About Ian Francis

Ian Francis is an energetic, wickedly funny, independent financial adviser, who helps his clients build confidence with their money and how they can make choices to enjoy their lives. As the founder of Chestnut Financial Services Limited, Ian has helped nearly 1,000 clients build their wealth, get mortgages, pay for care, and enjoy their retirement. He'll share family and client successes. Ian has featured in many magazines, newspapers and the BBC, as an expert financial adviser, focused on personal finance and helping solve either questions or problems people have.

Ian has been married to Emma, his best friend, tireless listener, and greatest encourager, for twenty years. He lives in and loves the Lincolnshire village of Bassingham. He has three sons, three grandsons, and enjoys his family time, food, wine, rugby, and walking Farley.

Having joined financial services in his 20s, following a career in the civil service, Ian has had several senior roles involving independent financial advice and regulation. So Ian is well placed to give high-quality advice on all sorts of problems. In addition to a wide range of qualifications, accreditations, and professional memberships, Ian has also passed specialist exams for equity release and long-term care advice.

We are all a team in the office, working together to help all our clients get the best service and support, solving our client's problems, and making their lives financially happier.