Four Seasons Financial Planning has been in business for 20 years! Learn more about what goes on behind the scenes

This year marks a momentous occasion for us here at Four Seasons Financial Planning – our 20th anniversary! We’re currently planning some exciting celebrations for May, so stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, here’s what’s been going on in and around the business.

Catching up and making memories for Christmas

Following a wave of staff illnesses, we finally enjoyed our long-awaited Christmas meal at the charming Grumpy Mole in Epsom. This get-together was particularly special, as it marked the first in-person meeting between Sarah and Karen, two colleagues who have managed to seamlessly collaborate remotely for over a decade.

Tom’s travel tales

Tom has seemingly booked every single day of annual leave available this year. With friends and family celebrating weddings across Europe, from the Netherlands to Greece (with some stops in France and Ireland) his calendar is jam-packed. He’s also planning a birthday celebration for his partner in Cape Verde, plus a trip back to her home country of Canada in August.

Needless to say, if you email Tom and get an out-of-office, you’ll know why!

New beginnings and congratulations to Adrien and Jack

We want to offer a huge congratulations to Adrien on officially becoming an adviser. We’re confident he’ll excel in his new role and he has said that he is looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead.

Speaking of exciting news, a round of applause for Jack! He and his fiancée recently welcomed their first child, Mason, into the world. We’re thrilled for the new parents and wish them all the best as they embark on this incredible journey. Jack and his fiancée have also booked a well-deserved honeymoon to the island of Mauritius in June.

Ray’s reflections (or lack thereof)

We tried to get Ray to contribute to this blog post, but he’s still pondering the perfect anecdote. Perhaps he’s too busy enjoying the company of Four Season’s new pride and joy – a state-of-the-art coffee machine capable of producing lattes, cappuccinos, and a bewildering array of beverages with fancy names.

This new coffee machine is certainly a game-changer. Not only does it keep our caffeine levels high (much to Ray’s delight), but it allows us to offer our clients a wide range of delicious drinks.

Looking ahead

As we celebrate 20 years of success, we’re excited to continue providing you with exceptional service. We’re grateful for the support and loyalty we’ve received over the years and look forward to many more years of growth and achievement.

Get in touch

Why not pop in for a fancy coffee and a financial checkup? While we’re celebrating 20 years of success, we want to make sure you can do the same.

Email info@fourseasonsfp.com or call us on 01372 404417 to book an appointment and let’s talk about your long-term 20-year plans.

Please note

This article is for general information only and does not constitute advice. The information is aimed at retail clients only.

All information is correct at the time of writing and is subject to change in the future.

Reviews and Ratings for Financial adviser Ray Martin, Kingston-upon-Thames

We’re highly rated

We retain a 5-star rating on VouchedFor, an independent service that enables clients to review their professional advisers. VouchedFor verifies the reviews and testimonials we receive, so you can be confident that they are authentic. 2018, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 Top Rated Adviser, as listed in The Times

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Our former financial adviser was retiring and recommended Ray to us. He alleviated the constant worry of where to best invest our savings without too much risk. We’re very pleased with the results over the last 10 years. He explains things in layman's language, which we appreciate, and gives us the confidence we have made the right choices. What more can people expect?

Kathleen

We had pension policies and investments that needed sorting out ready for retirement. We didn't know what to expect from a financial adviser. We assumed that he would simply advise us where to get the best deals. How wrong we were. Ray took us right back to basics. He made us carefully consider what we really wanted to achieve. He has allowed us to start to really enjoy our retirement.

Michael

I needed financial advice about pensions and investments as I approached retirement. My wife was in the same position. Ray Martin worked out a comprehensive plan for putting my pension provision and savings into proper order. He did the same for my wife. He has continued to provide us with advice ever since. Ray is always straightforward, open and proactive.

Laurence

I was approaching retirement and wanting to look into limiting taxation and Inheritance Tax, as well as providing for my wife. Ray provided sound advice to switch from my current arrangement to a Drawdown Pension and ISA investments. I have now retired and have started seeing the benefits of his advice. The returns on my portfolio have increased beyond expectation. Ray performed extremely well.

Demetri

I had sold my house and didn't know how to invest the money. Ray invested very wisely and there has been about a 5% increase every year. He listened to our queries, gave answers that we fully understood and followed any requests. He always had time for us, and never rushed us. We would have been financially at a loss without his help.

Brian

Ray has been advising my wife and me for about 20 years. He is everything one could hope for in a financial adviser: wonderfully enthusiastic, extremely well informed, completely trustworthy and scrupulously observant of the regulatory requirements. He is able to explain complex matters very clearly, and so far, his advice has always been first class.

Oliver

I had money to invest and had no idea how to go about investing it and hopefully making a gain. I have three children and wanted advice about inheritance planning. Ray is very patient, very clear when he explains things, he is very interested in me as a person, totally trustworthy and is an excellent listener. We have never been disappointed! He`s been brilliant.

Rosie

I had just been widowed. Ray sorted out and simplified what was a very complex set of investments into a much less confusing portfolio. I have been extremely happy with everything Ray has advised over the last 12 years. Whilst moving with the times, he has dealt with all aspects of my investments wisely and given me all the guidance and help I have needed.

Pat

As the financial director of a company, I was seeking to get advice on how to plan and invest for retirement. Without a doubt, Ray Martin helped me understand and plan how to fund my retirement. Ray has been with me every step of the way. His advice has been invaluable. I retired and achieved my annual income goal. His continued advice is helping me in the next stage of my life.

Mike

I needed some advice regarding my late mother’s estate. I had also retired and required advice on how to manage my private pension. Ray was extremely helpful, and his advice was very clear and easy to understand. I came away from our initial meeting feeling very relieved and less stressed. We have just had our first yearly review and I was surprised how well my investments had done.

Jane

In the last 10 years, my circumstances have changed with the passage of time. Ray has guided me on how to protect and make my money grow. He listens carefully to my needs and gives clear, concise advice in a professional manner. He and his team are always accessible and patient with my questions and their approach gives me confidence that my finances are securely looked after.

Glenys

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