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Just Financial Group Ltd.

Independent Financial Adviser  Just Financial Group Ltd, City of Glasgow, G2 4HG
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Our Chartered Advisers provide clear, honest and bespoke Independent financial advice based on every client's individual needs and circumstances.
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Annuity purchase
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Auto enrolment
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Pension consolidation
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Pension drawdown
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Pensions & divorce
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Pensions & retirement planning
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Pensions review
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Pensions transfer
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SIPPs
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Stakeholder
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Buy my next home
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Wealth management
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Ethical investments
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ISA / Unit Trusts / OEICs
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Investing for income
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Investment trusts
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OEICs
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Offshore investments
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Socially responsible investments
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Traded endowment policies
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Unit trusts
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Lump sum
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National savings
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Regular savings
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Savings for children
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School fees planning
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Critical illness
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Income protection insurance
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Life insurance
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Capital gains tax
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Estate planning
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Income tax
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Taxation planning
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Corporate pension
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Employee benefits
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Group ISA
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Group Pension/Stakeholder
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Long term care
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Last authorised 24th January 2022
Meet our advisers
Mr Dhawal Chandan FPFS, MBA, BTech
Director / Chartered Financial Planner

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the application of the investment advice process.

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the various pension products, the pension tax regime and retirement needs.

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.

To achieve the Associateship grade, individuals would be required to have 6 AFPC (Diploma) units or equivalent. This shows a commitment to continuous professional development.

Having achieved the APFS designation, advisers can go onto to achieve this recognisable benchmark of quality and ethical practice for financial services professionals, elevating financial planning and advice in the public eye to the same standing as other Chartered professions. The holder must demonstrate a combination of experience, financial qualifications, ongoing educational activity (continuous professional development) and ethical behaviour.

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation, legislation and the Code of Ethics.

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.

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of an ability to analyse pension and retirement planning issues.

This examination assesses the candidate to develop an understanding of the financial planning process when giving advice to clients.

This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to investments and the management of investment portfolios.

This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal tax and trusts.

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.

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of financial protection plans.

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the risks involved.

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.

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.

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.

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK Financial services, regulation and ethics, investment principles and risk, personal taxation, pensions and retirement planning, financial protection and financial planning practice.

This qualification enables professional advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities, covers topics like: personal tax and trust, business financial, pension and investment planning.

At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to apply and evaluate the supervision principles and practices in a retail financial services business

Accreditations
Chartered financial planner - individual adviser accreditation
Mr Gary Watt FPFS, Certs CII (MP & ER), BSc (Hons)
Director / Chartered Financial Planner

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.

To achieve the Associateship grade, individuals would be required to have 6 AFPC (Diploma) units or equivalent. This shows a commitment to continuous professional development.

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.

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

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.

Accreditations
Chartered financial planner - individual adviser accreditation
Mr Al Karim Parpia *UHNW Clients Only
Director / Chartered Financial Planner

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the various pension products, the pension tax regime and retirement needs.

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.

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.

Having achieved the APFS designation, advisers can go onto to achieve this recognisable benchmark of quality and ethical practice for financial services professionals, elevating financial planning and advice in the public eye to the same standing as other Chartered professions. The holder must demonstrate a combination of experience, financial qualifications, ongoing educational activity (continuous professional development) and ethical behaviour.

This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal and corporate pensions.

At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: the supervisors role in a regulated organisation; recruitment, training, attaining competence, maintaining competence and supervising competence; management information and performance standards; Financial Services Authority rules and guidelines in respect of competence and supervision; the legal and regulatory aspects of employment and supervision.

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation, legislation and the Code of Ethics.

This examination assesses the candidate to develop an understanding of the financial planning process when giving advice to clients.

This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to investments and the management of investment portfolios.

This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal tax and trusts.

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.

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of financial protection plans.

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the risks involved.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This qualification enables professional advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities, covers topics like: personal tax and trust, business financial, pension and investment planning.

At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate their ability to apply and evaluate the supervision principles and practices in a retail financial services business

This exam accesses understanding of the financial services industry including regulation and legislation.

This exam accesses understanding of the financial services industry, and its regulation, products and processes.

Accreditations
Chartered financial planner - individual adviser accreditation
Mr Martin Roberts
Chartered Financial Planner
Accreditations
Chartered financial planner - individual adviser accreditation
What our clients say
I was made redundant about a year ago and received a big redundancy lump sum and was looking for advice on the funds along with my pension. DC spent almost 4 hours in the first meeting with me going through every detail of my financial and personal situation and got a clear understanding of what me and my family wanted and were aiming for in the long term. He then came back to me after doing thorough research with a formal recommendation and put it into simple words to explain how it met our objectives. There was a lot of different things that were done but it all seemed so seamless and easy. DC made a huge difference in my tax liability that would have been due on the redundancy lump sum. He also reviewed the pension and my Inheritance tax liability. What is your current situation? Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? Definitely, it was quite evident from the word 'go' as the reduction in tax itself was a tangible result. What could they have done better? I cannot thing of a single thing DC could have done better. He was extremely professional and genuinely interested in me and my objectives rather than other advisors I have met in my past who were only interested in their fees in my humble opinion.
Martin, Glasgow
What were the circumstances that caused you to look for a Financial adviser? Redundancy for myself and husband retired and purchased annuity. How did Dhawal Chandan help you? Got to know in full our current circumstances, changes and what plans and aspirations we had for the future.Dhawal checked the market, gave us time to consider and when the time was right for us helped my husband get an enhanced annuity and secure income. What is your current situation? Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? Yes. What could they have done better? Dhawal is a very caring individual who looks after you from the start and has regular contact with you so nothing better we are very happy.
Jane, Glasgow
He regards me as a person rather than as a source of income.
Karl, Glasgow
Clear and informative advice. Adviser is very knowledgable and understands the needs of his client and is able to balance his expertise with the wishes of the client and provide a person- centred approach. What could they have done better? I have been very satisfied with the progress of my financial affairs and I value the adviser's expertise. I am happy to be informed on a regular basis as required and consulted regarding any changes to investments.
Margaret, Glasgow
Dhawal listens well which is more than half the battle. One would be surprised how few advisors really listen and respond with pre-conceived ideas.His proposals were sensible and tailored to our needs and age profile.
Ross, Glasgow
What were the circumstances that caused you to look for a Financial adviser? I was looking for advice on my pension and the existing life insurance policies I had. How did Dhawal Chandan help you? DC spent a lot of time initially understanding my circumstances and then studied my existing plans in great detail. He then came back to me with his findings and solutions, needless to say I went ahead with his advice and since then have had regular reviews as he had initially promised to do. What is your current situation? Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? Absolutely, in fact I feel that I have had a much better outcome than I expected and I am very happy to have found a highly knowledgeable and ethical adviser like DC. What could they have done better? I do not believe there is anything that I can say DC hasn't already surpassed my expectations on.
George, Glasgow
DC has a very nice friendly manner. He is very organised and detailed in his investigation. He is clear and precise in his explanation to allow me to make an informed decision
Sarah, Glasgow
What were the circumstances that caused you to look for a Financial adviser? I was looking for advice on my pension and the existing life insurance policies I had. How did Dhawal Chandan help you? DC spent a lot of time initially understanding my circumstances and then studied my existing plans in great detail. He then came back to me with his findings and solutions, needless to say I went ahead with his advice and since then have had regular reviews as he had initially promised to do. What is your current situation? Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? Absolutely, in fact I feel that I have had a much better outcome than I expected and I am very happy to have found a highly knowledgeable and ethical adviser like DC. What could they have done better? I do not believe there is anything that I can say DC hasn't already surpassed my expectations on.
George, Glasgow
Dhawal listens well which is more than half the battle. One would be surprised how few advisors really listen and respond with pre-conceived ideas.His proposals were sensible and tailored to our needs and age profile.
Ross, Glasgow
DC has a very nice friendly manner. He is very organised and detailed in his investigation. He is clear and precise in his explanation to allow me to make an informed decision
Sarah, Glasgow
I was looking for advice on my pension. DC helped me in making the right decision with my pension fund choices. His advice is clear and he makes it sound all so simple avoiding the complex jargon and more importantly shows how it is relevant to me personally. I was very impressed with his financial knowledge and his sincerity and commitment in doing what is right for me. His advice was for me to contact my pensions department make a few alterations in the fund choices, gave me some pointers on my Will and gave me a overall financial health check. He did not charge me a single penny as he said that he or his admin team did not really have to do much and 'it was on the house'!!. What is your current situation? Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? Absolutely, it has been over a year since I made the changes he suggested and compared it to see what difference it has made as compared to the funds I was originally invested in and let's just say I am pleasantly surprised to say the least. What could they have done better? Nothing at all. It is rare to come across an advisor who actually provides unbiased and honest advice and doesn't try and sell you something just to make money. The industry can do with many more advisors like DC.
Pam, Glasgow
I outlined my situation to Dhawal and he went away, investigated all the options and came back and presented them to me in a clear and concise manner.Did not need any financial knowledge as Dhawal took the time out to explain everything and I was very clear with the pro's and con's to each option.I subsequently had a change of situation and Dhawal did not seem annoyed or make me feel like my issues were an insignificance.Came away from the experience very impressed with the knowledge he had and his professionalism and patience.Can't recommend him any further and have since put friends and family in touch with Dhawal.
Chan, Glasgow
He suggested the best policy to suit my personal circumstances after taking time to properly assess my circumstances and needs in great detail.
Deepti, Leeds
What were the circumstances that caused you to look for a Financial adviser? I was looking for a financial adviser to look after my investments after leaving my previous adviser. How did Dhawal Chandan help you? He asked about our investments and explained what we shoud do at this time with them. he went through all aspects of our investment and gave us advice . What is your current situation? Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? He talked through all his advice and recommendations and answered all our questions , he put our minds at rest .
Richard, East Kilbride
What were the circumstances that caused you to look for a Financial adviser? I already had a financial advisor who I felt was not providing the service I expected.My wife was already using Mr Chandon to help her with her finances ,so I decided to use him. How did Dhawal Chandan help you? He rearranged and consolidated my existing finances. What is your current situation? Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? Yes I feel that my finances are producing a far better return and I am getting greater advice than I was getting from my previous advisor. What could they have done better? I find it quite difficult to say how the service could be improved at present.
Ian, Dumbartonshire
I wanted advise regarding investments, insurance and pension savings. Dc sorted it all out for me. My pension was invested into a fund which was hardly growing year by year. After I contacted him, we set up an appointment and he set up my pension investments by smartly splitting up investments into various different sectors which seems to be growing more than I had hoped for. DC also manages my insurance policies and regularly advises me on investment savings. What is your current situation? Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? Yes absolutely, couldn't be more pleased. I have recommended friends and colleagues to Dhawal and they have had a positive experience too. What could they have done better? I have had a few advisors in the past but never been fully satisfied with either until I spoke to Dhawal. There is always room to I prove but I feel the service he provides is excellent, he knows the market and I fully trust him.
Abhi, Leeds
About us

We are a boutique and highly ethical Independent Financial Advisory firm.

All our advisers hold the esteemed Chartered Financial Planner status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and Personal Finance Society (PFS) or the Certiified Fnancial Planner status of the CISI. With a combined industry experience of over 75 years in the investment and pension planning sectors, our hands-on chartered advisers are well placed to guide you on your financial decisions.

We have a fantastic client support team who work alongside our advisers in providing each and every client (and we truly mean 'EACH and EVERY') with an impeccable level of service and more importantly clear, honest and unbiased advice on matters relating to their finances.

We provide a service that is advice led, as opposed to product-driven. We do that through ensuring all our staff have the right morals and ethos and are highly skilled and up to date with market opportunities, legislation changes and developments.

Our services

We invest all of our time, effort, resources and hard-work in our clients, as they invest in us.
We take great pride and consider it an honour that our clients have been loyal to us over so many years and this is a responsibility we do not take lightly.

Your needs, aims & aspirations are important to us and crucial in designing your bespoke financial plan which, will consider your business / personal investments, family commitments and planned retirement goals. As a result, you will gain clarity out of complexity, ultimately feeling more relaxed and secure about your financial future.

Where to find us
Head office address: Just Financial Group Ltd, 200 Bath Street, City of Glasgow, G2 4HG
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Minimum wealth (income/assets)
£251,000
Minimum pension value
£251,000
Minimum mortgage value
£0
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Last authorised 24th January 2022

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