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Nigel Orrick

Independent Financial Adviser

0191 6402282
nigel@aspirewealthlimited.co.uk

At work

Nigel started his career in financial services in 1989, working for a large national insurance company. He qualified as a financial adviser in 1996, eventually working for a national banking group and being responsible for giving advice to a varied client base.

In 2007, Nigel took on the role of associate financial adviser in a medium-sized firm of independent financial advisers based in the north-east. From there, he became one of the founding directors of Oracle Financial Planning Limited, before joining Aspire Wealth.

Today, Nigel delivers financial advice to both private and corporate clients, in areas including business protection, retirement planning, at-retirement planning, and investment planning.

During a financial services career spanning more than 30 years, Nigel has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge, enabling him to provide timely and effective advice to SMEs and individuals alike.

Nigel describes the proudest moment of his career: “I had a client that bought a pub for his daughter, whose lifelong ambition was to own and run one. I got a plus-one invitation to the opening night. During the evening, the client came across to my wife and I, and said: ‘You’re married to a knowledgeable man – without him looking after my finances for the past 25 years, I wouldn’t be in the position to do this for my daughter.’”

The things Nigel loves most about his job are:

  • Giving advice that directly affects and improves clients’ lives
  • Interacting with people on important issues in their lives and finding a working solution
  • Seeing a financial plan come to fruition over time.

Nigel enjoys working with anyone with a need for financial advice, as long as they’re open-minded, willing to collaborate on the advice process, and looking for a strong working relationship.

At home

Nigel is married with two grown-up children. The family lives in the Hexham area of Northumberland, enjoying life in the country.

Outside of work, Nigel enjoys watching rugby at his local club, Tynedale RFC, where he coached youth rugby for 20 years. He looks forward to holidays when he spends time with friends and family.

Closer to home, Nigel enjoys walks with his family and some more testing routes with friends.

Qualifications

  • DipPFS Diploma in Financial Planning

    This level 4 diploma meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, demonstrating core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.

  • FPC Financial Planning Certificate

    A recognition offered by the Chartered Insurance Institute in the United Kingdom. Individuals who hold this qualification have satisfied coursework and testing requirements set by the organisation.

  • Certificate in Equity Release

    The Level 3 Certificate in Equity Release meets the FCA’s requirement for mortgage advisers and those advising on equity release schemes. In addition to developing advisory skills, the Certificate offers an understanding of equity release regulation, products, market practice, and customer needs.

  • Certificate in Mortgage Advice

    The Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for mortgage advisers. It develops an understanding of the sector and the mortgage process, enabling advisers to meet individual client needs.

  • Certificate in Life and Pensions

    The life and pensions route builds knowledge and understanding of the sector’s role and its activities. It considers important customer needs, solutions and products, and how individuals and organisations work within the regulatory and legislative environment.

  • CF1 UK Financial Services, Regulation, and Ethics

    This qualification develops an understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation and legislation.

  • CF3 Financial Protection

    This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of financial protection plans.

  • CF4 Retirement Planning

    This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the various pension products, the pension tax regime, and retirement needs.

  • CF5 Integrated Financial Planning

    This examination demonstrates a solid grounding in the financial services industry and its regulation.

  • CF6 Mortgage Advice

    This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, mortgage products, repayment options, and the giving of mortgage advice.

  • ER1 Equity Release

    This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the different types of equity release products, risks to the consumer associated with equity release and application of suitable equity release solutions according to the circumstances of different customers.

  • MAQ Mortgage Advice Qualification

    This qualification assesses the knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry, together with types of mortgage products and repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.

  • R01 Financial Services, Regulation, and Ethics

    This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation, legislation, and the Code of Ethics.

  • R03 Personal Taxation

    This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK taxation system, and the ability to analyse the taxation treatment of individuals and trusts during the investment advice process.

  • R06 Financial Planning Practice

    This qualification helps advisers develop and demonstrate their financial planning capabilities.

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Three things about Nigel...

  • I served 24 years in the Territorial Army (TA).
  • I was born in the same hospital as music legend Sting.
  • I can drive a tank.

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