Why Choose Us

 

People often ask why they should choose Christina Clegg Financial Planning Services. Here are some of the reasons you might want to consider:

Experience

  • Christina has been a financial adviser for 31 years. She understands that people often need different solutions and offers advice across a range of services.
  • Garth has been an adviser for 20 years and is a Chartered Financial Planner as well as being a Fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute.
  • We are approachable, friendly and straightforward which is why we have such a good reputation with our clients.

Independence

  • We are proud to be Independent Financial Advisers. We are not tied to a product provider, we search the whole market for the right solutions to suit your needs.

Reputation

  • We have been Top Rated financial advisers on the Vouched For website since it began in 2014. Based on over 350 verified client reviews. In 2025 we were rated number 14 out of 2,633 financial advisors on the Vouched for website, based on the number of clients reviews we have.
  • We have over 80 5 Star Google Reviews from our clients.
  • We have received over 150 Testimonials from our clients which you can see on our website.

Expertise

  • With over 50 years’ experience in financial advice between them, Christina and Garth are experts in the following areas:
  • Pension Advice
  • Pension Drawdown
  • Pension Switching
  • Annuities
  • Investment Advice
  • Inheritance Tax Planning
  • Estate Planning
  • Trusts
  • Lasting Powers of Attorney
  • Later Life Planning

Transparent pricing

  • We always offer prospective clients a Free Initial Meeting to understand their needs and explain how our services and charges work.
  • All our fees are published on our website and explained at the outset.
  • We have no hidden fees or exit charges.
  • We will always give our clients as long as they want to decide whether they want to proceed to advice – we will never put any pressure on you to make any decisions.

Flexibility

  • We offer a range of solutions for ongoing advice arrangements, these include:
  • One, two or three face to face reviews a year.
  • Annual reviews over the phone.
  • Further advice as required on a pay as you go basis.

Dog Friendly

  • Oh yes, we love dogs. Feel free to bring your dog along to your meeting with Christina. They might even end up on the website! (see photos of our visitors below)

Location

  • Our Office is in Barrowford just off the M65 Junction 13 with ample free parking on site. Clients come from all over the local area, including:

 

  • Burnley
  • Nelson
  • Colne
  • Foulridge
  • Earby
  • Barnoldswick
  • Haworth
  • Skipton
  • Keighley
  • Gisburn
  • Chatburn
  • Clitheroe
  • Whalley
  • Padiham
  • Accrington
  • Great Harwood
  • Huncoat
  • Hapton
  • Blackburn
  • Rawtenstall
  • Rossendale

 

Christina Clegg Financial Planning Services
Christina Clegg Financial Planning Services in Burnley | Padiham | Brierfield | Nelson | Barrowford | Colne | Trawden | Earby | Foulridge | Salterforth | Barnoldswick | Thornton in Craven | Gisburn | Chatburn | Lancashire | Read | Whalley | Simonstone | Pendle.

 

 

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Awards and Accreditations

Pension Transfer Gold Standard
Investment-Planner
Financial Vulnerability Taskforce
Uk Top Rated Adviser 2026
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Christina is a very approachable young woman and is always ready to answer any questions. I would not hesitate to recommend her to friends.

Mrs V

Everything was explained in detail and all my questions answered giving me a better understanding of my circumstances.

Mr R

We have always found Christina to be reliable and honest. We value her services because nothing is too much trouble and she is never too pushy.

Mr & Mrs P