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Cardinal Financial Planning and Wealth Management

Cardinal Financial Planning and Wealth Management

5.0(21 reviews)See reviews ↓·Ipswich

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Financial planning and mortgage advice sit at the heart of what Cardinal offers, and the accounts gathered from clients in Ipswich describe a service built on long relationships and steady professional attention. Richard is named repeatedly in connection with investment management, retirement arrangements and stocks and shares ISAs, with customers noting his patient approach when explaining risk and setting out options in plain terms.

Annual face-to-face reviews are valued as an opportunity to reassess circumstances and adjust strategies where necessary. James Kear appears in accounts of mortgage work, including a first-time buyer who required a specialist lender and another client whose fixed rate had come to an end and who was pleased when the process was handled without difficulty. Clear and proactive communication comes up often, as does advice that feels genuinely tailored rather than generic, and investment returns that have met or exceeded what was expected.

Reviews regularly refer to a willingness to listen properly to individual goals and to go beyond the basic requirements, combined with efficiency and diligence in managing ongoing arrangements. Appreciation is also expressed that initial discussions carry no obligation unless a client is completely satisfied with the quote provided. Clients describe feeling secure that their affairs are in capable hands, and the approachable manner helps make complex decisions feel manageable.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Charlie Tovell29 March 2026

Richard has been looking after our financial affairs now for a number of years. his advice is invaluable, would not have anybody else look after or investments and pensions. Mr and Mrs T

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Ellie Skinner28 January 2026

I can’t recommend Cardinal Financial Planning and Wealth Management enough. James supported us through our initial mortgage application a few years ago, as well as a recent renewal. From beginning to end, his support was thorough, knowledgeable, and put us completely at ease. With little prior knowledge of the process, we always felt fully informed and confident thanks to James’s guidance. He made what could have been a stressful experience feel straightforward and manageable. Thank you!

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Malcolm Peat30 June 2024

Richard has been our financial adviser for various things over the years. We can’t thank Richard & his team enough for all the advise & continuing support that they have given us. He is very good at knowing what is best for each of us as myself & my husband both have different investments with Richard. We would both recommend Richard & James to all are friends & family.

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Rich Goodhand24 June 2024

Richard has looked after us now for over 2 years and has made a hugely positive difference to our financial planning and investment choices. His patient and personal style has made understanding our options simple. His advice has enabled us to take the right decisions and our savings and investments are now working so much better for us, whilst still tailored to our attitudes towards risk. Richard has our full trust and we would recommend Cardinal Financial Planning and Wealth Management to anyone looking to understand their finances better and plan for the best future.

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Sharon Ridgewell16 May 2024

I have found Cardinal Financial Planning extremely helpful, informed and go the extra mile. They are dilligent and thoroughly nice people. I can highly recommend them to anyone.

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Pip Duffy15 May 2024

Cardinal offer an excellent service and sincerely care for their clients. They helped us and our family with complicated financial issues.

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john graham10 May 2024

Simply the best service. James has dealt with two mortgages for me and his attention to detail is superb. For anyone looking for mortgage advice and help I couldn't recommend Cardinal highly enough.

Financial advisers in Ipswich compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Ipswich are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Cardinal Financial Planning and Wealth Management (this page)★ 5,021No
2CarterDawes IFA Solutions Ltd★ 5,033No
3Parallel Wealth Management★ 5,056No
4Upside Finance★ 5,049No
5Everwealth - Independent Financial Advisers★ 5,014No
Contact
+441473717939www.cardinalwealth.co.uk8a Warren Heath Rd, Ipswich IP3 8TD
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed