Charlie Bridges Wills & Estate Planning Ltd

IFA Financial Advisers · Sleaford, Nottingham · Est. 2019

7 years

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Registered company name	Charlie Bridges Wills & Estate Planning Ltd
Companies House number	11804981 →
Company type	Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Registered address	16 Hermes Way, NG34 7WH
City / Region	Sleaford, Nottingham
Date incorporated	2019
Years trading	7 years
CH status	Active
Specialism	Recorded activity: 82990 (other business support services)
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About Charlie Bridges Wills & Estate Planning Ltd

Incorporated in 2019, Charlie Bridges Wills & Estate Planning Ltd is an established firm with 7 years of trading history. The company has built its practice during a period of significant evolution in the UK financial services market and continues to operate as an active registered company.

The Kaeltripton Financial Index records 1663 ifa financial advisers nationally, 28 of them in Nottingham.

What IFA Financial Advisers Do

Advisers assess a client's circumstances and recommend investments, pensions or protection accordingly. Advice charges are agreed in advance, typically as a percentage of assets, a fixed fee or an hourly rate.

Clients of authorised firms have two safety nets, the Ombudsman and the FSCS, neither of which covers unauthorised advice.

How to Choose the Right IFA Financial Adviser

For pension transfers above the statutory threshold, confirm the firm holds the specific transfer permissions. Ask to see a sample annual review pack before agreeing to ongoing charges.

A clear fee schedule before engagement is a regulatory requirement, not a favour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an independent financial adviser and a restricted adviser?

An independent firm surveys the wider market; a restricted firm works from a limited product or provider set. Both are regulated, but the breadth of what they can recommend differs, and disclosure of status is mandatory.

How much does independent financial advice cost?

Initial work commonly runs from several hundred pounds to the low thousands depending on complexity, with ongoing charges typically between 0.5% and 1% of assets annually; all charges must be agreed in writing before advice.

Do I need an IFA or can I manage my investments myself?

Neither answer is universal: platforms make DIY investing accessible, while advisers add value in the technical layers, tax wrappers, pension rules, estate planning, that compound at scale.

What qualifications should an IFA have?

The regulatory floor is Level 4 (DipPFS or equivalent); many advisers carry Chartered or CFP status above it. Check the individual, not just the firm, on the Financial Services Register.

What happens if I receive bad financial advice from an IFA?

The route is firm complaint, then Financial Ombudsman Service: authorised firms must operate a complaints procedure and respond within eight weeks, with the Ombudsman able to award redress on eligible cases.

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Charlie Bridges Wills & Estate Planning Ltd | IFA Financial Advisers | Sleaford | Est. 2019