Founded in 2012 by a team of highly experienced and dedicated financial advisers, Eastern Financial Consultants embarked on a journey to prioritise what truly matters – our clients' best interests.
Driven by a desire for a more flexible work-life balance, we stepped away from the pressures of corporate life to establish a company that embodies professionalism, care, and personalised service.
Meet Our Expert Team:
At the heart of Eastern Financial Consultants are our three Directors and Independent Financial Advisers, Andrew Hughes, Simon Alexander, and Christopher Yates.
With diverse qualifications and specialist areas, including Investment Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Family Protection, Equity Release and Long-Term Care. Our team brings a wealth of knowledge to guide you on your financial journey.
Supporting our directors are our dedicated support team, including Relationship Manager and Personal Assistant, Kate Tritton, and Personal Assistant, Victoria Lawrence. Together, we form a close-knit unit that goes above and beyond to ensure your financial success.
Take the Next Step:
When it comes to your financial future, trust Eastern Financial Consultants to guide you towards success. We are here to empower you with the knowledge and support you need to achieve your financial goals.
Reach out to us today to arrange a consultation and experience the difference of working with a team that truly cares about your financial well-being.
Andrew Hughes Certs CII(MP & ER), Dip PFS, EFA
Director / Financial Adviser
Specialist Areas: Investment Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Family Protection, Equity Release, Long Term Care.
Andrew has been in financial advice services for most of his working life, qualifying as a Financial Adviser in his early twenties. He started his professional career working for a large regional building society, leaving as Branch Manager to join a high street bank. During his time at the bank, Andrew held various positions including Regulated Training Manager, Area Manager and Independent Financial Adviser.
Andrew is married and enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, Daisy. He is a keen gardener, likes to keep active, read, walk and brew his own beer.
Simon Alexander ACIB Dip PFS
Director / Financial Adviser
Specialist Areas: Investment Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Family Protection.
Simon was born in Norwich and although he has worked around most of the county in his career, he has always lived close to the city. After leaving school he joined a major high street bank working in both Retail Banking and subsequently as an Independent Financial Adviser, for over 35 years. He is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers and holds the Personal Finance Society Diploma in Financial Planning.
Simon is married, with two children and is heavily involved in local Scouting. Simon supports Norwich City and has been a season ticket holder, as have much of his family, for many years.
Christopher Yates MAQ FPFS
Director / Chartered Financial Planner
Specialist Areas: Business Planning, Long Term Care, Investment Planning, Inheritance Tax Planning, Retirement Planning, Family Protection
Chris has been working in financial advice services for over 19 years. Starting out with a well-known insurance company, and prior to setting up Eastern Financial Consultants with Simon and Andrew, he was working as an Independent Financial Adviser for a major high street bank.
Chris is married with one daughter. In his spare time, Chris enjoys diving holidays, riding his motorbike, spending time with his family, walking the dog and good food.
Kate Tritton
Relationship Manager / Personal Assistant
Kate has been in financial advice services for all of her working life. She started working for a large high street bank aged 16 but left in 2014 after 24 years of service to join Eastern Financial Consultants. During her time with the bank she held various positions including Relationship Manager, which she now continues to do with Eastern Financial Consultants. Kate also manages the Cash Service, which helps clients to achieve a better return on their cash savings.
Kate is married with two children. Kate’s interests include spending time with her family and friends. In her spare time Kate can be found at her family run business, the go kart track Karttrak Cromer.
Victoria Lawrence
Personal Assistant
Victoria started in financial services working for a high street bank aged 18. Having served 16 years in the banking sector she joined Eastern Financial Consultants in August 2015. Victoria is a Personal Assistant and also manages the administrative aspect of the business including social media.
Married with two children, Victoria enjoys running, volunteering at her local parkrun and reading a good book.
We find Chris approachable, very helpful
and easy to understand.
Andrew was very polite and knowledgeable, made me feel at ease and happy
with the Services provided. Also makes a good cup of tea.
Simon has been helping us for several years. He has always given us good, sound advice. We would
not go to anyone else. We trust him, he has not let us down yet.
Both Betty, my wife, and I have known Kate Tritton since she worked at a major high street bank where she was our account manager/adviser. Throughout that time and now with Eastern Financial Consultants she has always provided us with good sound financial advice and information. This of course is still available from our bank but because of her friendly and patient approach we
both were very happy to be able to continue with her via Eastern Financial Consultants and indeed continue what has become as much a friendship as a business relationship. Neither of us would hesitate to recommend Kate or Eastern Financial Consultants to anyone else requiring competent, confidential and friendly financial advice. Very pleased to be able to call Kate a good friend.
We will take this opportunity of thanking Andrew for his help and advice in dealing with our financial arrangements both when he was with his previous company and
now with his present company. Without his advice we would not be in our present financial position and able to enjoy our retirement. Thank You.
I have used Eastern Financial Consultants Ltd for many years and have been very impressed with
their professionalism and attention to detail. They offer a very personal level of service.
An excellent service from
first contact.
I haven't commented on the separate questions because I have nothing but praise for Eastern Financial Consultants. We had a sizeable amount of money to invest and I feel 100 % confident that we have asked the right
people to help us. Everything has been explained in layman's terms that even I, not the brightest button in the box, completely understand. Would I recommend the company to anyone else? Too right I would!!
I had EFC recommended to me by a friend so already
had high expectations. Andrew has been extremely good.
We have had dealings with the firm for a number of years
and have always found our advisers pleasant, helpful and reliable.
We are both satisfied and happy with the continued advice
and personal services offered by your company.
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