Jeff Smith
Financial Planning Consultant DipFA, CeRER®, PETR, CertLTCP in Tamworth
A little bit about Jeff
I have been a financial adviser for nearly 30 years. I specialise in giving pension advice, investment advice, mortgage advice, protection and equity release.
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Get in touch if you’d like to discuss the long-term benefits of including investing in your financial plans.
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An adviser’s insight
When is the right time to invest?
There’s always a degree of uncertainty when it comes to investing, so it’s natural for some people to feel nervous about it.
When the news is reporting stock market volatility, it’s understandable that some people might feel more cautious about investing. But including investments in your long-term financial plan is a smart way to give your money the best chance to grow.
Keeping money in cash might feel like a safe option, and having some money easily available is a sensible decision. But too much cash could end up costing you more because of inflation’s ability to eat away at the value of your savings. For example, when £10,000 is invested it can grow by 78% over 30 years, but if it was kept in a current account its value could actually reduce by 59%*.
There are lots of options when it comes to investing, and I’m here to guide you through them. I can help you decide things like which risk level is right for you, what types of investments to use to maximise your tax efficiency, and how to create an investment plan tailored to your circumstances and goals. I can also show you how different investment approaches could impact your finances over the long term.
If you’re thinking about how investing today can help create the life you want in the future, let’s talk about how I can support and guide you through the process.
The value of investments and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested.
Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change
*Based on an annual average investment return of 5% and inflation at 3%.
Services
Holistic planning
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.
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.
Business Services & Protection
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
General Insurance
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
Mortgage
First time buyers, remortgages, buy-to-let.
Qualifications
Diploma for Financial Advisers
- The Diploma for Financial Advisers from the London Institute of Banking and Finance is the primary award for financial planners that develops core technical understanding across a broad range of key financial planning areas.
Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice
- The Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Advice builds on existing skills and knowledge, enabling advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities and offer a sophisticated and comprehensive approach to financial management.
Certificate in Regulated Equity Release
- Develops specialist knowledge to understand different customer needs and to be able to advise on the different types of equity release products and the risks and benefits associated with taking out a scheme.
CeMAP Diploma - Level 4
- The CeMAP Diploma elevates expertise and knowledge in mortgage advice.
Level 6 Pension Transfers
- This module provides expertise on pension transfers and builds practical skills so that advisers can excel when making recommendations.
Certificate in Long-Term Care & Later Life Planning
- CertLTCP is a specialised qualification covering the UK long-term care planning environment, including the responsibilities of the NHS and local authorities, long term care insurance and the financial assistance options available.
Location
Jeff's location
Tamworth
Midlands area
United Kingdom
Jeff offers expert financial advice to suit your needs, covering Tamworth and the surrounding areas.
More about me
I am a Financial Adviser based in Tamworth, Staffordshire, drawing on nearly 30 years of experience within financial services. My focus is on guiding individuals, families, and businesses through key areas of financial planning, including retirement planning, investments, estate planning, protection, mortgages, and equity release. I am also qualified to give advice on defined benefit pensions (also known as final salary pensions).
My objective is to help people feel reassured in the present, prepared for the future, and confident that their financial interests are being supported. It’s about providing clear, steady guidance that leads to long-term security and well-being.
Away from work I enjoy travelling and keeping fit, currently taking part in many triathlon events.
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.
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