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Paragon Independent Financial Advisers Limited

IFA Financial Advisers · Basildon, Southend · Est. 2003

23 years

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Company Registration Details

Registered company name	Paragon Independent Financial Advisers Limited
Companies House number	04722733 →
Company type	Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Registered address	First Floor, Bowden House Luckyn Lane, SS14 3AX
City / Region	Basildon, Southend
Date incorporated	2003
Years trading	23 years
CH status	Active
Specialism	Recorded activity: 99999
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About Paragon Independent Financial Advisers Limited

Founded in 2003, Paragon Independent Financial Advisers Limited has been active for 23 years — a period that spans significant change in the UK financial services landscape, including post-financial crisis regulatory reform, digital transformation and the economic disruption of recent years. The firm's continued active status through this period reflects operational stability.

It is one of 24 ifa financial advisers listed in Southend on this index of 1663 UK firms in the category.

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What IFA Financial Advisers Do

Independent financial advisers must consider a broad range of retail investment products, while restricted firms advise on a limited set. The RDR reforms ended commission on retail investment advice; remuneration is now a disclosed fee.

Redress routes exist for authorised advice: complaints to the firm, then the Financial Ombudsman Service.

How to Choose the Right IFA Financial Adviser

Ask about the firm's independence status, qualifications beyond Level 4, and experience with cases like yours. Ask what the ongoing service actually includes; an annual charge should map to a defined annual review.

Expect an initial charge for the advice work plus an ongoing charge if the firm reviews the portfolio annually.

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?

Self-directed investing through ISA and SIPP platforms works for many people; advice earns its fee where tax planning, pension optimisation, protection and inheritance strategy interact, which is typically at larger or more complex balance sheets.

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?

Raise it formally with the firm; regulation requires a response within eight weeks. Unresolved complaints go to the Financial Ombudsman Service, and the FSCS stands behind authorised firms that fail.

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Paragon Independent Financial Advisers Limited | IFA Financial Advisers | Basildon | Est. 2003