Financial Advisers & Planners in Alton

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Welcome to Redwood - Financial Advisers and Will Writers for Alton

Based just a 30-minute drive from the thriving market town of Alton, with its delightful mix of historic buildings, modern shopping arcades, and famous Tuesday market, Redwood has been helping families from within the town and its surrounding area for over two decades.

Our Financial Advisers help our Clients to create strategies for minimising and mitigating financial risk to build wealth over the long term. Our dedicated Advisers will help our Clients by talking to them about their financial objectives, goals and risk tolerance and then recommend an appropriate Financial Planning Strategy.

Regular reviews, updates and strategy realignments are a primary function of our Advisers, to keep our Clients on track to achieve their financial goals.

This is a tightly regulated market and our Advisers are highly qualified, regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and have a deep knowledge of all the latest financial products on the market.

Making sure the right money, goes to the right people, at the right time

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What type of Financial Advisers are we?

We are restricted Financial Advisers as we limit our advice to specific investment and pension products. We do not advise on VCT’s, Cash ISA’s, Structured Products & QROPS.

Meet our Team of Financial & Estate Planning Advisers covering the Alton area

Jasmine Lambert: Financial Planner

Jasmine Lambert is a Chartered Financial Planner who has been a qualified Financial Planner since 2008 and over many years has built a wealth of experience, both as Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning Advisor, but also in the specialism of Pensions, Savings, and Investments.

Jasmine joined the Financial Services practice established in 1999 by her father, Steven Blofield Associates at 16 years old. After working her way up through all the office roles, while taking her exams to be a professional Financial Adviser in her own right, Jasmine became the Managing Director of the firm in 2010.

In 2014, Jasmine became an owner and director for the first time with the creation of Redwood Financial Family Wealth and Estate Planning Ltd, the business she still heads today.

Steve Blofield: Estate Planner

Steve Blofield has been a qualified Estate Planner since 1997 and his extensive time in the financial services industry has given him a wealth of experience, not only in this field but also in the specialism of Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning.

Steve established his own Financial Services practice, Steven Blofield Associates in 1999, and since 2015 he has dedicated all his time exclusively as a professional Estate Planner in Redwood Wills & Trust. Not only is Steve a dedicated practitioner in this area of law, he is also the Regional Chairman of the Society of Will Writers for Hampshire and Wiltshire.

Steve is also a mentor and teacher on Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, as he passes on his extensive knowledge and expertise to other professional Will Writers, Estate Planners, Financial Advisers, Accountants and Solicitors.

Our Financial Advisers specifically specialise in:

Pensions

Our Pension Advisers have been helping Clients with specialist Pension Advice for over a decade. We can arrange all sorts of retirement solutions to meet your needs including a guaranteed income for life (annuity), income for a fixed term (fixed-term annuity), flexible access to your money (draw-down), or a combination of these.

Investments

Throughout your life, you are likely to need different financial products. This can include mortgages, pensions, savings and investment, tax planning and access to capital. A financial adviser can help you make the right decision about the best product for you.

Savings and ISA’s

Helping our Clients to grow, protect and enjoy their wealth is at the heart of what we do at Redwood and our Financial Advisers are experts at providing professional and effective savings and ISA advice.

Inheritance Tax Planning

Inheritance Tax Planning is about putting proactive planning in place to make sure your Estate is held and passed down to your beneficiaries in the most tax efficient way possible. Family wealth is often subject to Inheritance Tax as it passes down each generation, eroding that wealth for you and your loved ones over time.

Lasting Power of Attorney

A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is currently one of the most important documents you could ever create as it is the only way to ensure your health and assets can be managed how you would want them to be, should you lose capacity during your lifetime.

Long Term Care Free Planning

What happens if you need to go into care, but cannot afford to pay the skyscraper prices of a luxury care home? Under the current system, if you meet a certain threshold the Government will pay for a home of their choosing. However, the threshold is such that often, many people still struggle to pay the fees.

Wills

We have a comprehensive range of Will Writing Services available, from our mirror Wills to a fully bespoke individual Estate Planning Service that can include Protective Wills, Trusts, Guardianship, Lasting Power of Attorney (LPAs), Inheritance Tax Planning and Long Term Care Free Planning.

Trusts

An essential part of protecting your assets for those you leave behind is making a Will. If you have dependants, you could set out what your wishes are for them in the event of your death, including naming those you wish to be their guardian.

Equity Release

Our purpose at Redwood Financial is help our Clients to grow, protect and enjoy their wealth through our extensive portfolio of wealth planning products and expertise, including Equity Release.

Do I need to use a Financial Adviser?

Financial advice is not only required by the wealthy, everyone can benefit from it. It can help you protect and build your assets and assist you in making the most of your Investments while securing the long-term future financial success of you and your family’s wealth. We can think of multiple reasons to use a Financial Adviser, so contact us to find out why.

How can I arrange to speak to a Financial Adviser?

If you are ready to take the next step of speaking to an Adviser, or if you would like to know a little more about how we can help you, call us on 01489 877 547 or complete our contact form for a call or email back.

Renowned for our Estate Planning Webinars

Our renowned Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning Webinars and Seminars provide everyone with an opportunity to understand this topic in a fun and engaging way for free before they ever have to make a decision about their Planning.

Fixed Price Policy

Our Clients tell us they love our Fixed Price Policy, which means you will know every cost to the penny before having to decide or instruct us to act on your behalf. They also love the fact that we speak in Plain English wherever it is practical to do so, and explain any jargon used in an easy to understand way.

Amazing customer service and satisfaction guaranteed

Our Customer Service is highly prized by our Clients and is the envy of our competitors. Don’t just take our word for it, take a look at our Google Reviews and at Trading Standards!

On top of all that, our No Quibble Service Satisfaction Guarantee ensures you can have confidence that if you are unhappy with any aspect of the advice or services we have supplied, we’ll give you your money back!

Estate Planning FAQs:

Why is it so important that I complete your Initial Meeting Questionnaire before my meeting?

We believe that the greatest benefit is for you, because by completing the questionnaire, this will help you to focus your mind on what is most important to you, so you are more likely to get the maximum benefit out of your meeting with us.

How do you charge for your services?

Because treating Clients fairly is at the heart of how we work, we always charge fixed fees for our services, as we believe it is the only fair and un-biased way to deliver the best advice and service. We do not like to work on a commission basis or charge hourly rates, as we believe you should always know in advance the full and final costs before you make a decision to proceed with any planning.

What happens after the Initial Meeting?

After your Initial Meeting if you would like us to help with your Planning, then we will work with you through our Discovery Process. This involves discussing your specific objectives for your Planning, resenting our analysis and recommendations to you and then putting in place those recommendations which you have decided to implement.

Will I be expected to make a decision on the day at my Initial Meeting?

Typically, the vast majority of our Clients do make their decisions on the day; this is because after meeting with us they are completely happy and confident to do so, however the choice is always yours.

What happens if you cannot help me?

This rarely happens, but if we find your needs are outside of our scope of expertise, or we feel a different expert will be better placed to help you, then we will happily use our extensive range of professional connections to help recommend the right specialist for you.

What type of Financial Advisers are you?

Redwood Financial Family Wealth & Estate Planners Ltd is Directly Authorised with the Financial Conduct Authority. This is reserved for only the most professional and experienced Financial Advisor firms, who feel confident in their ability to govern their internal compliance procedures directly with the Financial Conduct Authority. We are restricted Financial Advisors as we limit our advice to specific investment and pension products. We do not advise on VCT’s, Cash ISA’s, Structured Products & QROPS.

What qualifications do you have?

All of our highly skilled Financial Advisors have a great deal of experience in Financial Planning and Estate Planning and are Certified Financial Advisors (Dip FA) who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We also have specialist qualifications in Equity Release (CeRER) and Long Term Care Fee Planning (CeLTCI). Although there are no formal qualifications needed to advise clients on their Wills & Estate Planning, all of our Estate Planners are members of the Society of Will Writers, a self-regulatory organisation whose primary objectives are to uphold the advancement, education and ethical standards within the Will Writing & Estate Planning vocation.

How do you attract new Clients and will I be expected to recommend or refer others to you?

We hope that you will want to recommend us to others as we believe that the best compliment we can ever receive is a recommendation, but it is never expected of you. We also grow and attract new Clients in several ways including our expert reader’s column and our Public Seminars, but we still value more than anything else, a personal recommendation from our delighted Clients.

I don’t want to be treated like a number, I want to be treated like a person, how do you deliver and maintain your personal service, especially as you grow?

We place a great importance on delivering a fantastic personal service because we want all our Clients to be raving fans. As we grow, we use our simple “35 to 1” rule to maintain our service standards. This means we will always maintain a maximum of just 35 Clients for every member team member employed in our business; so you are always guaranteed a personal service and you are never treated just like a number.

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4.9

Based on 83 reviews

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4.9

Bernard C.

Great service and professional advice from both Jasmine and Steve - also from the rest of the team at Redwood. More than happy to recommend them!

Ian B.

Very helpful and people that know what they're talking about.Definitely recommend Redwood Financial.

Nick T.

Thank you Steve, for tea and meeting this afternoon on a couple of issues, which you made clearer.

Martin P.

So far so good with service we are receiving from all the team at Redwood. Complex issues explained clearly and we do not feel any pressure to rush into any decision. well done

Colin E.

I had a complimentary will review with Steve and he offered extrmely good advice. He quickly identified what I needed in my will and directed me as to the best course of action to take. I have also worked with Jasmine on my pension portfolio and that experience has been excellent too. Redwood have provided good service and offer good value for money.

Jacqui F.

G P

Excellent consult with Steve for estate planning advice .Honest and relevant .Strongly recommend .

Neeraj P.

Steve was fantastic and is very knowledgeable and gave us very useful information. Will be coming back for our 2nd consultation.

Graham F.

Always professional and makes you feel at ease and explains everything clearly

Maggie F.

Jasmine was amazing, so professional, put John (who has learning difficulties) at ease with his writing his will. Very kind. Stuart said myself would use and recommend jasmine and Redwood Financial to all our family and friends. Thank you jazz

Rob Med4th (.

Steve took us through everything and explained thoroughly

Debbie M.

Very thorough and an excellent service

Dan M.

Very friendly and good explanation of topics

Paul W

Tom D.

We sort of "inherited" Redwood when our previous IFA retired. We have found their service and their estate planning to be really helpful, responsive, and easy to digest. The services they provide are well worth taking advantage of.

John

Steve has done an excellent job in explaining estate planning to us, a lot of information to take in. So we found the Wills, Trust & Estate Planning Webinar very useful.You can take in the information at your own pace.Would highly recommend Redwood Financial Services.

Pearl C.

Steve and Jasmine and the Redwood team are amazing. Redwood having been at our side for a number years now providing pension and investment guidance and we are very happy with their services, professionalism and kindness. Redwood are now helping us to navigate through the minefield of estate planning and securing the arrangements we need. I have slept better since our last meeting with Steve! Can't thank you enough for all your help. Really invaluable!

Natasha N.

We are grateful for Steve’s candid advice and wisdom. In a sea of questions, it was a relief to get a clearer understanding of the factors affecting our decision making process, and a referral to another expert on topics outside of Steve’s wheelhouse.

Klaus L.

An absolutely professional and enjoyable experience! Jasmine Lambert introduced me to Redwood Financials’ Services and guided me through the entire process of choosing the right investment strategy and setting up my pension accounts. It turned out to be easy to understand and I feel safe with the decisions I made and the fact that Redwood Financial are taking care of my investments from here on. At the same time, I have all the control and information I need to stay in control of my portfolios.

Adrian J.

"I cannot recommend my financial advisor enough! They are truly personal, trustworthy, and passionate about helping their clients achieve their financial goals. From the moment I started working with them, I felt like they had my best interests at heart. They took the time to get to know me and my financial situation, and they provide me with personalized advice that has helped me make smart financial decisions. I trust them completely and feel confident that they are always looking out for my best interests. If you're looking for a financial advisor who truly cares about their clients, look no further.

Antony J.

This morning I had a really useful meeting with Steve, he guided me through the maze in clear and simple approach to a complex situation. Much appreciated, will be in touch again soon.

Tim W.

Excellent care and attention

Lloyd T.

Fantastic to deal with. Steve and his team took great care with our family and have always provided nothing but brilliant advice and support.

Amanda O.

I have been supported by Redwood Financial for about twenty years. Initially with my investments and more latterly with my Estate Planning. They are always very responsive and proactive, ensuring that I receive the best guidance in a timely manner. I trust them explicitly and have recommended them to my parents and brother who have also benefited from their services.

Ben H.

Neither my wife nor I have any experience of dealing with investment finances but we have been given great service by Redwood and made to feel very comfortable about how to proceed.We have just had our annual review and everything was explained very clearly. Obviously, such things as Covid and the (in)famous mini budget have caused real problems in recent months but our own problems have not been as great as they might have been if people with real expertise had not been 'looking after' us. I would recommend Redwood without reservation to anyone looking for expert help.

Clare P.

My husband and I have used the Redwood team for personnel and business services for years now and find them very professional and love the way they always make us feel so comfortable and supported. We always recommend them to our friends and family.

Emma R.

Steve and the team at Redwood have been and continue to be thoroughly professional, polite and patient in helping our immediate and wider family in the delicate matter or Wills and estate planning. Thank you.

Jim S.

I have been working with the team at Redwood both on a personallevel for my own affairs as well as advice and guidance with my company matters. They have been extremely professional in every respect, and I would be more than happy to recommend anybody needing help with wills, Estate, Pension or Financial matters to contact them.

Bob P.

Different to so many other people today, Steve always knows what he is talking about and his clarity on money issues,combined with the personal understanding of our individuals need, is remarkable. Always feel refreshed and secure after reviewing our financial position with Steve

Paul J.

Visited Redwood this week for my annual review. Steve gave some great advice and helped me make decisions about my investments and saving.Thank you Steve and the team.

Michael M.

Friendly, yet highly professional service for our wills and an equity release. We would thoroughly recommend Redwood.

Jane P.

Redwood has looked after my Mothers financial affairs for many years and always provide her with excellent professional advice and customer service. Highly recommend.

Andrew B.

Excellent 6 month review with Nicola. Everything well prepared and comprehensive answers to all questions.

Peter B.

My partner and I have been supported by Redwood for about the last 12 years. Throughout this period they have given a great service, marked out by how they work very hard to get to know you as a person and support you accordingly. I have been approached a few times by competitors but have zero interest in moving my business. I recommend anyone considering using an independent financial adviser to speak with Redwood first.

Monica P.

Steve has been advising us on our financial situation for over 20 years and I feel that he has never imposed his thoughts on our decision making.He is knowledgeable, helpful and very professional.We have recommended several friends and acquaintances who have all been very happy with the direction in which their finances have grown. Well done Steve and your team.

Thomas M.

Would recommend, Steve has been really helpful with answering my queries. Thanks!

Michael P.

I have been receiving financial advice from Redwood during the past year and have found the company ti be highly professional, knowleadgeable and friendly in the services that they provide. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone seeking a range of financial planning services. Mike Pinard

R C

Excellent first meeting: Friendly and informal. but thorough and business-like. Eye-opening information provided in down-to-earth language. Financial planning can be enjoyable, it seems!

Jos

Me and my husband had our first meeting with Steve this week to discuss our Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning. I cannot tell you enough how he opened our eyes to many things we’d not thought of or have not thought through properly before. He explained things in such a way it was really easy to understand and made complete sense to us and we realise now exactly what we need. He was very professional, friendly, (and patient when my internet wouldn’t connect) and he explained the process and next steps for us. We have received our post meeting letter & documentation already. We are very impressed and we are very happy with our decision to continue all services with Redwood. Highly recommend, thank you so much!

Sarah C

Been a Redwood customer for a several years, the team is efficient and professional, complex issues are addressed with a personalised approach and explained in easy to understand language..all jargon is clarified enabling informed decisions! Steve and Jasmine certainly know their stuff and lead this family business with care and credibility.

Mary L.

Great conference as always, everything I needed.

Jacqui W.

Recently, we had our Annual Review with Redwood Financial, which was more in depth than usual because of potential significant changes to our financial plans due to age. As always, Steve was excellent utilising his expertise of the financial world to layout practical options.We have been with Redwood for very many years and advice has always been sound and given without any pressure to adopt any specific product. The advice always being tailored to our needs and current resources.Everyone at Redwood treats us with courtesy and all enquiries are dealt with expeditiously. The company has our complete trust and we would recommend them to anyone seeking honest, expert and impartial advice on financial matters.

Mark A.

Could not recommend Redwood more highly. Having children was the trigger for us to ensure our affairs were in order, and with expert, clear but understandable advice from Steve, Julie and the team we put our wills and estate planning in place. We now have peace of mind that should anything happen to either or both of us, the rest of our families will be looked after. We feel totally confident that we have the right solution in place for us, and that is testament to the service we have received throughout from the Redwood team. The quality and professionalism of the team was matched only by their friendly and approachable manner, and I would recommend a visit to their website to watch their estate planning webinar if nothing else. It shocked us and many of the friends & family we have recommended. Thank you Redwood and if you're reading this wondering whether or not to use their services, do it and you won't be disappointed!

Ajay J.

Good all round advise and help. Good follow up and communication.

Lynn F.

It was great to be invited to a Redwood Informal coffee morning on 29th October. Good covid precautions in place. It was a comfortable area to have a coffee and useful chat with Steve. Had previously attended a Redwood Estate Planning seminar. Both these encounters with Redwood convinced me of them being a professional and capable company to deal with. In addition I am impressed by the accessibility of information on their web site.Thanks to Chloe too.

Elaine E.

Let me put it plainly - Redwood Financial is the only place I will ever go to for information on all financial and legal matters.They spend time with you explaining all the relevant information and answer any questions that you need to ask.What I best like is going into the offices and being welcomed by the staff who know my name and ask me how I am.I have been with them for many years when they started off and had a little office in Cosham.Its a wonderful establishment - very family orientated - and have a wealth of information amongst their team.I rate them 150% and can recommend them without hesitation.Keep up the excellent work - love coming into the office to see you all.

Mark S.

We recommend Redwood highly. We have been taken through the complex estate planning process with care, clarity and diligence. Given that we work in the legal sector ourselves, our decision to place our estate planning in the hands of professional colleagues who specialise in the work, rather than trying to do it ourselves, should speak for itself.

Bernard W.

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Dealing with Jasmine and her firm has been an absolute pleasure. Practical, sensible and kind advice, in sometimes difficult circumstances, with total efficiency and dedication. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone else who needs some help with their financial circumstances.

Excellent friendly service with positive advice. Made us feel relaxed and at ease with sorting out our pensions. Everything taken care of and explained in detail that was easy to understand. Would recommend.

Practical down to earth advice, no pressure, and very supportive. I now have a set of plans in place that have ensured my estate will be well managed in the future in the way I would wish it to be, for the benefit of my family.

I cannot thank the staff at Redwood enough, especially Sophie as she has been so patient and caring to my needs. I have found them to be highly professional and efficient in executing their often delicate and personal work. Would highly recommend their services.

Throughout our dealings with the firm, all the representatives we have dealt with have been very courteous, patient and friendly, which has made the experience a pleasure; in fact, nothing has been too much trouble for them and at no stage have they made us feel inadequate in asking too many or too simple questions, or in requiring too obvious explanations.

Steve Blofield and his team are excellent! Friendly and helpful advice is readily at hand and has opened my eyes to the importance of estate planning. A brief phone conversation is always followed by a comprehensive email. This firm deserves its awards and excellent reputation.

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