Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley Reviews 29

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

12 Victoria Road, S70 2BB Barnsley, South Yorkshire, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having met Darren Goodall to discuss pensions drawdown and investment strategies I came away impressed with the depth and breadth of his knowledge, his can do attitude and personable approach. I woul... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have found Darren Goodall of Informed Financial Planning to be a very good financial adviser. He asks a lot of questions and really listens to your plans about life going forward. He not only advise... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Darren is always helpful and knows his business well but always speaks at a level that he knows we’re happy with. Nevertheless if we don’t understand anything he is always anxious to clarify until w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having dealt with Darren Goodall and IFP since 2012 and knowing that he dealt with my Father for many years I have been very pleased with his help. I like Darren's style and consider him to be a frie... See more

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Company details

  1. Financial Consultant
  2. Financial Planner

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Informed Financial Planning are an award-winning firm of Independent Financial Planners with Corporate Chartered Status. Our mission is to help our clients make smart financial decisions through building relationships based on uncompromising trust, knowledge and expertise. We accomplish this by offering holistic and comprehensive financial advice to help our clients prioritise and achieve their life goals. Our range of services include retirement planning, investments, tax planning, insurance and cash management. We are 100% employee owned and totally independent, meaning we can provide advice relating to products from the whole of the market.


Contact info

  • 12 Victoria Road, S70 2BB, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

  • 01226 233 816

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pension and investment advice

Having met Darren Goodall to discuss pensions drawdown and investment strategies I came away impressed with the depth and breadth of his knowledge, his can do attitude and personable approach. I would be happy to recommend him to a friend.
Michael G

January 15, 2024
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Hello Judith and Michael, sorry for the delayed response, we are very thankful you have given positive feedback about IFP. It really means a lot to us all, Darren has been informed of your words and is happy that you are pleased with his and IFP's services.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

I have found Darren Goodall of Informed Financial Planning to be a very good financial adviser. He asks a lot of questions and really listens to your plans about life going forward. He not only advises how best to structure your finances to achieve those plans but also challenges ideas you may have for better ways of achieving your goals.

January 10, 2022
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Hi Marie

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave IFP a 5* review. I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Darren and we're delighted that you're happy with his service.

Kind regards,

Jessica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pension arrangements.

I have recently worked with Darren to consolidate my pension arrangements having ignored them many years. He and his team were both professional and friendly and explained everything clearly including any costs associated with my options. I would definitely recommend Darren and IFP to anyone.

September 11, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Hi David

Thank you for taking the time to leave IFP a review. Your support is very much appreciated and we are delighted that you would be happy to recommend us.

We look forward to working with you in the future!

Kind regards,

Jessica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Darren Goodall has always given us…

Darren Goodall has always given us reliable, constructive advice explaining the outcomes of different options in a concise and easily understandable way.

July 23, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Hi Sharon

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5* star review. I will make sure to pass your kind words on to Darren and I'm delighted you are happy with the service Informed Financial Planning provide.

We look forward to seeing you again!

Kind regards,

Jessica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IFP and Darren Goodall.

IFP and Darren Goodall have, for many years, given me accurate, honest and reliable service and advice. I have complete trust in their work. The results in respect of my investments have always been positive.

July 23, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Afternoon John

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and thank you for being a loyal client over the years! I will make sure to pass your words on to Darren Goodall.

We are delighted you are happy with our service and have trust in our work, that's exactly what we aim for and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kind regards,

Jessica

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class reliable trustworthy expert advice

Darren Goodall has been advising me for a number of years and I have received sensible and well considered expert based knowledge on my financial and related decisions. Darren is courteous, knowledgeable, experienced, diligent and has an eye for detail. Highly recommended.

June 7, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Hi John. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star review. We're delighted that you're happy with Darren's service and we'll be sure to pass the feedback on! Thanks again, reviews like this make such a difference to our organisation. Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with them a long time

Been with them a long time
Always very helpful

May 23, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Hi Mr Thorpe, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5* review. We really value your support. Kind regards, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic financial advisors

Fantastic financial advisors. Looking after my pension for me for the last few years and feels like it is in very good hands.

April 6, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Thank you so much for your 5* review! Your support really means a lot and makes such a difference to our organisation. Kind regards, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A vote of confidence

When obtaining advice in relation to finance you need to have confidence in the people you deal with. My experience of dealing with IFP is one of straight talking advice that I feel confident about. They are thorough and professional but deal with the facts for you to decide. If you want to be pampered go to a spa.

April 2, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Morning Paul. Thank you for taking the time to leave a 5* review. We're delighted you are happy with Darren's service and we'll ensure the feedback is passed on! Thank you for the vote of confidence! Kind regards, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My transfer

I've received good financial advice on matters of interest to me and received particular good help at the beginning of my pension transfer as i had left it late

April 2, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Morning Mr Buttery. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a 5* review, we really appreciate your support. We're delighted you experienced a good service in relation to your pension transfer! Thanks again, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always looks at the bigger picture

Darren has always been knowledgeable and attentive. He is definitely one of my trusted advisors. I like to bounce ideas off him and I know he will advise, as though it was his family he was advising. He always looks at the bigger picture for me and my family. Thank you for the many years of guidance Darren

April 1, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Morning Asif. What a brilliant review, thank you so much for taking the time to do this. We are delighted that you're happy with Darren's service! Kind regards, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great support and advice

Great support and advice, as always, from Darren as well as really good communication and support from his team - they take the time to get to know clients very well so that they really understand their situation and can flag any potential future changes, which enables them to give sound and considered advice for now and the future

March 27, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Morning Julie. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. We are delighted that you're happy with Darren's service! Kind regards, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Darren Goodall IFP

Always helpful efficient and courteous.
Experts in financial matters.

March 8, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Afternoon Roger. Many thanks for leaving this 5* review, your support is very much appreciated and we're delighted that you're happy with our service. Kind regards, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Knowing your product and your customers.

Darren is always helpful and knows his business well but always speaks at a level that he knows we’re happy with. Nevertheless if we don’t understand anything he is always anxious to clarify until we have a full grasp of the situation. He always seems to know what we are looking to do next and that comes from him working with us for a good number of years.

February 23, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Hi Pauline, thank you for leaving a 5* review, we really appreciate it. We're delighted you're happy with Darren's service and thank you for being a loyal client over the years. Kind regards, Team IFP

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer experience, despite COVID regulations!

Despite Covid regs, our ongoing relationship with Darren continues to give us a great customer experience. His easy going, yet professional manner is reassuring and expert, but above all enjoyable and makes us feel extremely confident in our choice of provider.

February 19, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Morning Kevin. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. We really appreciate the support and we're delighted you continue to value the relationship, despite the difficulties of COVID. Thank you for being a loyal client over the years. Kind regards, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Financial advice for retirement

I contacted Informed Financial Planning for advice regarding investment of my pension on retirement from full time working. The proposal produced for me by one of their senior financial advisors was clearly explained to me, including any fees for administration of my investments. Since then, any queries I may have had have been answered promptly and professionally. I have no hesitation in recommending Informed Financial Planning for retirement planning.

February 15, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Morning Geraldine. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5* review. We really appreciate the support and you recommending our services. Thanks again, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IFP Professional services

IFP provide a bespoke, holistic, friendly and professional approach to the complex world of pensions, investments etc. A transparent, honest, informed and non-sales driven approach is both refreshing and appreciated. They are a quality outfit with a great approach to sensitive and challenging matters. I would wholeheartedly recommend their services and expertise.

February 8, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Good Morning. Thanks to all at Gibson Booth for taking the time to leave a 5* review. We really appreciate the support and it's been a pleasure working with you over the many years! Kind regards, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Confidence

Having dealt with Darren Goodall and IFP since 2012 and knowing that he dealt with my Father for many years I have been very pleased with his help.
I like Darren's style and consider him to be a friend, and enjoy his visits(pre-lock-down) and now by Zoom.He gives me confident s in his management by his easy and friendly manner and advice

February 7, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Morning Mr Beard. Many thanks for taking the time to leave a 5* review, support like this makes such a difference to our organisation. It's been a pleasure working with you over the years, thank you for being such a loyal client. Kind regards, Team IFP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service above and beyond the normal

I am writing to express my thanks for recent work undertaken on my behalf in transferring funds from a very difficult company to my account in Informed Financial Planning. I am grateful for all the work done to achieve this goal through my financial planner Darren Goodall but especially his PA Anita Gardham who ground through many long phone calls to execute this work on my behalf. I am writing this to recommend a service which I felt went the extra mile to achieve its goal.

February 4, 2021
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Reply from Informed Financial Planning - Barnsley

Morning Kenneth. Thank you so much for your kind, 5* review. We really appreciate the support and we're delighted that you're happy with our service. We've made sure to pass your feedback on to both Darren and Anita! Kind regards, Team IFP.

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