Our approach to investment

Independent advice. Individual fund selection.

Every portfolio is built from rigorous, bespoke fund research using FE Analytics — an independent, industry-leading platform for assessing funds on performance, cost, and suitability.

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FE Analytics fund research

We use FE Analytics to analyse and compare funds before any recommendation — giving you transparent, evidence-based decisions at fund level.

  • Performance-to-cost ratio assessment on every holding
  • Independent ratings and risk analysis across fund types
  • Benchmarking against sector peers and leading providers
  • Ongoing monitoring so underperforming funds are reviewed promptly

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Bespoke fund selection

Every recommendation is researched and selected for you — aligned to your goals, risk profile, and tax position.

  • Individual fund selection — not model portfolios
  • Access to data on 300,000+ investment instruments
  • Unit Trusts, OEICs, Investment Trusts, pensions, ETFs & VCTs
  • Regular reviews so your portfolio keeps working hard

Independent advice. Unbiased recommendations.

  • FCA-regulated
  • 40 years combined experience
  • FE Analytics research
  • Individual fund selection

How we use FE Analytics

FE Analytics is one of the most widely used fund analysis platforms in the UK advice market. It helps us cut through marketing claims and compare what funds actually deliver relative to their charges and risk.

Before we recommend any fund, we assess its track record, volatility, charges, and how it compares to alternatives in the same sector. That process is repeated at review meetings so your portfolio stays appropriate as markets and your circumstances change.

Combined with our own due diligence, FE Analytics supports clear, documented reasons for every fund we hold on your behalf — so you always understand why each part of your plan is there.

Comprehensive data

Comprehensive data & document coverage

We analyse more than 300,000 investment instruments when choosing your portfolio, including Unit Trusts & OEICs, Investment Trusts, pension funds, ETFs, and VCTs.

Benchmarking

Compare & benchmark funds

We compare funds on direct benchmarks such as Vanguard and other large competitive investment companies, and find the best fund charges at the lowest cost for you — demonstrating clear value.

Next step

Discuss your investment approach

Tell us about your goals — we will explain how our research process applies to your situation.

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