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Martin Watkins
Independent Financial Planner
Martin is married with two daughters and whilst no longer competing in rowing, he has completed the Great River Race three years running. He enjoys cycling in the Surrey Hills when he's not transporting his wife and daughters to netball!
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Find out more about Martin and the Amber River SFIA team...
Amber River SFIA provides a variety of financial planning services, from investments to mortgages, while also specialising in School Fees Planning. Their advisers aim to build a lasting relationship with clients. They take pleasure in witnessing them achieving their goals, helping them to adapt their personalised financial plan if and when surprises occur along the way.
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Mr Hewland, London
It was my accountant who recommended SFIA to help me organise my pension. My adviser has been very helpful in describing – using layman’s terms – the various options and pension products available and scheduling yearly catch-up meetings to review pension performance and changes to the fund.
It was my accountant who recommended SFIA to help me organise my pension. My adviser has been very helpful in describing – using layman’s terms – the various options and pension products available and scheduling yearly catch-up meetings to review pension performance and changes to the fund. Mr Hewland, London
A client, Dorset
I have no hesitation in recommending my adviser for giving me sound and trustworthy advice. The products that SFIA provide have been extremely suitable for my financial needs and the backup and support is always there when you need it.
I have no hesitation in recommending my adviser for giving me sound and trustworthy advice. The products that SFIA provide have been extremely suitable for my financial needs and the backup and support is always there when you need it. A client, Dorset
Mr Bailey, London
My adviser weighed up my needs and lifestyle very thoroughly and efficiently and was constantly upbeat despite my having only quite modest means. She was right on target with ideas and showed an excellent understanding of my situation, allying this to an upbeat and friendly attitude which inspired confidence and assurance.
My adviser weighed up my needs and lifestyle very thoroughly and efficiently and was constantly upbeat despite my having only quite modest means. She was right on target with ideas and showed an excellent understanding of my situation, allying this to an upbeat and friendly attitude which inspired confidence and assurance. Mr Bailey, London
Alice, St Albans
A consolidated school fees plan with a pension funded by my business provided instant access to fund, solving my cashflow problems, while the accrued pension lump will enable me to pay the school fees and any outstanding mortgage.
A consolidated school fees plan with a pension funded by my business provided instant access to fund, solving my cashflow problems, while the accrued pension lump will enable me to pay the school fees and any outstanding mortgage. Alice, St Albans
Ms Saini
We’ve been with the SFIA group for many years. They’ve always been great and helpful with any concerns we’ve had in regard to our investment and finances. Aman is extremely professional and knowledgeable, and she takes a full interest in her clients and their concerns.
We’ve been with the SFIA group for many years. They’ve always been great and helpful with any concerns we’ve had in regard to our investment and finances. Aman is extremely professional and knowledgeable, and she takes a full interest in her clients and their concerns. Ms Saini