In the Media
MFP Wealth Management is recognised as an expert in investments and financial life planning. Justin has been quoted in various press newspapers, magazines and online – for more information click on the links below to read the articles.
Financial Planner Online – Kathy appointed Marketing Director – 5th April 2012
The professional magazine of the CII covered the story of Kathy joining MFP Wealth Management, so read the full story here:
The Independent on Sunday – Wealth Check – 1st April 2012
Justin advises an ambitious entrepreneur on how to build her investment portfolio and work towards achieving her long term goals. Click the logo below to read the full article.
FT Adviser – Comment on the 2012 Budget’s proposed changes to pensions tax relief – 14th March 2012
Any chancellor who chooses to remove higher-rate tax relief on pension contributions will go down in history as the architect of the demise of pension saving as we know it – Justin comments on this proposed move.
Wealth Check: Financial advice for another reader of The Independent on Sunday - 5th February 2012
Justin was asked to provide financial advice to graduate Matthew Cooksey from Kingston-Upon-Thames, who wanted a place of his own in London but was finding it unaffordable when his wages meant he spent so much time in the red.
The article appeared in the Independent on Sunday’s ‘Wealth Check’ feature.
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FT Adviser – The future for financial services in the UK in 2050 looks bleak – 1st february 2012
Justin comments on the tough decisions the government needs to make for the long term benefit of the sector.
Wealth Check: Financial advice for a reader of The Independent on Sunday – 11th December 2011
Justin was asked to provide financial advice to 24 year old Alice from London, an Independent on Sunday reader who featured in the regular column ‘Wealth Check’. Justin used his expertise in financial planning to advise Alice on how she should manage her finances over the next 6 years to enable her to achieve her goal of buying her first home by the age of 30. Click the logo below to read the full article:
FT Adviser from the Financial Times - Employer contributions are key for pension savings 15th December 2011
Research has shown that employer contributions are the most important factor to increase the likelihood of employees saving into a workplace pension scheme. Justin comments on the research findings:
FT Adviser from the Financial Times – Investors disconnect from risk attitude – 1st December 2011
The personal finance publication, FT Advisor, published key statistics from an Axa Wealth survey that highlighted the difference between consumers’ perceived investment risk appetite, and their actual risk appetite. Justin was asked to comment and his words appear towards the end of the article. Click on the elink below to read the article:
Daughters look to mum for a lead on pensions as tougher retirement
beckons – Sunday 13th November 2011
Findings from a recent report about Women and Pensions explains the difference in attitudes towards pensions between the generations, and highlights some of the challenges faced by young women of today, compared to those faced by their mums. Justin provides some tips for readers to consider when it comes to saving for their retirement.
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Government U-turn over state retirement age – 13th and 14th October 2011
This was a widely published story about the Government announcing changes to the planned increase in the state pension age for women. The Department for Work and Pensions said a plan to raise the state pension age to 66 in 2020 would be delayed by six months from April 2020 to October 2020.
Justin was asked to comment on the move and he was quoted in the following publications:
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FT Adviser from the Financial Times – IFA member of Buy With Confidence 7th October 2011
The Financial Times publication covers the story that MFP Wealth Management has become the first IFA business in Dorset to be accepted as a member of the Buy With Confidence scheme:
Justin stars in Which? magazine October 2011
The story of Justin’s appearance in Which? magazine and on the Which? Local website was picked up by the following publications:
Interview with Natalie Fast of New Model Adviser’s City Wire April 2011
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NEWS RELEASE
September 2011
Which? Local-recommended financial adviser from Christchurch stars in Which? magazine
Local Chartered IFA Justin King of MFP Wealth Management was asked to advise – and star in – the renowned consumer magazine Which?. MFP Wealth Management is one of the most highly rated adviser firms on Which? Local out of more than 500 listed on the consumer website.
King of Mudeford, Christchurchwas interviewed for an article entitled ‘How to choose an IFA’, and his advice was also captured on video to appear on the Which? Local website – a free website allowing Which? subscribers to recommend and rate local service providers they have used.
As the largest consumer organisation in the UK, with over 1.2 million subscribers, Which? also runs a division called Which? Local dedicated to providing members with recommendations, made by Which? Members, for traders and services in the UK.
King’s ranking as one of Which? Local’s highest rated financial advisers in the UK is testament to his passionate approach to advising clients and his dedication to providing a highly professional, personalised service. “I am privileged to help Which? consumers gain insight in to how to choose a trusted financial adviser,” said King.
“At MFP Wealth Management we pride ourselves on really understanding what’s important to our clients before advising how best they structure their finances to live a fulfilled life,” King continues. “I’m thrilled that so many of our clients feel so positively about their experience with us that they have taken time to recommend us on Which? Local.”
The article will appear in the October edition of Which? magazine.
To view the video or find out more about MFP Wealth Management visit http://www.mfpwealthmanagement.co.uk/about/
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Notes to Editors
About MFP Wealth Management
Justin King founded MFP Wealth Management after 20 years in the financial services industry and specialises in offering a rather unique service in the UK of holistic financial life planning. His aim is to inspire, motivate and guide his clients to achieve their chosen lifestyle. As an accredited Chartered Financial Planner and Certified Financial Planner, King is also the only Registered Life Planner® in Dorset and Hampshire.
MFP Wealth Management – the only Chartered Financial Planning firm in the Christchurch and Bournemouth area – is located at 88 Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4AS and can be contacted on 01425 279212 or via email at info@mfpwealthmanagement.co.uk
For more information about MFP Wealth Management visit www.mfpwealthmanagement.co.uk
About Which?
Which? is a product-testing and consumer campaigning charity, which engages in advocacy campaigns on various consumer protection issues and aims to promote informed consumer choice in the purchase of goods and services, by testing products, highlighting inferior products or services, raising awareness of consumer rights and offering independent advice.
As the largest consumer organisation in the UK, with over 1.2 million subscribers, Which? also runs a division called Which? Local dedicated to providing members with recommendations, made by Which? members, for traders and services in theUK.
From plumbers to plasterers, accountants to tree surgeons, Which? Local features over 105,000 recommendations. All Which? members have access to an easy to use website with user friendly search options and helpful maps to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
All of the Which? ‘How to’ videos and indeed the ‘Advice’ section on Which? Local is available to non members via the website meaning the videos can be viewed by everyone at http://local.which.co.uk/advice/article_series/?series_id=30 .