13 ways to make the most of your 2027 Top Rated status

Being named a VouchedFor Top Rated Adviser is something worth celebrating. It's recognition that comes directly from the people who matter most: your clients.

And it's recognition worth sharing.

The 2027 Guide to Top Rated Financial Advisers will be distributed in The Times and The Telegraph, feature across nine regional digital guides and reach more than 2 million readers in print and online. It will also be shared with over 5,000 accountants and solicitors, helping more professional connections discover advisers they can confidently recommend.

But your Top Rated status is about more than appearing in the Guide. It's an opportunity to build trust, strengthen relationships, attract new clients and demonstrate the value of the advice you provide.

Here are 13 simple ways to make the most of your recognition throughout 2027.

1. The tables are compiled by VouchedFor, not the newspapers

The adviser tables are compiled by VouchedFor, based on verified client reviews. They are not created or independently endorsed by The Times or The Telegraph.

When referencing either newspaper, please say the Guide is "distributed in The Times and The Telegraph" to ensure your communications are clear and accurate.

2. Use the right title

Every adviser featured in the Guide is a "VouchedFor Top Rated Adviser 2027", and the Guide is "VouchedFor's 2027 Top Rated Financial Adviser Guide".

Please avoid outdated terms such as "Top 250", which we haven't used since 2016.

3. Your status is earned, and maintained

Top Rated status is earned through outstanding client feedback and our rigorous verification process.

To maintain your status, you'll need to continue meeting the qualification criteria, remain fully verified and complete our ongoing checks.

You can find the full 2027 qualification criteria here. VouchedFor Top Rated Adviser - VouchedFor Top Rated Adviser Guide

4. Keep the reviews coming

Your Top Rated status reflects the experiences of your clients, so keep inviting prospects and clients to share their feedback.

Regular reviews help demonstrate the quality of your service, strengthen your reputation and give potential clients greater confidence to get in touch.

They also give you valuable insight into what's working well and where you could make improvements.

13 ways to make the most of being Top Rated

1. Frame a copy of the Guide for your office

The 2027 Guide will be published in The Times on Saturday 20 March 2027, and we'll post you a copy the following week.

Frame your listing and display it in your office or meeting room. It's a great conversation starter with clients and prospects, and a reminder of the recognition you've earned through your client feedback.

2. Make the most of your Top Rated tools

Your VouchedFor membership gives you access to a range of tools to help you showcase your Top Rated status.

You'll find these under the Reputation Tools tab in your VouchedFor account.

Top Rated certificate

Your personalised certificate confirms your recognition as a 2027 Top Rated Adviser. Frame it for your office, share it on social media or include it in your prospect and client packs.

Top Rated report

Your report provides more detail about your inclusion in the Guide, including the checks you've passed and the client reviews you've received. It updates with every new review, so you can share an up-to-date picture of your client feedback.

Use it in prospect meetings, attach it to emails or include it in your welcome packs.

Top Rated email signature

Make your recognition visible in every email you send. Link your signature to your VouchedFor profile so recipients can explore your reviews for themselves.

Top Rated video call background

Showcase your status during virtual meetings with clients, prospects and professional connections.

Social share tool

Make it easy to share your Top Rated recognition across your social channels, helping your network see and celebrate your achievement.

Social media images and LinkedIn cover photo

Refresh your social profiles with ready-made Top Rated assets, making your recognition visible to anyone who visits your pages.

3. Explore the extras in our web store

Want to make your recognition even more visible? Our web store has additional ways to celebrate your achievement. https://vouchedfor.promorange.co.uk/

Top Rated trophy

A personalised glass trophy engraved with your name. Display it in your office, position it where clients can see it during video calls or share a photograph on social media.

Top tip: photograph your trophy against a dark background to help it stand out.

Newsprint copies of the Guide

Order additional copies to share with clients and prospects, display in your waiting area or include in your prospect and client packs.

4. Encourage referrals with the VouchedFor referral tool

Your clients have already helped you become Top Rated. Now make it easy for them to recommend you.

Use the VouchedFor referral tool to thank clients for their feedback and encourage them to share your details with friends and family who could benefit from financial advice.

Your Top Rated status provides independent recognition of the service you deliver, giving clients an extra reason to feel confident recommending you.

5. Write to your clients to say thank you

Your Top Rated recognition wouldn't be possible without your clients.

A short email or letter thanking them for their feedback is a simple, personal way to celebrate your achievement.

It's also an opportunity to remind clients how much you value their recommendations and encourage them to share your details with anyone who might benefit from your advice.

6. Share your Guide listing

Once the Guide is published on Saturday 20 March 2027, celebrate your inclusion by sharing your listing across LinkedIn and your other social channels.

Explain what being Top Rated means to you, thank your clients for their feedback and encourage your network to explore your VouchedFor profile.

Remember to tag VouchedFor so we can celebrate with you.

7. Update your social media profiles

Make sure anyone visiting your social profiles knows you're a 2027 Top Rated Adviser.

Add "VouchedFor Top Rated Adviser 2027" to your LinkedIn and X profiles, update your cover images and share your recognition with your professional network.

Tag your firm and colleagues to help spread the word, and make it clear that your recognition is based on verified client reviews.

8. Write a blog post about your inclusion

Your Top Rated status is a great opportunity to tell the story behind your client feedback.

What difference has your advice made to people's lives? How have you helped clients gain clarity, confidence or greater financial security?

Use examples from your client reviews to bring your story to life and demonstrate the value of the advice you provide.

You could also explain why collecting feedback matters to you and how you use it to continually improve your service.

Remember to obtain permission before sharing any identifiable client stories.

9. Share your VouchedFor profile

Your VouchedFor profile brings together your verified client reviews, expertise and Top Rated recognition in one place.

Share it with prospective clients before meetings, include it in your communications and make it easy for people to see what your clients say about you.

As more people turn to online and AI-powered search to research financial advice, having a credible, up-to-date digital presence is increasingly important.

Your VouchedFor profile helps demonstrate your expertise and the experience you deliver, giving people greater confidence when deciding who to trust with their finances.

10. Add your Top Rated recognition to your website

Your website is often one of the first places prospective clients visit when researching your services.

Make your Top Rated recognition easy to find by adding it to your homepage, awards page or 'About us' section.

You could also include your Top Rated certificate, link to your VouchedFor profile or use your client reviews to demonstrate the experience people can expect when working with you.

It's a simple way to reinforce trust with people who are already considering getting in touch.

11. Watch our 2027 Top Rated webinar

Want more ideas for making the most of your recognition?

Our 2027 Top Rated webinar will share practical advice and resources to help you showcase your status, strengthen your reputation and make the most of your VouchedFor membership.

Scheduled for 17th February 2027.

12. Share your success with local press

Your Top Rated status is something worth celebrating in your local community.

Contact local newspapers, magazines and business publications to share the news of your inclusion in the 2027 Guide.

With nine regional digital guides this year, there's an even greater opportunity to highlight the contribution advisers make in their local communities.

Explain what your recognition means, how it's based on client feedback and why helping people access trusted financial advice matters to you.

A short press release and a professional photograph can help bring your story to life.

13. Bring your professional network with you

Your Top Rated status can be a valuable conversation starter with accountants, solicitors and other professional connections.

It provides independent evidence of the experience you deliver and gives them greater confidence when referring clients to you.

Let your professional network know about your recognition and share your VouchedFor profile, client reviews and the checks you've passed.

If you're asked to complete due diligence, your Top Rated report can provide useful supporting evidence, including your review history, relevant client feedback and verification checks.

It's a simple way to demonstrate your commitment to delivering great client experiences and reassure professional connections that the people they refer will be in good hands.

Make your Top Rated status work harder for you

Your Top Rated recognition is a reflection of the trust you've built with your clients and the difference your advice makes to their lives.

Whether you're sharing your success on social media, strengthening relationships with professional connections or giving prospective clients the confidence to get in touch, there are plenty of ways to make that recognition work for you.

And remember, the more you continue to invite feedback, the more opportunities you'll have to demonstrate the value of your advice.

Log in to your VouchedFor account to explore your Top Rated tools and start sharing your success.