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James Highett
Financial Planner
He originally trained as a certified accountant at a top 10 international accountancy firm, gaining a depth of experience that now helps private clients with their financial goals and ambitions. James advises on all aspects of personal finance, working with clients to build a long-term, sustainable and robust financial plan tailored to their needs.
In his spare time James enjoys following Gloucester rugby club, exploring the countryside with a pub somewhere along the way, and sharing good conversation with friends and family over dinners.
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Find out more about James and the Amber River HDA team...
Our team at Amber River HDA has been advising clients across the picturesque counties of Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and surrounding areas since the 1980s. We welcomed them to the Amber River Group in January 2022.
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MH, Cheltenham
I feel that HDA really do treat clients as individuals and do their best to achieve personal goals.
I feel that HDA really do treat clients as individuals and do their best to achieve personal goals.MH, Cheltenham
SJ, Nailsworth
HDA staff are always approachable and will explain complex issues in an easy to understand manner.
HDA staff are always approachable and will explain complex issues in an easy to understand manner.SJ, Nailsworth
RH, Gloucester
HDA's knowledge and advice has helped me understand how to secure and maintain a beneficial financial future for myself and family.
HDA's knowledge and advice has helped me understand how to secure and maintain a beneficial financial future for myself and family.RH, Gloucester
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