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James Alexander

Chartered Financial Planning Consultant (LIBF & CISI) DipFA, Adv DipFA, Chartered ALFBF, CeMAP®, PETR in Bournemouth

A little bit about James

For over a decade, I have helped clients navigate important financial decisions, working as a financial and mortgage adviser for banks, building societies, and as an independent adviser. This experience has given me a broad understanding of the financial landscape and how Quilter's solutions compare across the wider market.

I am passionate about getting to know my clients and helping them create a personalised financial plan that supports their goals, both now and in the future.  

Find out more about me below.

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Whether you want help getting your pension in a good place, or to ask me about any other financial need you might have, I’m here to help.
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How can you boost your pension pot?

In the UK, there are around 3.3 million pension pots that are considered as ‘lost’, containing an average of around £9,500 per pot*. Nobody wants to be missing out on money they have built up in a pension, but there’s good news - this kind of financial hit is completely avoidable.

Here are three simple ways to make sure your pension is working its hardest for you.

1. Check up on it

This one might seem obvious, but it’s easy to lose track of your pension pots, where they are, and what they’re doing. If you make a note of your pension providers, and check your pot(s) regularly, you’re far less likely to lose one of them over time.

2. Look at your investment allocation

Your investment allocation is where and how you’re investing your pension. Often, people will just use their pension provider’s default setting. But this might not actually be right for your retirement goals and risk profile. So, it’s a good idea to revisit this every few years.

3. Bump it up

If you’ve had a windfall recently, like a pay rise, bonus, or inheritance, putting a portion of it into your pension is a good idea. Not only is it tax-efficient, but you’ll be glad when your retirement comes around.

As an adviser, my role is to help you get all of this done simply, with all the facts and information you need. That might be helping you review your risk profile, consolidating old pension pots, or making a plan to help you retire early. Investing can help your money grow over time, but the value of investments can go down as well as up.

If that sounds good to you, please get in touch.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited. June 2026.

* How to find old pensions - Which?

Holistic planning

Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.

Mortgage

First time buyers, remortgages, buy-to-let.

Investments

Wealth management advice to make your money work as hard as it can for you, including making the most of any tax breaks available.

Pensions

Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.

Protection

Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.

Income Protection

Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.

General Insurance

Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.

CeMAP Diploma - Level 4

  • The CeMAP Diploma elevates expertise and knowledge in mortgage advice.

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice - Level 3

  • CeMAP is the benchmark qualification for individuals aspiring to become mortgage advisers. It gives the skills, knowledge and certifications to deliver mortgage advice and practice.

Level 6 Pension Transfers

  • This module provides expertise on pension transfers and builds practical skills so that advisers can excel when making recommendations.

I believe in providing clear, honest guidance so that every client feels informed, reassured, and confident in their decisions.

My three meeting approach:

  • Discover – It’s all about you: your family, your situation, and what matters most to you.
  • Review & Planning – We explore your goals and priorities, take stock of your existing arrangements, and build a clear picture of where you're heading financially.
  • Recommend – We set out a tailored solution. Once it's in place, the focus shifts to ongoing monitoring, keeping everything on course so you stay on track to meet your objectives.

When I'm not working, you'll usually find me on the golf course, playing football, or out cycling. I have completed several charity cycling events throughout the UK and Europe and always enjoy the challenge of pushing myself while raising money for worthwhile causes.

My wife is Spanish which has helped me learn the language, and also understand the financial planning needs of those new to the UK.  

What to expect

In advising you, I follow a simple and trusted 3 step process:

1. Free intro call to understand your needs

We will arrange a time to talk about your goals and plans.

2. Personalised plan

I'll prepare a tailored plan which always takes full account of your goals, and gives you the steps and expert support from me to get there. All explained simply.

3. On going check-ins, on your terms

I'll be there as your financial adviser to give you the support you need.

The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some employee benefits, tax planning, inheritance tax planning, estate planning, succession planning, trusts or some buy-to-let mortgages.

The guidance and/or information contained within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK.

Registered Office: Quilter Financial Advisers, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4AB. Tel: 0207 562 5856. Registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 05693185. Lighthouse Financial Advice Limited, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4AB. Tel: 0207 562 5856. Registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 04795080.

Quilter Financial Planning Network only: This financial promotion was approved by Quilter Financial Services Ltd & Quilter Financial Ltd on 01 August 2022.