Financial Advisers - Client Feedback Questions and Answers
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Your feedback for adviser, [adviser full name]
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How much do you agree with the following statement: "My adviser's reviews on VouchedFor mean I would be more confident recommending them to a friend"
- Strongly agree
- Agree
- Neither agree nor disagree
- Disagree
- Strongly disagree
In what circumstances would you recommend [adviser] to a family member, friend or colleague?*
- I would not recommend them
- I would consider recommending them to people with a specific need, or in a specific situation
- I would consider recommending them to anyone who expressed a need to speak to an adviser
- I would be a passionate advocate for them
How likely would you be to recommend [adviser] to others you know? (0 being not at all likely, 10 being very likely)
0-10
□ Yes, I have been a client of [adviser] in the past 5 years, no-one has submitted this review on my behalf, I understand I am responsible for its content and I accept the terms and conditions
Not a client of [adviser first name] yet? Leave a review of your first impression
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Your feedback for adviser, [adviser full name]
Feedback can be made public
Tell us more about the reasons for your rating
In which areas did you receive advice? (Tick all that apply)
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?*
Free text answer
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?*
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How has [adviser full name] helped you?*
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What could they have done better?
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Feedback will remain private to the adviser and their firm
Has [adviser] asked you to recommend them to people you know?
- No
- Yes, Once
- Yes, more than once
How many times have you recommended the adviser in the last 12 months?*
0
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10+
How often do you and [adviser] speak?
- Less than once per year
- Once per year
- Two to four times per year
- More than four times per year
Who normally initiates communication between you and [adviser]?
- Only me
- Normally me, sometimes the adviser
- Roughly 50/50 between me and the adviser
- Normally the adviser, sometimes me
- Only the adviser
Between scheduled meetings, in what circumstances would you contact [adviser]?
- Whenever I have a question
- Only for an urgent or important question
- I would always wait for the next scheduled meeting
How do you engage with the correspondence you receive from [adviser] and/ or their firm?
- I take time to read them in full
- I quickly look for the most important parts
- I barely read them all
- N/A - I don’t receive any correspondence
How clear is the correspondence you receive from [adviser] and/or [firm]?
- Not clear
- Quite clear
- Clear
- Couldn’t be clearer
- N/a I don’t receive any correspondence
How confident are you that you are on track to achieve your goals?
- Not sure
- Quite confident I’m on track
- Confident I’m on track
- Couldn’t be more confident I’m on track
How do you pay for your adviser's services?
- I pay a fixed fee
- I pay a percentage of my assets
- I pay a combination of a fixed fee and percentage
- I pay an hourly fee
- Not sure
- Other
How confident are you that you understand the potential disadvantages of [adviser]’s recommendations?
- The potential disadvantages were not pointed out or explained to me
- I have some understanding but would have preferred more clarity before making my decision
- I have enough understanding to be confident in my decision
- I couldn’t be more confident I understand the potential disadvantages
What topics do you discuss in your sessions with [adviser]?
- We only talk about finances
- We talk about developments in my life - but it wouldn’t feel right to talk about anything too personal other than finances
- Other than talking about my finances, I feel comfortable talking to them about personal challenges (e.e bereavement, health issues, relationship difficulties…)
How do you plan to help others in your family prepare for their financial future?*
- I don't plan to help them prepare
- They are already working with [adviser] and/or their firm
- They already have a professional at another firm helping them prepare
- I plan to help them prepare but don't need the support of [adviser] and/or their firm
- I would appreciate help from [adviser] and/or their firm with this
- I'm not sure
- N/A
Has the amount of investment significantly impacted any of the following? (select all that apply)
- My ability to cover important day to day expenses
- My confidence that I have enough money in easily-accessible savings, to meet the cost of any emergencies
- None of these
What is your understanding of whether your investments could fall in value?
- I understand my investments could fall in value
- I wouldn’t ever expect my investments to fall in value
- Not sure
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Your feedback for adviser, [adviser full name]
Optional Questions
The questions below are optional and typically take 30 seconds to complete. If you complete these, you consent to us storing this information and publishing non-personally identifiable information based on your answers if the adviser opts to create a public profile on vouchedfor.co.uk in the future. The information is used to help other users of our site, to improve our services and by the adviser and their firm to help deliver a better client experience.
What is your gender?
What is your occupation?
What is your household income?
How old are you?
What is the approximate total amount of your savings, investments and pensions?
What is your marital status? When did you first become a client of this adviser?
What is your level of financial expertise?
- Very High - for example, I am a qualified economist, fund manager or similar
- High - for example, I regularly follow the financial news
- Average - I understand the basics
- Low - I don't have the time or inclination to become a financial whizz!
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Your feedback for adviser, [adviser full name]
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