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Pareto Financial Planning Ltd

Pareto Financial Planning Ltd

4.6(27 reviews)See reviews ↓·Manchester

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Retirement planning is a recurring theme among clients of this Manchester firm, who describe guidance through early retirement options and workplace pension schemes. Named advisers including Alex, Mark, Marcus Pilkington and Lettie C appear often in feedback, with reviewers highlighting their friendly and professional manner. An observation shared by more than one reviewer is how complex financial jargon is translated into plain language, leaving clients reassured about decisions they have taken.

Customers in several reviews describe regular reviews and the ongoing management of pension funds, including one account of seven years of continuous support. Responsiveness is another strength, with advisers described as quick to reply and prompt in resolving minor issues. The personalised approach, where time is taken to understand individual circumstances and family dynamics, features regularly, as does the thoroughness of annual reviews conducted at a pace that suits the client.

Investment advice and portfolio management are referenced positively, with satisfaction expressed about the performance of an investment company clients were introduced to. Handling of client affairs, from initial advice through to later transactions, keeps individuals informed, and the willingness of advisers to make themselves available for informal conversations is valued. Reassurance through testing market conditions stands out, with clients feeling their interests were safeguarded throughout.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Kate Collier13 February 2026

We had a financial education workshop as part of our Q1 day at Altech Group Ltd. The information was really useful and beneficial to the whole team and everyone took something away from it. The team also now has a point of contact should they wish to pursue more individualised advice. We all found Mark to be friendly and informal and thoroughly enjoyed the session. Highly recommended!

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Rebecca Chandler10 December 2025

Alex has been superb - his handling of my affairs and professional manner explaining everything to me in language I can understand has left me feeling more reassured during these unsettling times. I would happily recommend Pareto to anyone looking to invest and/or have their affairs managed by a very professional company.

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Phil Crombie MTB27 November 2025

I’ve had a fantastic experience with Pareto Financial Planning. Their friendly approach immediately put me at ease, and I really value the way they explain complex financial jargon in a way that makes sense to someone like me. They take the time to listen, absorb feedback, and then present different financial options while highlighting the best course of action tailored to my needs. I worked with Lettie C, who has been incredibly attentive, patient, and thorough. Her expert advice has given me confidence in my financial decisions, and I truly appreciate the care she’s shown throughout the process. Pareto has made what could have been a daunting experience feel straightforward and reassuring. Highly recommended for anyone looking for clear, professional, and supportive financial guidance.

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Simon Edwards25 November 2025

I contacted Pareto as they dealt with my work place scheme and I was looking at retirement planning advice. Mark got back in touch with me quickly and we had a chat to understand my circumstances. We then arranged a meeting over teams and went through all of my options. Mark took the time to understand my position and what I wanted to achieve. Following the first meeting, Mark kept in touch with timescales and talked me through my personalised cash flow plan which really reassured me, Finally Mark presented the financial report and it covered everything we had spoken about, Mark ensured I was utilising my existing plans whilst also getting a tax free income. For something which I was unsure of, Mark understood and supported me into retirement. I would recommend anyone to work with Pareto

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ian thorp24 November 2025

Mark conducted my annual review in September this year for Pareto.It was a very helpful and informative meeting, without jargon, making it easily to understand in layman's terms. Mark came across as very approachable, knowledgeable and he was very responsive to the issues I raised and we dealt with everything at my pace. He made it clear that he is available to provide assistance should I require it and dealt with me in a professional manner which made me feel that my best financial interests were uppermost. With Mark's detailed help we did some cash flow planning. This set out the sustainability issues and the implications of taking a little extra out of my pension to help with the cost of living. It is reassuring to do the modelling to give me surety that good decisons are being made in a field where I would not have the confidence/experience to make these decisions without the involvement of Mark and Pareto. Ian Thorp

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Victoria Morrison-Hughes30 October 2025

Alex has always been a real pleasure to deal with. He understands the dynamics of our family, our respective appetites for risk and how much detail we each want to receive about our options. We feel that we are in very safe hands with Alex B at Pareto.

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Debs Boyd-Evans26 October 2025

The service and advice that we have received from Marcus Pilkington from Pareto has been second to none. He makes things easy to understand and has enabled us to fulfill our dream - retiring early and having a property abroad. We would not have achieved this without Marcus’ advice and assistance. We would highly recommend Pareto and Marcus!

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Contact
+441618191311paretofp.co.ukThe Old Schoolhouse, 5-7 Byrom St, Manchester M3 4PF
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed