Graham Featherston

Can the right protection help you become more financially resilient?

Have you heard of the ‘protection gap’? You probably know someone who’s fallen into it.

Most of us know to get travel or pet insurance, or even just insure our mobile phone. But when it comes to really big life events, cover can easily get overlooked – causing a gap.

Far too many people aren’t properly protected against life-changing events, like losing their job or not being able to work because they’ve fallen ill. Which means that when these things do happen, they can have a much bigger impact than they need to.

Luckily, cover like income protection and critical illness can help people become more financially resilient. So, if you do have a financial shock, it doesn’t have to turn everything upside down. And it can be surprisingly simple and affordable.

If you’ve had a big milestone recently, or a change in your circumstances, it might be the right time to relook at your protection needs.

Reach out to me and I’ll be happy to help.

After working for many years in an employed role, I decided to make the move into self-employment as a financial adviser. As mentioned, I have advised both as an independent advisor (IA) and a restricted advisor (RA), as I am now with Quilter Financial Advisers. I do feel the distinction between the two is sometimes misunderstood. For me, as an RA I have selected to partner with Quilter Financial Advisers Ltd who are part of Quilter, a FTSE 250 company, as they do all of the appropriate due diligence for me in selecting appropriate investment partners for my clients - they specialise in creating and managing multi-asset investment portfolios, and also managing their own funds, which for me provide ideal solutions for my clients. The support that Quilter provides to both me and my clients is exemplary.

I offer holistic financial advice with a personal service and an ongoing relationship built on trust. I help my clients meet their goals and objectives by undertaking regular reviews. With over 40 years’ experience in financial services, I have a genuine interest in my clients personal and financial situation, and I always ensure I have the time to properly look after all of my clients. I also believe that through those 40 plus years I bring valuable life experience which I can share with my clients.

Outside of work my wife and two daughters enjoy riding their two horses, while I much prefer long walks with eight year old Golden Retriever Monty, as well as playing the drums, piano and guitar.