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Owen Meads
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Having originally joined Amber River DB Wood fresh from school in 1995, Owen went on to set up his own firm MLi Advice from 2006 until 2022 when he sold and returned to Amber River DB Wood.
He holds the Diploma in Regulated Planning as well as a pension transfer specialist qualification.
Owen prides himself on offering professional financial advice and has a passion in providing exceptional customer service.
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Mr & Mrs O - Leicester
The whole team at DB Wood are professional, courteous and extremely knowledgeable. Your investments are as safe as they can be with excellent returns over a period of time. The team can react to any situation fast and efficiently even if the government bring in new legislation.
The whole team at DB Wood are professional, courteous and extremely knowledgeable. Your investments are as safe as they can be with excellent returns over a period of time. The team can react to any situation fast and efficiently even if the government bring in new legislation. Mr & Mrs O - Leicester
Susan A - Essex
Friendly and professional team. Clear and concise communication. Excellent preparation for meetings with great follow-up. A genuine understanding of our personal circumstances and can therefore give tailored advice and guidance.
Friendly and professional team. Clear and concise communication. Excellent preparation for meetings with great follow-up. A genuine understanding of our personal circumstances and can therefore give tailored advice and guidance. Susan A - Essex
Mr & Mrs L - Grantham
I have been a client with DB Wood for many years, and they provide a first-class financial service. At any time my husband and I need any financial guidance they are always there to help. Everything about DB Wood’s is professional, friendly, efficient and they always follow up on everything they say they are going to do. I never have to chase anything and everything that we financially is fully explained in a way that my husband and I can understand. Without their support and guidance we wouldn’t have achieved the future financial plans we have in place.
I have been a client with DB Wood for many years, and they provide a first-class financial service. At any time my husband and I need any financial guidance they are always there to help. Everything about DB Wood’s is professional, friendly, efficient and they always follow up on everything they say they are going to do. I never have to chase anything and everything that we financially is fully explained in a way that my husband and I can understand. Without their support and guidance we wouldn’t have achieved the future financial plans we have in place. Mr & Mrs L - Grantham
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