Larry Clarke

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Certified Professional in Financial Advice

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Lawrence Clarke

Larry has more than 40 years of experience in the financial services profession, specialising in advising on SIPPs and SSASs, particularly involving commercial property.

Larry holds several additional pension qualifications, underscoring his expertise in the field. Larry works with individual clients as well as small and medium-sized companies, providing solutions to meet their specific needs.

Larry was recently interviewed for an initiative commissioned by 1st Computer Services about the benefits of IT and how it can help businesses and their clients. Read more here.

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FCA Register Qualifications

Qualifications

  • DipFA (Diploma for Financial Advisers)

    The Diploma is the high-quality route to meet the standards required for providing financial advice. The programme is designed to reflect the role of an IFA, providing individuals with a thorough understanding and the practical skills to apply in practice.

  • CF9 (Pensions Simplification)

    This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the government’s simplified pension taxation regime, which came into full effect on 6 April 2006 (A-Day). Eight tax regimes for pensions were reduced to one, radically affecting planning and transactions.

  • R04 (Pensions and Retirement Planning)

    This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of and ability to analyse pension and retirement planning issues.

  • Level 4 Diploma for Financial Advisers

    This diploma by the IFS School of Finance provides individuals with the fundamental skills, knowledge, and expertise they need to start their journey towards becoming a qualified financial adviser.

  • AF3 (Pension Planning)

    This examination assesses the candidate to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal and corporate pensions.

  • FPC (Financial Planning Certificate)

    A recognition offered by the Chartered Insurance Institute in the United Kingdom. Individuals who hold this qualification have satisfied coursework and testing requirements set by the organisation.
Statement Of Professional Standing

When Larry’s
not working

Larry likes to keep fit and enjoys most forms of exercise. He loves music festivals and dancing, and has a keen interest in history, which he primarily explores through reading.

Additionally, Larry enjoys travelling and visiting various places around the world.

Larry in the spotlight

What's a talent you possess that not many people know about?

I played bass in a rock and roll band.

What do you love most about your job?

Helping to solve problems and planning a future for my clients.

What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?

Take time and be yourself.

Where is your favourite location in the world?

North Bridgeford, Australia.

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    Lawrence Clarke Financial Planning is a trading style of Lawrence Clarke Limited, an appointed representative of Best Practice IFA Group Ltd., registration number 223112, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

    The Financial Ombudsman Service is available to sort out individual complaints that clients and financial services businesses aren’t able to resolve themselves. To contact the Financial Ombudsman Service, please visit www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk.

    Lawrence Clarke Limited is registered in England and Wales, no. 3679668.

    Approved by Best Practice IFA Group 19/02/2025.

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