Ellis Bates - Independent Financial Advisors Darlington

I feel very confident in my advisers ability to guide and recommend products to me. I have dealt with Ellis Bates for years and Mike Gent has looked after me for the past 3 years. I am very pleased with the service I receive.

Been with Ellis Bates for nearly 10 years and very happy with their service. Our financial adviser is very friendly and helpful, and very knowledgeable on the various options available. The investment platform is very comprehensive and easy to use to keep track of our investments, associated documents and performance. The returns have been very good, consistently performing better than their benchmarks.

My husband and I have been putting off getting financial advice - the world of finance seems confusing.However we realised it is impossible to make an informed decision about our future without professional help.This is exactly what we received from Mike Gent - clear, straightforward , no jargon advice he helped us through the minefield.We cannot thank him enough for the professional way he conducted the appointment listening to our needs and presenting us with our options - we would have no reservations in recommending Mike and Ellis Bates to anyone!Also thankyou to Hazel with whom we made first contact and who arranged the meeting in a very professional, timely and welcoming manner.WELL DONE ELLIS BATES. Val and David.

Our Financial Adviser at Ellis Bates is Mr Mike Gent and he has given us excellent financial advice for many years.He has given us sound advice on Investments, pensions and equity releaseI would recomend anyone seeking advice on money matters to contact Ellis Bates and in particular Mike Gent

I have been a client with Ellis Bates for many years and have nothing but praise for their professionalism and quality of advice, especially from my personal financial adviser, Mike Gent. 9He has guided me through difficult decisions step by step especially after my husband died. Even through difficult and volatile markets, I have seen my portfolio grow steadily to its present very healthy state and look forward to many more years under the safety of the Ellis Bates umbrella.

We were originally advised with respect to our personal financial management by Stainsby, Berry & Walker back in 1997.When Ellis Bates took over the business from Stainsby Berry & Walker we remained with them, and the same level of high quality professional financial advice continued.Our current Financial Adviser, Mike Gent, has been looking after our affairs for quite a number of years now. He is someone who has given us support, guidance and understanding, and whom we can trust implicitly. He has never pressured us.Although our financial requirements are in the Safe / Low Return" bracket

I have always found Mike Gent from Ellis Bates to act in a professional and considered way when dealing predominantly with my mother, but also with myself. He gives good service, always provides good advice and always takes the time to ensure his advice is given an uncomplicated way so that it is understood by whoever is receiving it.On a personal level, I find Mike to be honest, reliable and respectful. Just a very nice guy.

We have been with Ellis Bates for many years and our advisor, Mike Gent is second to none, his wisdom and experience have served us well, nothing is ever too much trouble and he responds by return to any issues or concerns we might have. He has always left us feeling we have gained much financial knowledge from his visits.

I am very happy to be with Ellis Bates. I enjoy high quality client support from my advisor Mike Gent coupled with regular portfolio reviews, market reports and tailored seminars. Their expertise shines through and their professional approach to clients is exemplary. I'm so glad to be with them.

I have a wonderful service with this organisation through my Advisor Michael Gent. His professional personal service is superb l have every faith in him to do the best he can for me and my financial portfolio.