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Our Philosophy

At Fairmile Financial Planning Limited, we believe good financial advice starts with understanding.

Not just your finances – but your life, your concerns, and what matters most to you.

Because money decisions are rarely just about money.

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A Different Kind of Advice

We’re here to guide you – to get you started and make a plan that feels good.

Our role is to help you:

  • Understand your current position
  • Explore your options
  • Make decisions you feel confident with

Think of us as your financial mentor – working alongside you.

Who We Are

Elaine Skillen

Independent Financial Adviser

Elaine Skillen IFA

Elaine believes that good financial advice should feel clear, supportive, and personal.

Known for her approachable and empathetic style, she takes the time to understand each client’s circumstances properly – offering thoughtful, tailored advice that reflects what matters most to them.

Her conversations are relaxed and straightforward, helping clients feel comfortable asking questions and confident in the decisions they make.

Elaine has been advising since 2002.

In her spare time, Elaine enjoys singing, walking and travelling.

Helen Fraser

Independent Financial Adviser

Helen wants her financial advice to feel like a conversation.

Whether you’re an experienced investor or completely new to financial planning, her role is to help you understand your options clearly and confidently.

She sees herself less as someone who tells clients what to do, and more as a mentor – listening carefully, asking thoughtful questions, and helping clients make decisions that feel right for them.

Helen qualified in 2011.

Outside work, Helen plays in the local orchestra and enjoys walking.

What Makes Us Different

  • Calm, thoughtful guidance and explanations without jargon.
  • We go at your pace.
  • We have no products to sell and no targets to hit.

Client Testimonials

"I’m incredibly grateful for Elaine’s support - I genuinely don’t think I could have navigated my pension without her. She has a fantastic way of explaining things clearly and takes the time to ensure I fully understand every step and any changes we make.

Her guidance has given me real confidence in my financial decisions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Elaine to anyone looking for knowledgeable, patient, and trustworthy advice. "
Joy, Burnham
"My wife and I have been working with Elaine for 7 years. She has a very personable style, and has structured our portfolio to meet our growth needs within our risk tolerance.

Of particular value was her advice regarding minimising our income tax liability."
Chris
"We have been working with Elaine on our finances for many years. Throughout that time she has given us sound advice which has flexed to the different situations we have been going through – job changes, self-employment, retirements, major building projects.

Advice is based on listening carefully to what we need and want, in terms of the right balance of risk, return and continuing growth alongside our desire to invest as ethically as possible, as well as sound, rich knowledge of the financial products and options available at any time.

It has been a joy working with her on our finances and our investments and pensions have been safe in her hands. ”
David and Stuart, Windsor

Your future deserves thoughtful planning

And you deserve to feel confident about the decisions you make.

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