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Our Colchester team include IFAs and Chartered Financial Planners looking after clients across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire.
Bringing together three of East Anglia’s leading independent financial advice firms, this highly-qualified team of financial planning consultants have been part of Amber River Group since October 2019.
Comprising financial planning teams from Emery (IFA) Ltd, Orwell Securities Ipswich Ltd and Scrutton Bland Financial Services Ltd under the Amber River banner, they specialise in wealth management services for high net worth individuals and provide corporate services to company directors and their staff.
They pride themselves on offering professional, detailed, holistic advice to a wide range of clients.
Meet Amber River's East Anglia team
Here are just some of the faces and stories behind our East Anglia team.
Our services
Whatever your hopes and dreams, and wherever you are in life, there are inevitably some important decisions and moments that can be difficult and time-consuming to work through. That’s why our team includes people with experience and technical knowledge spanning the financial planning spectrum, from the more straightforward to the most complex.
Retirement planning
When work stops, life continues. With careful planning, we can make sure you enjoy a fulfilling retirement
Business owners
Whatever stage your business is at, we'll help provide a future-proof financial framework
News and views from the team
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Mike Greely: piecing together the investment puzzle
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What to ask when choosing an income protection policy
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What to ask when taking out critical illness cover
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What to ask when taking out a life insurance policy
If your family relies on your income, life insurance is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to…
5 ways to make tax-efficient investments
Tax-efficient investments can make a huge difference to the amount of wealth you accumulate over time. We…
9 ways to reduce the inheritance tax bill for your family
There are many ways to reduce inheritance tax for your family. A good financial planner might be able to help…
Why everyone should set up a Power of Attorney
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How much should I save for a pension?
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Call: 01206 480 380
910 The Crescent, Highwoods, Colchester CO4 9YQ
Third Floor, Fitzroy House, Crown St, Ipswich IP1 3LG
Amber River East Anglia’s team is highly qualified, with more than half of the firm’s advisers holding or working towards Chartered status. The firm is also a member of The Consumer Duty Alliance and the Financial Vulnerability Taskforce. Together, they aim to promote greater understanding and good practice in protecting vulnerable consumers. These aims mirror the firm’s own values, and its commitment to helping clients achieve positive outcomes.
Small, but important print
We adhere to the FCA’s principles of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF). Read more here
Amber River East Anglia is a trading name of Emery (IFA) Limited, Scrutton Bland Financial Services Ltd and Orwell Securities (Ipswich) Limited.
Emery (IFA) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No: 526134. Registered Address: 910 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, CO4 9YQ. Registered in England & Wales, No. 03776035.
Scrutton Bland Financial Services Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No: 209451. Registered Address: 910 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, CO4 9YQ. Registered in England & Wales, No. 01288848.
Orwell Securities (Ipswich) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register No: 136914. Registered Address: 3rd Floor Fitzroy House, Crown Street, Ipswich, England, IP1 3LG. Registered in England & Wales, No. 01403899.
You can check the registration details of these companies at http://www.fca.org.uk/register.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate National Savings or some forms of mortgage, tax planning, taxation and trust advice, offshore investments or school fees planning.
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