Laura Hughes

Background

I started my career in the financial sector in 1988 as a trainee manager with a leading building society.

I gained promotion to Branch Manager and then Manager of the Financial Services Division where I developed the team to ten consultant status.

In 1994, I joined Norwich Union (now Aviva) as a Consultant in conjunction with a Building Society.

I became Norwich Unions top Sales Adviser in the country for a period of ten years and enjoyed travelling on their annual travel awards which gave me the opportunity to travel all over the world.

Qualifications

Financial Planning Certificate
Currently studying for my Financial Diploma

Area of expertise

With a very strong background regarding investment advice with Banks and Building Societies, I have naturally carried this forward and spend time reviewing existing clients portfolios and advising new clients on a suitable approach for their future needs. I offer a holistic approach to all areas including tax planning and mortgage advice.

About me

I have two children and much of my time is spent with them. As a group we regularly take part in outdoor pursuits, sports and enjoying skiing breaks when possible.

I still enjoy travel and have taken time to visit Africa, India and the Far East.

Much of my time is spent as a working mother but I make time to play a game of squash and visit the gym.

The tax relief referred to in this site applies to the United Kingdom and to UK tax paying residents. These are liable to change and this will be explained during your meeting with one of our advisers who will also explain the value of that relief as this is dependent upon the taxpayer and their personal circumstances. Investment decisions should not be taken based on the content of this site. Always take full individual advice. There will be a fee for mortgage advice - the precise amount will depend upon your circumstances, but we estimate it will be £699. You have the option to pay us a fee and receive any commission which we are paid by the lender. If you choose this option, we estimate that the fee will be £1,000.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other loan secured on it.

Blake Independent Financial Planning Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. We are entered into the FSA register and our FSA registration number is 408150.

The guidance and /or advice contained within the website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore primarily targeted at customers in the UK. The Financial Services Authority does not regulate taxation and trust advice, accountancy, private banking and legal services.

The tax relief referred to in this site applies to the United Kingdom and to UK tax paying residents. These are liable to change and this will be explained during your meeting with one of our advisers who will also explain the value of that relief as this is dependent upon the taxpayer and their personal circumstances. Investment decisions should not be taken based on the content of this site. Always take full individual advice. There will be a fee for mortgage advice - the precise amount will depend upon your circumstances, but we estimate it will be £699. You have the option to pay us a fee and receive any commission which we are paid by the lender. If you choose this option, we estimate that the fee will be £1,000.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or any other loan secured on it.