Is restricted advice different to independent advice?

Restricted and independent advisers are equally qualified, offer the same quality of advice, and analyse client needs in the same way. The difference is in how the research is done. At Ginkgo Financial, we’re part of Quilter. Quilter’s research starts with the whole of the market, with products and investments going through a tough selection process before arriving at a recommended panel. We only select from this panel where there is a demonstrable benefit to you.

Do restricted advisers only have limited choice?

Not at Ginkgo Financial. By leveraging Quilter’s expertise, research and governance, we start with the whole of the market and then select from a carefully chosen panel of providers and investments. If the panel doesn’t exactly match your needs, we still have the flexibility to recommend solutions from the wider market.

What are the benefits of restricted advice?

Our restricted model offers reduced costs and fees, better value solutions thanks to Quilter’s buying power, reassurance from third-party experts who vet providers and products, and the flexibility to go wider than the panel if required. In practice, this gives clients the best of both worlds: high-quality, vetted solutions with whole-of-market flexibility.

How does Quilter’s research and governance process work?

Quilter uses a three-tier approach: oversight by an independent Investment Oversight Committee, day-to-day management by the Advice Investment Proposition Forum (with insights from independent experts such as Square Mile, Morning Star, Defaqto and Moody’s Analytics), and continuous monitoring of all funds. This ensures integrity, performance and quality in the solutions recommended.

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The best time to start a pension plan is now - and if you have already started, have a closer look at your arrangements to make sure you are on track.

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