How we are paid
On receiving an enquiry we arrange a preliminary meeting with a prospective client . The purpose of the meeting is firstly to establish whether we are able to assist with the prospective client's needs and objectives and secondly to discuss how we would be paid for our services should we be instructed to proceed. There is no charge for this preliminary meeting and no obligation on either side.
After the initial free consultation, we will agree with you whether you pay us a fee, or whether we are paid out of the cost of any financial product that is set up (commission).
Fees will usually be based on time spent and evaluated at a rate per hour calculated to recover our costs. We will always tell you about any commission we earn, and it will be taken into account in working out our fee.
Commission is paid to an IFA firm by a provider, usually an insurance company or an investment house for the successful placing of business. The commission is included within the providers normal product charges, so there is nothing you need to pay us in addition. The amount of commission is normally based on a percentage of the premiums payable or sums invested.
Whether we take our remuneration by way of commission or fees will be a matter for discussion and agreement; no charges for fees will be made without prior notification in writing.
