An Ilkley financial adviser is celebrating after achieving a perfect 5/5 score for customer reviews via the VouchedFor online platform and being awarded the accolade of “Top Rated Adviser”.

VouchedFor is the UK’s leading review site for professional services where all members are checked with the FCA and all reviews independently verified.

Dan Riley, who qualified as a financial adviser in September 2019, has had a lot to contend with since deciding to change the path of his career from Finance Director to Financial Adviser, re-focusing his expertise in guiding companies towards helping individuals and families.

The global lockdown in 2020/2021, and the resulting financial markets crash, was swiftly followed by a recession and cost of living crisis, but that hasn’t dampened his enthusiasm and commitment to help his clients achieve their financial and lifestyle goals.

His recent 5* testimonials on the VouchedFor site and the accompanying “Certificate of Excellence”, are testament to his dedication and resilience and he is delighted that his clients appreciate his services.

It also means that he currently meets the qualification criteria to be featured in the national 2024 Guide to Top Rated Financial Advisers which will be distributed next March in The Times, The Telegraph and The Mail on Sunday.

As Dan says: “Whether it’s a plumber, cleaner or restaurant, asking for recommendations from people we trust is the first thing we do, and that is even more the case with financial advice. Which is why I’m delighted to have a 5/5 rating on VouchedFor.

“There’s really no greater job satisfaction in being able to help someone with their financial plans and help them achieve peace of mind.”

Dan Riley works at Siddons & Co Financial Planning based on Skipton Road. He’s also a familiar face around town in his role of football coach for the under 13s at Ilkley Town AFC.