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Financial Consultants specialising in Business Protection, Group Life and Group Health
Canary Wharf London
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Business & Financial Consultants

We're an experienced, dynamic and growing group of advisors from all sectors of the financial services arena, all across the UK. Our team come from a background working and advising on pensions and investments, residential, buy to let and corporate mortgages , protection specialists, private medical insurance, banking and business advice. We specialise and focus on advising and arranging valuable protection for businesses and corporate clients, their families and employees throughout the whole of the UK. 

With decades of experience behind us, we understand the complexity and requirements of todays business leaders. We understand the risks you face and the rewards you wish to protect. Whether you want to restructure your remuneration more tax efficiently or provide the financial security to your fellow directors and partners, we can help. 

We work with you and listen to both your concerns and aspirations. Are you looking for tax efficient strategies to reward both yourself and your employees? Are you concerned about succession planning? Have you key people you wish to reward or need to insure?

We offer advice to business owners face to face (including online) and do not charge a fee. 

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Stephen Roddy

Partner & Financial Consultant

As a Co Founder and partner of Optima Health and Life, Stephen specialises in business protection. He comes from Vantage Health & Life were he held the position of Sales Director. Stephen helps strategise comprehensive risk management solutions tailored to safeguard the assets and continuity of enterprises against unforeseen adversities.

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Naz Riasat

Business Protection Adviser & Financial Consultant

A charismatic and financially astute leader with an aptitude for strategic planning and relationship development. Naz joins us from as a former financial planner where he was an associate partner at St. Jame's place wealth management. 

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Neill Craig

Business Protection Adviser

Drawing from a background in banking, our business protection adviser leverages a deep understanding of financial dynamics to tailor strategic solutions ensuring the resilience of enterprises against potential risks.

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Martyn Hopson

Business Protection Adviser

With over 30 years experience in financial service, I now help Directors Protect their Business, Protect their share value and Protect their Family with Tax efficient Insurance Products, Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Medical Insurance

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Simon French

Specialist Mortgage Adviser and Protection Adviser

Simon is a reliable and ethical advisor with a robust network across Surrey and Sussex, making him ideally positioned to provide expert guidance on Mortgages, Buy-to-Let (BTL) investments, Protection, and Later Life solutions. He holds CeMAP, CeRER, and CAS qualifications.

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Gerry McCready

Partner & Financial Consultant

As the Co Founder and partner of Optima Health and Life with over 30 years of combined experience in financial services, estate agency and the mortgage market, Gerry brings unparalleled expertise to crafting robust strategies safeguarding enterprises against potential risks.

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Gareth Barnes

Business Protection Adviser

As a protection adviser in Optima Health and Life, I specialise in safeguarding individuals, families, and businesses by providing tailored coverage solutions for their financial security.

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Stephen McCann

Business Protection Adviser 

As a Business Protection Advisor, I specialise in mitigating risks to ensure financial stability for both business owners and their families.

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Patrick Lowe

Business Protection Adviser

In the somewhat daunting world of insurance I want to offer clients expert advice and access to a broad range of products making the process of purchasing protection simple. With that, giving the client a bespoke offering to suit their needs and the continuity and comfort which comes from managing changes as life progresses.

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Alison Morrow

Business Protection Adviser

As a highly experienced and organized professional, I excel in delivering exceptional service and advice tailored to meet client needs. With a proven track record in my role as a Protection Specialist and previously as an Independent Financial Advisor (IFA), I am dedicated to ensuring quality outcomes for those I serve.

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