James Baker DipPFS Certs CII (MP & ER)
Independent Financial Adviser
James is an experienced Independent Financial Adviser at Niche. In his time at the company, he has gained the knowledge and qualifications needed to progressed through the ranks and has been advising clients for a number of years. He brings with him a deep understanding of client needs and technical acumen as a Pension Transfer Specialist.
Not only does James possess a comprehensive suite of advisory skills, he spent his formative years studying Actuarial Science at the University of Kent. This helped provide him with a superior knowledge of mathematical and statistical assessments of risk within finance and other fields, ensuring that he was a key player in the development of CashCalc - the suite of online cashflow planning tools - which was launched in 2015.
When he's not advising, James likes to unwind by keeping fit - playing cricket and rugby. His time as a cricketer in particular has been storied and is currently the captain at Pontymister & Crosskeys. During the winter, he braves the elements as a Centre for Cwmcarn Rugby.
Qualifications
Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
Certificate in Mortgage Advice
Certificate in Equity Release
Pension Transfer Specialist
AF7 - Pension Transfers
R01 - Financial services, Regulation and Ethics
R02 - Investment Principles and Risk
R03 - Personal Taxation
R04 - Pensions and Retirement Planning
R05 - Financial protection
R06 - Financial Planning Practice
CF6 - Mortgage Advice
ER1 - Equity Release
Awards
VouchedFor Top Rated Financial Adviser 2024
VouchedFor Top Rated Financial Adviser 2023
VouchedFor Top Rated Financial Adviser 2022
VouchedFor Top Rated Financial Adviser 2021