Who we are...

Coast to Coast is a privately owned independent company, offering impartial, professional financial advice. It was established in 1996 by Andrew Dawson who, after a career working in Financial Services for such companies as Lloyds and the Halifax, wanted to be able to offer his clients the benefits of fully Independent Financial Advice, tailored to suit their individual requirements..

Our aim is to provide advice in a clear and easy to understand fashion and to be transparent in our dealings with you. This, combined with our independent status ensures that you will enjoy choice and value for money, to which we are able to add our high-quality service.

At Coast to Coast, we take qualifications seriously, as it is one of the best means of proving our professionalism. Andrew Dawson is not only a Diploma member of the Personal Finance Society (DipPFS) but also an Associate of the Institute of Financial Planning (AIFP). In addition, he has specialist qualifications in investment planning, retirement planning, taxation and trusts, equity release, mortgages and long term care.

Coast to Coast is a member of the Sesame network of Independent Financial Advisers, which provides us with access to up to date information, products and services and helps us maintain the highest compliance and technical standards.