What do our clients have to say?

"Martin provides the full range of external compliance support which is so critical to the on-going growth of Bower's business. Over the past 12 months, Bower has grown to become one of the leading independent equity release advisory firms with national coverage. Martin's has made a fundamental contribution to the Company's success through the sound and practical advice which he has consistently offered on all compliance matters. Moreover his careful and considered advice is invariably expressed in a manner which is positive for the development of the Company and its staff. Martin has a total command of the compliance subject and can be relied upon to ensure that Bower meets all the requirements of operating in a regulated environment. He is approachable, readily available and certainly takes the fear factor out of being Directly Authorised". Bower Retirement Services - Equity Release Broker - Chipping Ongar

DG Financial Planning - IFA - Biddulph Moor


Martin has taken away all the bureaucracy from me. He has set up and monitors all registers, manuals, updates, compliance requirements and FSA updates for my business. He is approachable...

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Grosvenor Financial Services (South West) Ltd - Taunton


I am writing to thank you for the excellent services you provided during our recent compliance audit. As a small consultancy , it is difficult to keep up with the...

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DLC Mortgages - Ledbury


Without question the very thought of being Directly Authorised and keeping up with all the requirements of the FCA is a logistical nightmare and then on top of that trying...

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The Mortgage Brain - Gloucester


We have worked with Douglas Martin Associates for over 5 years and are extremely satisfied with the service provided during this time. We would have no hesitation of...

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C McDonald Brown Limited - IFA - Hull


Martin was introduced to us by one of his existing clients who we met at one of the recent FSA TCF Roadshows. We happened to mention that we were...

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Harrowells - Solicitors & IFA - York


Working for a national IFA, I've previously thought of 'compliance' as a rigid process to be endured. Working with Martin, as Harrowells have done for over a year now, turns...

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Bower Retirement Services - Equity Release Broker - Chipping Ongar


"Martin provides the full range of external compliance support which is so critical to the on-going growth of Bower's business. Over the past 12 months, Bower has grown to become...

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Just4Mortgages (Newark) Ltd - Newark


I have found Martins approach to be a breath of fresh air compared to compliance consultants I have used in the past. He provides prompt, helpful support and advice and...

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Itineris - IFA - York


Compliance and Regulation is often viewed as an officious, overbearing burden that is detrimental to the progress and ambitions of authorised businesses. Thankfully, Martin is adept and being able to...

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Vita - Protection Broker - Cardiff


Having worked with Martin Fawcett for a number of years, and experienced a number of compliance support services, I can honestly say that his support is unrivalled. His approach is...

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Spencer & Co Financial Services - Mortgage & Protection Broker - Hull


I am writing this following your recent compliance visit to thank you for the efficient and skilled way in which you have helped me address the points raised in the...

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SPB Financial Services - Normanton


I have always found Martin to be a very approachable and motivational compliance contact which is really refreshing to other compliance personnel that I have worked with in the past....

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Five Stokes Mortgage Services - Bristol


Martin has been a huge help in sorting out our compliance issues. He is a joy to work with and we look forward to his visits. Thanks to him we...

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J Illingworth & Co Ltd - IFA & GI Broker - York


A personal and professional service. Martin helps us to understand and operate within the complexities of the ever changing regulation, freeing up time for us to run our business and...

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Advance Mortgages - Wakefield


Thank you for the visit yesterday, it was very enlightening. Your background in training has given you the skills to convert a very confusing and often ambiguous subject into terms...

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MN Mortgage Finance - Leeds


Martin has helped me to be compliant with the regulator's requirements and created the confidence in me to run the business more professionally that before I engaged him. Martin is...

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davidnewton - Accountants & IFA - York


I have been very impressed with Martins knowledge and professionalism and his ability to tailor his advice to suit the needs of a small business. He returns calls and emails...

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Veritass - Mortgage & GI Broker - Keighley


Martin has given us an excellent base on which to work from. He has set us up with a register which makes the accessing of documents much easier to...

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Freelance Residential Mortgages - Chepstow


Just a note to let you know that the FSA telephone interview went well. A lot of the credit for this goes down to the compliance systems that you put...

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Weathersby Ltd - Mortgage & Protection Broker - Merthyr Tydfil


We have used Martins services for several years and have found his advice and assistance to be extremely helpful. In particular, the monthly bulletins are most informative, keeping us updated with...

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Chase Financial Management - IFA - Gloucester


Thanks for your time today. As agreed, now that I have made the decision to move under the Fairstone umbrella as an RI of a National IFA, as I won’t...

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Mainestream Financial Services Ltd IFA & Mortgage Broker York


When I took over this business in 2012 Martin Fawcett was there at the start to help me through the complexities of being a business owner as well as an...

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MortgageEase - Worcester


Martin Fawcett of Douglas Martin Associates has advised me for over 4 years now. He is professional, confidential and knowledgeable. I would not consider Direct Authorisation without Martin to support...

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Nursery Plan - GI Broker - Liverpool


I find many consultants deliver very little for their daily rate and are not worth the money they charge, until now. For once I feel that I have received fantastic...

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Dennis F Taylor - Mortgage & Protection Broker - Newbury


Over the past few years Martin has for me removed the doubt which exists in my mind when dealing with the stringent requirements of the FSA. Although we all accept...

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Wilson Estate Agents - Mortgage & Protection Broker - Bolsover


We have used the services of Douglas Martin Associates for a number of years and find that his friendly, knowledgeable and practical approach to compliance makes the whole process almost...

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Oracle - IFA - Norwich


Douglas Martin Associates provide prompt, helpful support and advice in a workable and friendly manner which has given our business a robust but practical compliance structure. Martins advice is...

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R&A Financial Services - Mortgage Broker - Halifax


R&A Financial Services have known Martin in his capacity as both a Compliance Officer with a large financial services company and as Douglas Martin Associates for over 10 years now....

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