his continued education in IFA and his ability to use that knowledge to continue to give advice appropriate for each clients personal financial requirements.
Mr Gubbins, Manchester
I have known David Bunyan for over 9 years during which time he has acted as my IFA dealing with my Pension Investments in Standard Life and other investments in Bonds and ISAs. He has also provided me with services regarding me and my wife's Wills and other general financial and investment advice following my retirement in 2007. I am a qualified accountant having worked in both the Public and Private Sector until my retirement in 2007 when I turned to David to provide me with specialist Independent Financial advice.
Over that time David has provided me with sound and well informed financial advice which has resulted in continuing improvements in my pension and other income. His integrity is first class and he has undertaken continued professional education in his field to improve his service to his clients including myself.
I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to anyone and I will continue to use his services in this respect in the future.
Mr Thompson, Stafford
D.M.F.S.Ltd are my personal financial advisors. I have always been more than satisfied with the service and advice I have received.
At the beginning a thorough assessment of my assets, financial requirements and future planning was made plus a complete assessment of my personal views to finances. D.M.F.S then calculated the value of the investment and gave me appropriate choices for investment.
The value of the investment has risen higher than expected and I am more than satisfied with the outcome.
I would recommend this company, not just because there has been an increase but also because I feel confident in their ability to give sound advice whilst looking after my best interests.
Mrs Grainger, Stafford
About us
Our long standing relationship with clients has been built on strong foundations due to our commitment in providing honest and professional advice.
We have a manageable client base because we want to continue to deliver on the high level of service we have agreed on.
Our clients tell us that they feel very comfortable knowing that their money is in safe hands. Our regular contact with them helps us build on this trust and confidence. Our propositon aims to manage our clients wealth in line with agreed risk profiles.
Our clients also tell us that there are no surprises because they understand what they have purchased, how they work and how much risk they are taking,the charges and time frames we are working to.
We are based in Godley, Tameside which is in easy reach of the motorway network. This means we can reach clients further afield. For example we have a client base in Stafford that we have built up through recommendations over the past 15 years.
David Bunyan DipPFS CeMAP is our Independent Financial Advisor and Managing Director. He will provide you with the advice personally and will also deliver any ongoing services that we agree with you.
Our services
We specialise in retirement options advice including Lifetime Annuity & Flexi Access Drawdown options and have an excellent track record for delivering on agreed inital and ongoing advice processes.
We have a number of corporate clients and have a lot of experience in setting up Group Pension and employee benefit schemes.
We have been investing client money for 30 years with great success.
We also have a lot of experience in setting up appropriate Trusts to help mitigate inheritance tax and to ensure your beneficiaries get your money, rather than it going to the Tax Man.
Compliance
As independent financial advisers, we are able to recommend products and services from across the market and are not tied to any particular provider.
We operate an explicit charging structure. We will provide you with a Service and Payment Agreement before we commence work. This will set out the initial advice fee that we have agreed with you and what that fee includes.
If an ongoing service is agreed with you, then an ongoing fee will also be charged.
Fees will typically be charged as a fixed fee, an hourly rate, a percentage of funds invested or a combination of one or more of these. Fees may either be paid directly by you or deducted from any plans that we arrange on your behalf. We may receive commission payments for arranging some non-investment related financial products.
The guidance and or advice contained within this website is subject to UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK.
Personal data: Personal information that you submit to us through this website will only be used for the purposes we solicited it. We will never pass it on to any third party without your consent, unless legally required to do so.
