Financial Planning & Mortgage Clinic

Bigmore Associates is bringing our expertise to your company.

With the ever-changing financial landscape, having access to the most up to date regulations, information, products and/or offers can make the difference between finding the best possible option for you vs whatever the internet suggests. Speaking with a qualified expert in financial services can help you do just that. This is why Bigmore Associates is offering a free, in-house clinic for your company. By bringing our advisors to you, we can help start you on the path of a strong financial future.

Whether you are looking for the basics of how to begin, or have questions about the next steps for you, we welcome anyone and everyone who is looking to understand or change their financial life.

You can book a meeting with one of our advisors to discuss:

Pensions

Providing you with professional pensions advice to help you save, tax-efficiently into a pension plan for a financially secure retirement.


Retirement

Our professional financial planners will guide you throughout your retirement journey as your needs and income requirements change.


Mortgages

We'll find the right mortgage for you and take care of the application process on your behalf.


Protection

With adequate personal protection in place, you and your family can have peace of mind.


How it Works

Your free review meeting will broadly consist of:

Sessions will be open for pre-booking. There may be walking appointments available but pre-booking is suggested to guarantee your slot. 

How to Book Your Place

Meetings will be set on a prearranged date which you can find in the email sent from your internal company contact.
If you are interested in booking an appointment please reply to that email and note which topic you would like to discuss. 

The Team of Advisors

Clare Ridlington

Head of Advisory, Chartered Financial Planner
FPFS

Clare joined Bigmore Associates as a Chartered Financial Planner in 2021 and was made Head of Advisory in 2023. She brings with her over 19 years of industry experience. Highly qualified as a Fellow of the Professional Finance Society she previously worked at Standard Life Assurance Co as a Business Relationship Manager. Clare is passionate about helping clients achieve financial freedom and she can use her many skills to assist them on every step of that journey.

Outside of work Clare enjoys travelling around the UK and Europe with her husband and two sons.

Chris Layzell

Chris Layzell

Head of Mortgages & Protections
Cert CII (MP & ER)

Chris deals with all aspects of mortgages & protections including purchases, remortgages, buy to let mortgages and supporting life cover, as well as becoming an equity release specialist.

Chris is a big sports fan and keen cyclist; he can often be found cruising around the Surrey Hills in his spare time.

Highlights from our Insights Page

Our Insights page is filled with information and tips covering every aspect of our business, your financial life and financial wellbeing. Here are some pieces which might be of interest to you. 

Knowing how much is enough in retirement is as unique as each person’s favourite tea biscuit. With careful planning and a thorough review of past, current and future finances, you might just be able to discover what that magic number is for you. 

The choice you make when it comes to obtaining a new mortgage deal will depend on the lending market, your needs, wants and affordability. Let’s take a look at what each option is and why you might, or might not, choose them.

It is a beautiful gesture to be financially generous to the people who matter to you. Yet as you grow older, you must prioritise making sure you will have financial stability in your later years. Striking a balance between the two can be a challenge.

Personal protections are insurance products that protect you from personal risk. In this mini guide you will learn what some of the most common types of personal protections are, how they work and why you might need them.

In addition to the above, Bigmore Associates offers a range of services including:

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To learn more about Bigmore Associates visit our About Us page.