TFA - Trusted Financial Advice

TFA - Trusted Financial Advice TFA Trusted Financial Advice are leading independent financial advisers operating throughout the South and South West of England. Established in 1997.

We rebranded from Tom French & Associates in 2017. TFA, TFA Trusted Financial Advice, TFA Mortgages and TFA Wealth are trading styles of Tom French & Associates Ltd. Tom French & Associates Ltd is registered in England and Wales with registered number 3445703. Its registered office is 7/8 Biddicks Court, St Austell, Cornwall PL25 5EW. Tom French & Associates Limited is authorised and regulated by

the Financial Conduct Authority. Tom French & Associates Limited is entered on the Financial Services Register under reference 185513. Full details can be found on the FCA website. Our advice to both individuals and families provides financial security, wealth and financial awareness to all our clients and their families throughout their lives, these are our principal aims. We are trusted advisers to many types of businesses. Our experience includes but is not limited to the charity sector; legal and accountancy professions, manufacturing industry, small companies and the sole trader. Our professionally qualified advisers offer independent, un-biased advice ensuring that the advice they provide is absolutely right for you. With offices in Plymouth and St Austell and with advisers throughout the counties of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, the Cotswolds and Hampshire we have clients throughout the South and South West of England.

31/05/2026

Managing your financial information shouldn’t feel complicated — or insecure.

Our secure client portal gives you a safe place to:

• View key documents
• Access information when you need it
• Keep everything organised in one place
• Communicate securely with your adviser

It’s designed to support ongoing advice — providing clarity, continuity, and peace of mind between reviews.

Information provided through the portal depends on individual circumstances and agreed services.

💾 Save this if you value clarity and secure access to your financial information.

28/05/2026

Most households rely on income more than they realise.

Protection planning looks at what would still need paying in the event your income is reduced or ceases altogether due to ill health or loss of a job — and what options might help bridge the gap.

Policy terms, exclusions, and suitability vary based on individual circumstances.

19/05/2026

Mortgage planning often starts well before an application.

Accounts, affordability, and credit history all play a part — and spotting issues early can matter.

Mortgage products and suitability depend on individual circumstances, lender criteria, and market conditions.

Please remember your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

💾 Save this if buying feels overwhelming.

14/05/2026

Typically, yes.

This is when focus often shifts from starting to consolidating — reviewing pensions, protection, and long‑term plans with fresh eyes.

It’s not about panic.

It’s about perspective.

Financial planning and outcomes depend on individual circumstances.

A mid life financial review can change everything.

Financial planning depends on individual circumstances. Investments can fall as well as rise in value and may not be suitable for everyone.

12/05/2026

Protection planning isn’t pessimistic.

It’s practical.

It’s about income still arriving when life doesn’t go to plan — and choices staying intact when they matter most.

Protection policies vary and suitability depends on personal circumstances

💾 Save this if protection feels overwhelming.

07/05/2026

Your 30s aren’t “too early” to take your finances seriously.

For many people, this is when careers accelerate, families start, and bigger decisions follow.

Getting the foundations right now often makes everything afterwards calmer — and more flexible.

Financial planning and recommendations depend on individual circumstances.

Start with a review — message us.



Financial planning depends on individual circumstances. Investments can fall as well as rise in value and may not be suitable for everyone.

Yes — but it needs the right preparation.Lenders look for stability, evidence, and careful presentation. This is where e...
05/05/2026

Yes — but it needs the right preparation.

Lenders look for stability, evidence, and careful presentation. This is where experience makes a difference.

Self‑employed doesn’t mean limited — it just means different.

📩 Self‑employed and planning to buy? Let’s talk early.

But remember your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

03/05/2026

Client feedback isn’t about praise.

It’s about understanding what truly matters to people.

⭐️ Being listened to.
⭐ Clarity, not complexity.
⭐ Advice shaped around individual circumstances — reviewed over time.

That feedback influences every decision we make.

Policies and suitability vary and depend on individual circumstances.

👉 If you’re looking for advice built around your life, let’s talk.

All our client reviews can be found on our website.

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30/04/2026

Doing nothing can feel safer.

But with inflation quietly eroding the value of cash, standing still is still a decision — just not always an intentional one.

Investing doesn’t mean rushing or risking blindly.

It means making considered choices with long‑term goals in mind.

Investing involves risk and is designed for long‑term goals. Short‑term market movements are normal, and investing may not be suitable for everyone.

Investment values can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest

💬 Unsure where to start? Let’s talk.

28/04/2026

Often, that’s exactly when it’s most affordable — and when you have the most to protect ahead of you.

Protection isn’t about expecting the worst.

It’s about making sure the people you care about don’t carry the financial weight if something unexpected happens.

Policies and suitability vary and depend on individual circumstances.

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Prudence House, Langage Business Park
Plymouth
PL75JX

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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