Matt Sylvester, Independent Financial Adviser

An introduction to Matt Sylvester

Your career to date?
I joined the industry in January 1990 as an agent for Britannic Assurance. I worked for them for over 11 years, winning many awards including Top Adviser in East Central Division two years running. I attended all three overseas conventions in Barcelona, Cannes and Venice for the top 50 advisers in the country.

My broad range of technical knowledge and over 20 years of industry experience allows me to provide impartial advice on Investment and Retirement Planning in a straight forward and easy to understand manner.

Currently along with my business partner, we have in excess of 17 million pounds under management, offering a bespoke Management service for our clients.

If you could offer one piece of financial advice to an individual, what would it be and why?
Always look at the options available before making any investment decision.

Which areas of financial planning do you feel an individual should be addressing in the next 2 years?
Investment/retirement planning.

What is the most common mistake you find individuals make in financial planning?
Buy into good luck stories.

As an independent financial adviser what, for you, are the main benefits of being a part of Honister Partners Ltd?
Brand name with excellent support.