I can offer advice in all areas of financial planning. Mortgages, pensions, investments, savings, life insurance, critical illness cover and long term care finance. Call today for a free financial review, first meeting is always free.
Served areas
- Fife, Lothians, Central Scotland
Services
Very pleased with the thoroughness of the process; with the clarity of the analysis; the range of options provided; and the explanations and advice given. Reasonable fees and prompt service. I contacted Wendy re advice concerning my personal pension plan. Very impressed with the time she devoted to my issue and the help that she gave me in resolving it.
Based in Wetherby, between Leeds, York and Harrogate, we offer investment advice to clients across the UK with pension, ISA or investment portfolio assets of over 200,000. No initial face-to-face meeting is needed, unless you want one. No fee is charged for an initial assesment of your circumstances to see what we can do to help.
No face-to-face appointment is required for mortgage work. We process most mortgage applications entirely based on phone and email conversations, which means less hassle for you, and faster mortgage approvals. We charge no fee for arranging mortgages more than 150,000. However, for mortgages under 150,000 an arrangement fee may apply.
Look at any current life insurance policies you may have, including employer cover, to check if they offer value for money. Check policies for inclusions, exclusions and other small print to make sure that when your family needs the money, the life insurance company pays out. Use trusts, if appropriate, to ensure that life insurance pay-outs avoid inheritance tax - this can save thousands. Perhaps most importantly, we will deal with the application process for you to make sure that no relevant information is missed.
Reviews (18)
Angela Singh
Nov 25, 2021
We have known of Wendy for the last few years now. Wendy has always been straight to the point with lots of options but the bestest advice to suit our needs. Wendy is so thorough and prompt so that we feel we can trust what we ask of Wendy. She is seriously one of the best advisors, we have used and continue to be. We were due a new mortgage fixed rate and we were only just thinking about it but coincidentally Wendy contacted us reminding us that our fixed-rate was due soon with all the information we didn't need to ask about and about the best rate going!
So today, we have lesser stress at searching but are so glad that we felt we had our backs because Wendy had us on her work schedule in advance! Thank you. From Sunny and Angela
So today, we have lesser stress at searching but are so glad that we felt we had our backs because Wendy had us on her work schedule in advance! Thank you. From Sunny and Angela
David Jackson
May 04, 2021
Rita Tojeiro
Feb 15, 2021
I first approached Wendy in 2015 to arrange our first mortgage and life insurance. Her approach is refreshing - to the point, no nonsense. So when it came to moving again, 6 years later, I didn't hesitate in contacting her again. Our situation was perhaps a little more complicated this time around, but that was no bother, and the mortgage is all arranged.
I highly recommend her services - very responsive, direct, and has not yet let us down. I really really have no wish to move again for a very long time, but if I do, I will definitely be reaching out for a 3rd time!
I highly recommend her services - very responsive, direct, and has not yet let us down. I really really have no wish to move again for a very long time, but if I do, I will definitely be reaching out for a 3rd time!
David Gibson
Dec 03, 2018
I used the services of Matthew Harris to facilitate my DB pension transfer. I considered a number of other IFAs before I chose Matt. He impressed me with his knowledge and his approach to the process. His quote was also one of the most competitive. During the transfer process, he kept me up to date, and challenged my thinking to make sure I was aware of all factors before making a final decision. Matt completed the process in a very timely manner. Matt listened carefully to my wishes before suggesting an investment strategy to meet my future needs. I would recommend his services in this area.
Colin Adams
Nov 14, 2018
Used Wendy's services twice now for a mortgage, once to re-mortgage and once to buy, and her service has been excellent. Both times the deals have been sorted out quickly, she always replies to emails immediately and keeps you up to date with progress. Would highly recommend using her for any mortgage needs.
Drew Metcalfe
Jan 19, 2018
Wendy is a godsend. She found us a very competitive mortgage several years ago and her professionalism and attentiveness was frankly faultless. She has recently been back in touch without any prompting to highlight a special lower rate our current mortgage lender is offering which we would have simply missed and its was so simple to arrange. It is very nice to be able to trust that Wendy will be in touch if there are improved or better options available to us. Thanks Wendy.
Andrew Pattinson
Jan 03, 2018
I asked Wendy Cochran to review the benefits of moving a final salary pension scheme. They provided a very quick response to my initial request, asking me to provide comprehensive details about the scheme and once I had done this they provided a detailed report on my circumstances within 2 days. The report was comprehensive, insightful and completely free. They recommended I take no action. Given this denied them an opportunity to earn a fee I genuinely believe they acted in my best interests.
Kevin D.
Dec 25, 2017
I contacted Wendy Cochran because I was looking to transfer a final salary pension. Initially, I chose them because they were verified and qualified, and had clear details on their website that covered my area of interest. I was also keen to be able to conduct the correspondence online which I also gleaned from the website. From the outset I received very clear information from Matthew concerning fees and at what point they would be charged and a clear view of the process stages that would be required to achieve the transfer.
The advice I was given was very professional and constructive and in my case changed my view that the transfer was not right for me at this point in time. I will certainly use Wendy Cochran in future when the time is right for me
The advice I was given was very professional and constructive and in my case changed my view that the transfer was not right for me at this point in time. I will certainly use Wendy Cochran in future when the time is right for me
Chris Linfoot
Dec 19, 2017
I contacted Wendy Cochran Independent Financial Advice with regard to transferring my DB pension to another platform. After sending all my paperwork and details, Matthew Harris carried out an analysis and determined that the transfer would not be in my best interests. Their fee structure means that they only receive payment if the transfer is completed, so this initial work was carried out at their expense. I appreciated the time and effort that Matthew put in and the advice that he gave me.
Tracey Roberts
May 04, 2017
I contacted Matt about a potential defined benefit transfer. The process was very straight forward and I was able to complete a fact find and risk questionnaire all online. Matt reviewed my details and was able to provide a response quickly and via email, clearly detailing the reasons for his views. Extremely happy with the service received and I would not hesitate in contacting Matt again for future advice.
David Finnegan
Dec 26, 2016
Wendy had set up a property investment for my wife and I a few years ago, which we were very happy with. When we subsequently needed advice on retirement and investment options, we had no hesitation in getting back in touch. We then met with Matt, who provided equally clear, unambiguous and reassuring responses to our queries. The actions agreed were carried out very quickly and efficiently. It was a pleasure doing business with both Wendy and Matt, and we would strongly recommend them to others. Eunice & Dave, Fife, September 2016
Jackie Rolland
Nov 14, 2016
I recently came into quite a large inheritance and required advice on how best to make it work for me. I contacted Wendy Cochran who came to my home and went through several options with me. She spoke plainly and simply to someone who has no financial knowledge and gave lots of opportunities to ask questions. Due to her excellent advice I have now been able to invest my inheritance and stop working as I receive enough from my investment to make it worth while. Wendy also looked at my private pension and advised of a better way to use this money to give a better return when I reach the age of retirement.
I have always found it very easy to contact Wendy and she is always very quick to respond to any queries I may have. First class service and one I personally would highly recommend.
I have always found it very easy to contact Wendy and she is always very quick to respond to any queries I may have. First class service and one I personally would highly recommend.
Jo Simpson
Wendy is down to earth and really knows her stuff. She uses plain English, which is refreshing (and encouraging given that I know nothing about the world of financial management), but I'm sure she can talk Hedge Fund, Gilt, Equities or OEIC to anyone who shows an aptitude! Her reports are very easy to follow, she makes easy to understand suggestions and I feel involved in the management of my finances now. Past fund managers left me feeling that I wasn't in control of my own funds. I would highly recommend Wendy.
Jackie Rolland
I recently came into quite a large inheritance and required advice on how best to make it work for me. I contacted Wendy Cochran who came to my home and went through several options with me. She spoke plainly and simply to someone who has no financial knowledge and gave lots of opportunities to ask questions. Due to her excellent advice I have now been able to invest my inheritance and stop working as I receive enough from my investment to make it worth while.
Wendy also looked at my private pension and advised of a better way to use this money to give a better return when I reach the age of retirement.
I have always found it very easy to contact Wendy and she is always very quick to respond to any queries I may have. First class service and one I personally would highly recommend.
Wendy also looked at my private pension and advised of a better way to use this money to give a better return when I reach the age of retirement.
I have always found it very easy to contact Wendy and she is always very quick to respond to any queries I may have. First class service and one I personally would highly recommend.
Drew Metcalfe
Wendy is a godsend. She found us a very competitive mortgage several years ago and her professionalism and attentiveness was frankly faultless. She has recently been back in touch without any prompting to highlight a special lower rate our current mortgage lender is offering which we would have simply missed and its was so simple to arrange. It is very nice to be able to trust that Wendy will be in touch if there are improved or better options available to us. Thanks Wendy.
Andrew Pattinson
I asked Wendy Cochran to review the benefits of moving a final salary pension scheme. They provided a very quick response to my initial request, asking me to provide comprehensive details about the scheme and once I had done this they provided a detailed report on my circumstances within 2 days. The report was comprehensive, insightful and completely free. They recommended I take no action. Given this denied them an opportunity to earn a fee I genuinely believe they acted in my best interests.
Kevin
I contacted Wendy Cochran because I was looking to transfer a final salary pension. Initially, I chose them because they were verified and qualified, and had clear details on their website that covered my area of interest. I was also keen to be able to conduct the correspondence online which I also gleaned from the website. From the outset I received very clear information from Matthew concerning fees and at what point they would be charged and a clear view of the process stages that would be required to achieve the transfer.
The advice I was given was very professional and constructive and in my case changed my view that the transfer was not right for me at this point in time. I will certainly use Wendy Cochran in future when the time is right for me
The advice I was given was very professional and constructive and in my case changed my view that the transfer was not right for me at this point in time. I will certainly use Wendy Cochran in future when the time is right for me
Susan Brown
Wendy has helped us when moving house and again when remortgaging this year. She got us a great deal on both occasions (especially as we had been in a tricky position with a previous debt and were struggling to get a mortgage anywhere). I can definately recommend Wendy and Dalbeath Financial highly.