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Welcome to Advice for Life Financial Planning

Here at Advice for Life Financial Planning, we believe that good financial advice should be an ongoing process - one which evolves and adapts to the many changes and challenges that life brings.

We can provide a face to face, or fully remote service, and our vision is to help you to fulfil your financial goals. We aim to become a trusted adviser for you and your family now, and in the future.

Pensions

Investments

Protection

Mortgages

 

Mr J

Maria is always friendly and very helpful all the time. She reviews my plans on an annual basis and always explains my position clearly.

I would highly recommend her.

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Mr J

Maria McMillan

Mr S

I have had the pleasure of working with Shaun for a number of years. His advice and guidance has been easy to understand and follow and he has always been available to allay any concerns or proactively suggest any investment/savings avenue that may suit us.

I would have no hesitation in recommending him and have done so.

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Mr S

Shaun Murphy

Mr H

Pamela has provided me excellent mortgage advice over many years. I've always found the advice well presented, making it easy to understand.

Happy to recommend.

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Mr H

Pamela Sloan

Mr G

Shaun displays all the qualities I wanted when planning my future.

He has a way of discussing and explaining things that makes you feel both at ease and informed. I have recommended him to friends and professional contacts and received similar feedback.

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Mr G

Shaun Murphy

Mr L

 I had a SIPP with True Potential and was curious to see if I could directly invest in commercial property. True Potential did not facilitate this and I thought the idea of directly investing in a commercial property was dead in the water. I found out about Advice for Life through one of the parents at my son's football team. I then had a meeting with Shaun from Advice for Life Financial Planning. Shaun was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. He carried out a risk assessment and deemed my proposal to be a good financial investment using a portion of my SIPP. Shaun suggested a company called IPM who directly invest in commercial properties and with the help of Shaun along with his sound advice I've now managed to directly invest into a commercial property that will provide good returns into my pension for years to come. Can't thank Shaun enough for his help and advice along the way. Highly recommend Advice for Life Financial Planning. I will be continuing to use Advice for Life Financial Planning for ongoing advice for the foreseeable. Really impressed with the service I received.

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Mr L

Shaun Murphy

Mrs McH

My Financial Adviser has always given great advice, which I trust.

I have Mrs McMillan's support, she understands what my needs are.

I have recommended Maria to my friends and will do so in the future.

I have a secure wellbeing with Maria.

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Mrs McH

Maria McMillan

Miss E

As a self-employed hairdresser, I wasn't sure how I would pay my new mortgage and the rest of my bills if I got sick.

I went to AFL for advice, and they not only provided me with mortgage insurance and critical illness cover, they also provided me with an income protection plan in case I was off work with a short term accident or illness. All of this was for the same monthly price that the bank had quoted me for basic mortgage insurance. I couldn't believe it.

They also advised me on how and why I should start saving for retirement. I now have a pension plan in place. The tax benefits alone are worth it!

I am so glad I went about seeking professional financial advice as there is no way I could have done this myself. I now feel safe and secure that my bills will be paid and I feel comfortable knowing that I am saving into my pension and won't have to fully rely on the state pension when I retire.

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Miss E

Maria McMillan

Mrs J

My adviser provided me with straightforward and comprehensive advice.

As a first time buyer, the world of mortgages is daunting, I was given guidance and reassurance for the duration of the process, and I  used the same adviser for future property mortgages.

I would not hesitate to recommend her.

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Mrs J

Pamela Sloan

Mrs C

After receiving a recommendation from a friend when I was looking for mortgage advice, I found Pamela gave me clear easy to understand and objective advice, offering me options that enabled me to make the best choice for my circumstances.

Following my experience with AFL Mortgage services, I was then introduced to Shaun who again has offered open, objective and clear advice in laymen’s terms about my pensions and some investments.

AFL Planning Services have provided me with ongoing support and advice and I would have no hesitation in recommending them as  Financial Advisors

 

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Mrs C

Shaun Murphy

Mrs P

Maria is a good adviser, she listens to what you would like to do with your money, then advises on the best way to do it.

She asks a lot of questions, but this is because she can then find out which investments and level of risk you would like to take, then points you in the right direction.

If you need any help or advice, she is only on the end of the phone or you can call into the office just about any time you want.

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Mrs P

Maria McMillan

Mr C

I would be lost without my adviser. 

He has always given sound, trustworthy advice.

He always advises on what is best for my situation, and puts my interests first.

He has always went over and above, and the service is always exceptional.

I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone.

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Mr C

Shaun Murphy

Mrs B

I have always found that my adviser is very patient, and good at explaining financial matters, and any queries put to her.

Her advice on investments is sound - I continue to be very pleased with their performance.

during a recent period of great personal stress, I received prompt attention and was very grateful for the support received.

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Mrs B

Maria McMillan

Mrs C

After receiving a recommendation from a friend when I was looking for mortgage advice five years ago, I found the Advice for Life team gave me clear easy to understand and objective advice, offering  me mortgage options that enabled me to make the best choice for my circumstances.

Following my positive experience with Advice for Life‘s Mortgage services, I was then introduced to the investment team who again gave me open, objective and clear advice in laymen’s terms about my pensions and some investments.

Over the last five years, I have continued to contact Advice for Life for information as my circumstances have changed, and they continue to give me great support.  I would have no hesitation in recommending them as Financial Advisors

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Mrs C

Shaun Murphy

Mr K

We are very happy with Maria of AFL handling and advising us with our financial investments.

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Mr K

Maria McMillan

Mrs B

Shaun Murphy took on my elderly aunt to build a new portfolio.

He has been attentive, sincere, honest and supportive throughout our negotiations and I consider ourselves extremely fortunate to have had him recommended to us.

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Mrs B

Shaun Murphy

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About Us

We are a well known, established firm, and our experienced staff have been working together for many years. We are trusted by our clients and their families, and have built up a reputation for providing reliable, clear and concise Financial Advice. We have grown to become one of the largest and most trusted financial advice firms based in the South of Scotland.

Regardless of what stage of life you are at, we can help you plan for the future, whether you’re thinking about buying your first home, putting money aside for your children, or planning for your retirement. We can also ensure that plans are in place to make sure that your loved ones will be financially secure if you are no longer here to provide for them.

We understand that everyone is different, and that your financial needs are unique, so the help and advice we give is designed just for you.

Advice for life, at a time & place that suits you

We believe that everyone can benefit from the services we offer, and that’s why our experienced team of advisers look after both private and business clients throughout Dumfries and Galloway, Cumbria and beyond. We are proud to be a locally based business, but as you can see from the map opposite, we have clients throughout the whole of the UK.

We appreciate that with the fast pace of modern life, sitting down and discussing your financial objectives can often be a challenge, that’s why we are committed to offering client meetings whenever and wherever is most convenient for you.

Typically we can meet you at your home, place of work, at our offices. We can also offer online meetings if preferred.


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