Unveiling Financial Advice: Independent vs. Restricted Advisors

Welcome to another enlightening episode of Podcasts for Business. Today, we delve into the intricacies of financial advice with Dan Willers from Robertson Baxter. Discover the key differences between independent and restricted financial advisors and how these distinctions can impact your financial planning strategy.

In this episode, Dan clarifies what truly sets independent advisors apart, namely their ability to explore the whole market for the best financial products and solutions. Learn why impartiality and a broader toolkit can make a difference when working towards your financial goals.

We also uncover the responsibilities of advisors beyond the initial setup of your financial investments, ensuring your portfolio aligns with your personal aspirations and risk tolerance. Whether you’re a soon-to-be retiree or an eager entrepreneur, understanding these nuances can help you make informed choices.

So sit back, relax, and join us as we explore the vital role financial advice plays in achieving your financial objectives, and learn how to make the best decision when selecting between independent and restricted advisors.

Awards we’ve received along the way

2025 – Highly Commended Trainee of the Year Award

2025 – Professional Adviser Awards

Finalist - Adviser Firm of the Year – North East

2025 – Professional Adviser Awards

Finalist - Best Client Engagement (Adviser)

2025 – Professional Adviser Awards

Finalist - Best Adviser Firm for Vulnerable Client Care

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Director of the Year

Antony Barton

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Independent Financial Adviser of the Year

Antony Barton

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Support Staff of the Year

Jo Davey

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Rising Star of the Year

Barney Wood

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Trainee of the Year

Barney Wood

2024 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist in 2 categories - Adviser of the Year (North East) - Gillian Shirt and Team Leader of the Year (Small Firms) - Helen Morgan and Joanne Vaughan

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Winner - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Winner - Director of the Year

Joanne Vaughan

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Director of the Year

Antony Barton

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Independent Financial Adviser of the Year

Antony Barton & Gillian Shirt

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Trainee of the Year

Luci Tinsley

2023 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist - Team Leader of the Year (small/medium firms)

2023 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalists - Financial Adviser Team of the Year, Financial Adviser of the Year and Director of the Year

2022 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalists - Role Model of the Year (small/medium firms) and Team Leader of the Year

2022 – Professional Adviser Awards

Finalist - Best Adviser Website

2022 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Independent Financial Adviser of the Year

2021 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist in 3 categories - Team Leader of the Year, Role Model of the Year (small / medium firms), Woman of the Year - In-house Adviser Support

2021 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Winner - Rising Star of the Year

2021 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

2020 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser of the Year - North

2020 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist - Woman of the Year - In-House Adviser Support

2020 – Professional Paraplanner Awards

Finalist - Paraplanner of the Year (In-house)

2020 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Customer Service Award

2020 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

2020 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Rising Star Award

2019 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

Robertson Baxter
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