Business Details
9 Years
experience
Trusted Independent Financial Advisers in Arundel
At Ashington Financial, we are committed to delivering tailored financial advice that aligns with your unique needs and long-term goals. As a fully authorised and regulated Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), we operate with complete transparency and confidentiality, ensuring our clients receive unbiased recommendations. With over two decades of experience, we specialise in retirement planning, mortgages, investments, life and critical illness cover, and inheritance tax planning. Our independence allows us to access the entire market, providing clients with the most suitable products without restrictions. We prioritise building lasting relationships through personalised service, underpinned by a free initial consultation to discuss your financial aspirations.Our team, led by Alison Bestente, brings extensive expertise from working with high-net-worth individuals across diverse professions, including legal professionals. By combining in-depth market knowledge with a client-centric approach, we aim to optimise your financial outcomes while adhering to the highest regulatory standards. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our annual review service, ensuring your investments and plans evolve with your changing circumstances. We pride ourselves on clarity, professionalism, and a dedication to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with confidence.
Services
Retirement Planning
Mortgages
Investments
Life/Critical Illness Cover
Inheritance Tax Planning
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in independent financial advice.
- Our services are fully authorised and regulated by the FCA.
- We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation.
- We provide complete confidentiality to all clients.
- Our independence allows access to the entire market for unbiased recommendations.
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Services
Retirement Planning
Ashington Financial specialises in retirement planning, offering tailored strategies to maximise pension and investment income. With over 20 years of experience, we conduct comprehensive asset reviews and market-wide product comparisons to create customised retirement solutions. Our annual review service ensures ongoing alignment with evolving financial goals and market conditions.
Mortgages
We provide independent mortgage advice, leveraging our market-wide access to identify competitive products for first-time buyers, remortgagers, and buy-to-let investors. Our service includes free initial consultations, flexible application processes, and no financial penalties for declining recommendations, ensuring informed decision-making without obligation.
Investments
Our investment advisory services cover ISAs, unit trusts, and bonds, supported by 24/7 online portfolio access. We offer unbiased market-wide product comparisons and annual performance reviews, ensuring clients' investments align with their risk profiles and long-term financial objectives while maintaining full transparency.
Life/Critical Illness Cover
We help clients secure life and critical illness insurance policies tailored to their protection needs. By comparing market-wide options, we ensure comprehensive coverage at competitive rates, with free consultations to review existing policies or establish new protection strategies without financial commitment.
Inheritance Tax Planning
Our inheritance tax planning service assesses clients' assets to develop strategies for minimising tax liabilities. Through detailed reporting and market-wide product access, we create solutions to preserve wealth for beneficiaries while ensuring compliance with evolving tax regulations and personal financial goals.
People
Alison Bestente
Owner
Alison Bestente, with over 20 years as an Independent Financial Adviser, specialises in retirement planning and wealth management. Formerly employed by a building society, she serves high-net-worth clients across London, Surrey, and Sussex, offering tailored financial solutions grounded in extensive market expertise.
Questions
What services does Ashington Financial offer?
We provide retirement planning, mortgage advice, investment management, life/critical illness cover, and inheritance tax planning services tailored to individual client needs.
How is Ashington Financial different from other financial advisers?
As an independent firm regulated by the FCA, we access the entire market to provide unbiased recommendations without product restrictions or hidden fees.
Do you offer a free initial consultation?
Yes, we provide a free, no-obligation first consultation to discuss your financial requirements and explore suitable solutions.
Which areas do you serve?
We work with clients across London, Surrey, and Sussex, offering both in-person and remote advisory services.
Are your services regulated?
Yes, Ashington Financial is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under registration number 755733.
