Today’s resolution?
Put some life back in your finances.
Living your best life relies on knowing what’s possible. Hansford Bell can show you the way.

How can we help you today?
We understand.
You talk, we listen. When it comes to understanding what you need from your finances, there’s no such thing as too much information.
We plan.
Armed with a full picture of your situation, we get moving. Research, thinking, planning, we do it all for you. Result? A plan for making best use of your money.
We act.
We’re not happy till you’re happy – and we keep it that way with regular reviews and updates to make sure the plan is working.
Meet our team.
Managing Director
Chris Palmer
Chartered Financial Planning Director
Becky Adams
Financial Planning Director
Ross Biddiss
Financial Planning Director
Emma Jones
Financial Planner
David Pimlott
Chartered Financial Planner
Stephen Marker
Mortgage and Finance Specialist
Chris Limb
Compliance and Operations Director
Gemma Grice
HR Director
Janine Palmer
FAQs.
We support our clients’ unique journeys.
Very important, and successful over several years.
We feel much more in control of our finances.
Very important for making my money work harder, future planning for my daughter, family advice ref savings.
Very much so with the arrival of my daughter, longer term investing as opposed to mid term, planning beyond retirement.
I am finding the presence of Hansford Bell, as financial advisors / planners, absolutely essential in my life in giving me a sense of personal control over my finances and some peace of mind.
For a long time I have felt out of control of my financial situation – not able to influence it or make decisions regarding it. I have also made some bad mistakes in relation to past relationships, where I have lost a lot of money. Now I feel much more reassured that I can both salvage my financial situation and take control of it, so my perspective on my future has changed entirely. It’s not only the efficiency of the service provided by Hansford Bell: it’s also the quality of their listening, their authentic interest in my situation and my thoughts / feelings about that, and therefore the relationship that is being established between us, that makes all the difference.
We have valued the advice we have been given and Hansford Bell made remortgaging a smooth process. The Service we have received has been very professional and efficient and the advice we have been given was simple to understand.
Very important as staff at Hansford Bell been very helpful in things I don’t understand re mortgage and insurance policies. They will continue to important and helpful in the future as my circumstances financially change in the coming weeks and months. I feel as though I can phone them up anytime with any questions I have.
We are
Hansford Bell.
We’re financial planners – with a difference.
We’re a fully independent team of Chartered Financial Planners based in Tavistock with a longstanding client base in the South West, London and further afield. Our dynamic board of directors come with years of experience in the industry – and plenty of enthusiasm too. We don’t overcomplicate things or get distracted by the data. Instead, people are at the heart of everything we do.
Our Financial Planning Service takes your life goals as the starting point. From here, we plot your course to financial fulfilment and facilitate any changes to help you get there. Whether it’s long-term Financial Life Planning, Wealth Management, or advice on a one-off transaction, we can help you refresh your finances.
Recent blog articles.
A Guide to Understanding Your Pension Statement
March 15, 2022
Every year, you’ll receive a pension statement detailing the progress of your savings so far. It’s easy to stow this document away and forget about it, but actually, your pension statement contains useful information that should inform your financial planning.
How Do You Know When It’s Time to Retire?
February 28, 2022
Deciding when to retire is an important choice that should not be taken lightly. Though age is often seen as a determining factor, it’s worth considering other things too. From financial health to career satisfaction to family commitments, there are some key lifestyle signs to look out for that may suggest the time has come.
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest for Retirement?
February 15, 2022
For many homeowners, paying off the mortgage is a key financial goal. If you have the savings to do so, overpaying a mortgage can offer numerous benefits, but there are things to consider. Paying off your mortgage is not the only option, and some might prefer to grow their wealth through targeted investments.