Arif Shabbir MIET C.Eng DipFA Financial Adviser

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I recognised that I need professional guidance in relation to my savings

How has Asif Hussain helped you?

Asif has provided advice and suggestions to improve my savings position

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

In the twelve months or so I have been working with Asif I have seen the expected return on my savings

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I do not have much work currently and am close to retirement.

How has Asif Hussain helped you?

Set up a investment isa.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

yes

What could they have done better?

I do not know.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

Approaching retirement my assets were a mixture of State Pension, and three different company pensions, each with varying benefits and conditions. I needed to understand the complexities, consider my options and weigh the risks of receiving financial advice against the cost of so doing

How has Asif Hussain helped you?

With my permission Asif engaged with each of my pension providers, evaluated their offers and weighed up their benefits against the safety they offered. He also carefully evaluated my domestic and family position, took time to understand my requirements in retirement, and drew my attention to factors I had not given sufficient consideration. From there he drew up a proposal which I accepted in full. He then arranged the relevant transfers and set up a communication path for our future relationship A year later he recommended a change to the financial solution to lower the charges in return for a less dynamic approach to investment. This was exactly right for someone who by then was in retirement with all finances in place He now suggests a further realignment to reflect that I have recently remarried, moved into my wife's house and now have a couple of years of retirement under my belt. I have agreed to his suggested strategy and will review again with him in 2026, albeit there is the facility to change during the year if my circumstances change

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes, my pensions are secure and my assets within Asif's guidance continue to perform well

What could they have done better?

I am happy with Asif's approach and his ability to explain matters clearly and succinctly

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

My current arrangements regarding my pension were inadequate

How has Asif Hussain helped you?

I have little understanding of pensions and investments and Asif has helped me navigate this, providing explanation along the way and helping me to make decisions I feel comfortable about. I have never felt any pressure to make those decisions. I feel that my future prospects are much stronger as a result of his guidance.

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

Yes! The interventions and guidance from Asif have eased my concerns about my future retirement plans.

What could they have done better?

Nothing requires improvement. I have been happy with every single step of the process.

What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?

I had money to invest and need advice on the best way to handle this.

How has Asif Hussain helped you?

Asif is committed , knowledgeable and offers a personal service that is tailored to his clients' needs

Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

It's early days, but the return on my investments is promising.