Independent Financial Advisor

Client Service Adviser / Financial Adviser

Location: Surrey

Salary: £55,000–£70,000 + Profit Share

Dunwall are supporting an established independent financial advisory firm in Surrey seeking an experienced Client Service Adviser / Financial Adviser to join its close-knit team.

This is a relationship-focused advisory role within a boutique firm providing personalised pension and investment advice to a loyal high-net-worth client base. The business prioritises long‑term client care and quality advice over sales targets or KPI‑driven environments.

The successful candidate will inherit responsibility for servicing an established client portfolio while working closely with senior leadership, offering clear progression toward increased responsibility and potential future leadership or equity opportunities.

• Provide ongoing servicing and financial advice to an established client bank
• Maintain and develop long‑term client relationships
• Conduct client reviews across pensions, investments, and holistic financial planning
• Identify opportunities within existing client relationships
• Support inheritance tax and estate planning strategies (training provided)
• Work collaboratively with compliance and administration teams
• Maintain FCA regulatory standards and documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of client service processes

• Fully qualified Financial Adviser authorised to provide regulated advice
• Diploma qualified (Level 4 minimum)
• Strong client servicing and relationship management experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience advising high‑net‑worth individuals
• Exposure to discretionary investment management
• Strong technical or paraplanning background

• Chartered Financial Planner status (or working towards)

• £55,000–£70,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Profit share scheme (builds over time)
• 5% pension contribution
• Professional development and training, including inheritance tax planning
• Clear pathway toward senior leadership

• Established client relationships — no cold sales or business development targets
• Relationship‑led advisory environment
• Genuine succession opportunity within an established firm
• Long‑term career progression with potential future leadership involvement