Chris joined the Abram Partnership in September 2020; Chris has been working in the financial services industry for 16 years in a wide range of roles. Chris started in the Financial Services industry in 2008 joining AXA to work on their new ‘Wrap’ Platform, he quickly developed a passion for financial services. Completing his exams to become a qualified financial adviser in 2016 and picking up a” Best Completion Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning” award by the CII along the way, he was the first in his team to become diploma qualified.

Upon being made redundant in 2019 he pursued his passion for a financial advice and became an Adviser with a national firm, before deciding to join the Abram partnership in September 2020.

Chris has known the Abram Partnership team for over 10 years, having previously worked closely with Ken and the team as a platform consultant, as of such Chris knows the team very well and holds the same customer values as the Abram Partnership making a great addition to the team.

Chris is based in Aberdare and his role is an independent financial adviser (IFA). Chris has a passion for helping clients work towards their objectives big and small with a particular interest in retirement planning and financial protection.

Whilst Chris is based in Aberdare he has clients all over the country and is happy to work with clients face to face or remotely to suit your needs.

Chris can help with:

Pensions – Whether setting up your first pension, reviewing your existing pensions, discussing the options of consolidating, Chris has a passion for the best outcomes for your retirement

Retirement Planning – Reviewing your existing savings and pensions to plan your ideal lifestyle in retirement and guiding you through the process

Investments – With the wide range of products and investments on the market, Chris can guide you through to find the right product and investment to suit your needs

Children’s Investments – Discussing the best option for your children and grandchildren, this may involve Junior ISA’s (JISA), Junior Pensions or Trusts

Protection – A passion of Chris’s is to help protect you and your family now whilst building your investments for the future. This could be through life insurance, critical illness or income protection.

Private Medical Insurance – With the increase in the NHS waiting lists, we have seen a rise in people looking for Private Medical Insurance (PMI) to help them get treatment quicker should you need it. Chris can look at the whole of the market for you and find cover to suit your needs

Chris married Gina in September 2011 after being together since 2007. Being originally from Swindon, Chris spent 15 years in Bristol before moving with his with Gina to Aberdare in 2022.

Hobbies

In Chris’s spare time he helps Gina run Adaptive Martial Arts a non-for-profit organisation teaching Martial Arts to people with disabilities. Chris is heavily involved in the day to day running of the business whether that being managing the finances, running the website and social media to helping teach sessions.

When Chris isn’t teaching with Gina he enjoys listening to music, aviation, spending time with his 4 house rabbits and walking his Newfoundland puppy Blue.

How to contact Chris

Mobile: 07368 882092
Email: chris.hopkins@cardiffifa.co.uk