Testimonials
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Kind words
“The vast majority of my clients arrive via referral. It’s the best form of praise you can receive for the service you provide, in a role that you love.”
Gemma Darcy
Director & Chartered Financial Planner
Laura Tracey | Partner, Freeths LLP
Gemma carried out a joint review for me and my fiancé; she made a number of recommendations tailored to our own unique circumstances and has really put our mind at rest. Gemma is responsive, honest and professional but at the same time, incredibly personable and...
Howard and Alison | Private Clients
The Visual Lifestyle Cashflow Plan did a great job of illustrating the potential of our pension pots. The meeting with John, Gemma’s Cashflow Manager, demonstrated to us that options we only considered as possibilities, are all now achievable and on top of that we can...
Professor Sarah O’Brien | Chief Nursing Officer, NHS & Martin O’Brien | Chartered Management Accountant/Finance Director
Experiencing Gemma’s Cashflow Planning Service and receiving our subsequent report was very valuable. It enabled us to make decisions about investment now that will ensure we have an adequate income to meet our planned future lifestyle. I also commissioned an NHS...
Mike and Louisa Swift | NHS Pension Service
The initial discussion with Gemma was very helpful and informative and provided a baseline on information to allow us to decide what further information we wanted to receive. We opted for four reports covering potential retirement at various ages and depending on...
Gemma Salmon | Private Client
We first met with Gemma at our home pre-Covid for an informal chat. I’d never discussed my finances with anyone, but she quickly made me feel comfortable and I felt supported through our following meetings and decisions. I lost my dad unexpectedly, which is one of the...
Dr Catrin Barwick | Radiologist
Gemma has been my financial adviser for four years and always been very approachable, friendly and easy to talk to. Although I believe I’m financially savvy, all the recent changes to the NHS pension scheme means it’s been great to have an expert on hand to offer any...
Jonni Musgrave | Private Client
To be honest I was terrified to seek advice initially as anything to do with finance can be really daunting. But Gemma was great. She was super clear and made a complicated situation fully understandable. She’s especially good during the current economic situation...
Kiki | Partner GP & Business Owner
We really appreciate the continuing advice Gemma gives us. It means we have a real sense of financial security. It’s so important to take advice to ensure you have the right protection for your personal needs.
Shaun Donnelly | Private Client
I asked Gemma for help to resolve a pension issue I was facing. She took the time to understand the problem, clearly explaining the paperwork that she needed and answering all my questions patiently and with consideration. Gemma not only resolved the issue, she also...
Dr Kathryn Leask | Medico Legal Adviser
I really like Gemma’s informal, non-stuffy approach. It makes such a refreshing change in my experience.
Jon Overton | Private Client
I’d been looking for a financial adviser to help me with my pensions for a long time. The fact that Gemma’s business Facebook depicted her as being very human and approachable was appealing and her website biography felt unique, personalised – that there was a real...
Dr Helen Rowley & Dr Samuel Naylor | Anaesthetists, NHS, London
Gemma is absolutely brilliant – we can’t praise her enough. Her approach is kind and caring and at no point did we feel patronised. We are both new to life insurance and were really impressed with her in-depth knowledge, feeling she went well beyond what was required...
Mark Wilson | Head of Service UK & Ireland, GE Vernona
I initially approached Gemma as I was looking for help with cashflow planning, along with advice and guidance as to when I could hope to retire. I was immediately put at ease, as she explored what it was I wanted to achieve, explaining what she could, and couldn’t do....
Sally-Anne Williamson | Reputation Management Consultant
Thanks to Gemma’s excellent financial knowledge – especially relating to tax – and by utilising her Cashflow Planning Service, I discovered I was able to retire four years early. Her expertise and friendly, sound advice meant I maximised my tax efficient saving...
Kate Baker | Macmillan Head of Therapies, Velindre Cancer Centre
When dealing with the creation of my NHS Pension Report, Gemma gave really clear, straightforward advice. No question was a silly question and she made us feel comfortable throughout all consultations.
Musa Ayoob | CEO, NQB Recruitment Solutions
Highly recommend Gemma Darcy – she is very knowledgeable, able to make “complex” simple and treats you like a human being rather than a pay day!
Dr Janet McDonagh | Medical Doctor, Whaley Bridge
I am one of those medical doctors who can cope with medical complexity but not financial complexity. Gemma has been very patient with me, while all the time ensuring I fully understand the advice she has given me on the ever changing and confusing NHS pension scheme...
Leasa Doran | Broadcast Trading Executive, Manchester
I would recommend Gemma; she has been a pleasure to deal with. She immediately understood my financial priorities, has consolidated my investments and I have already benefited from her services by receiving 20% tax relief. She understands my financial goals and has...