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Head Office:
119 George V Avenue
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 5SA

Tel: 01903 527000
Fax: 01903 505512


Why should you consider a maintenance program from Independent Options


Historically, tied agents such as Banks and Insurance Company salesmen have sold clients financial products often without regard to the clients existing financial goals. This has lead to clients accumulating different types of products and the feeling that their financial planning was disjointed and did not have a holistic or long-term aim. There was limited continuity and often the feeling of having to buy products so the adviser could be paid.

Advances in Financial Service markets and technology have meant that the professional Independent Financial Adviser can now deliver a true financial planning service on an ongoing basis. If a maintenance program is effected a long-term professional relationship can be established.

I hope you will agree that your financial adviser will need to be paid. Payment for the maintenance program on an agreed basis will ensure that a long-term relationship can be delivered and without the perceived obligation for the client to “buy” financial products.


What does a maintenance program and this relationship mean in practice?

A proactive service so that your financial goals are regularly updated.
One point of contact.
A full audit of your financial circumstances on an annual basis.
A well structured and actively managed portfolio.
A portfolio that can be amended to take into account changes to your financial goals, taxation, legislation and the financial markets.
An advisory not discretionary service, which means that your agreement is always obtained before any changes are made to your portfolio.
A business process approach to financial planning.
Reduction in paperwork.
Reduced administration.
If appropriate liaising and involving other professionals such as solicitors, accountants etc.
In the majority of cases access to your portfolio via the Internet.
Peace of mind that your financial planning is in professional hands.

The maintenance program is not right for everyone. However a significant number of our clients have found the maintenance program extremely valuable as it allows them to enjoy life knowing that their financial circumstances are under control and in the professional hands of Independent Options.

Independent Options is a trading style of @Options Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. @Options Ltd is entered on the FSA register (www.fsa.gov.uk/register) under reference 440552.