Following the recent announcement by the Scottish Government, we continue to take a number of actions to protect our clients, staff members and their wider families. We are still OPEN FOR BUSINESS but with a reduced staffing level so that social distancing can be maintained at all times. Our facilities will not be available to clients and strict hygiene controls will be put in place between appointments.
As we can only have a limited number of clients in the office at anyone time, you may be asked to wait outside or in your car until the reception area is clear. Some of our staff will continue to work from home remotely to protect them and their families and to reduce the risk to those staff members in our office.
As we can only have a limited number of clients in the office at anyone time, you may be asked to wait outside or in your car until the reception area is clear. Some of our staff will continue to work from home remotely to protect them and their families and to reduce the risk to those staff members in our office.
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At City Gate Aberdeen Ltd we believe that professional financial advice can add significant value to individuals and businesses. As your partner in building wealth and security, we focus on ways that we can help you to live the life that you want to live. We undertake that all of our actions will be guided by the principle that the interests of our clients are paramount.
Find out about our professional and experienced team - who they are, how they can help you and how you can contact them. Alan has had 27 years' experience having been in Financial Services since 1991, and opened City Gate Aberdeen Ltd in 2002.
He is committed to ensuring that he continues to offer the highest service to his clients, gaining the status of Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (APFS) in early 2016, continuing with his studies to obtain the highest level designation of Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society (FPFS) later that year, he also has the Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice and is a member of the Society of Mortgage Professionals (Cert SMP), not forgetting to mention that he is also an Independent Financial Adviser and Chartered Financial Planner.
He is committed to ensuring that he continues to offer the highest service to his clients, gaining the status of Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning (APFS) in early 2016, continuing with his studies to obtain the highest level designation of Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society (FPFS) later that year, he also has the Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice and is a member of the Society of Mortgage Professionals (Cert SMP), not forgetting to mention that he is also an Independent Financial Adviser and Chartered Financial Planner.
We meet together to discuss your personal circumstances and your current financial situation. We'll go into detail so that we can draw up a complete picture of where you are now, and where you want to arrive.
We'll ask about you, your occupation, your savings & investments, your mortgage, your current liabilities and your tax position, and we'll explain how all of this information builds a profile which will help us to formulate our financial plan.Next we discuss your objectives and your aspirations, as well as any concerns that may arise.
We'll ask about you, your occupation, your savings & investments, your mortgage, your current liabilities and your tax position, and we'll explain how all of this information builds a profile which will help us to formulate our financial plan.Next we discuss your objectives and your aspirations, as well as any concerns that may arise.
I would recommend City Gate Aberdeen as they are extremely thorough in making sure you get the right type of product with the features/benefits that suit both your current situation and your potential future situation too, and at an affordable price.
If they hadn't of done such a good job for us we wouldn't have had critical illness for children as part of the life insurance policy which at the time didn't seem relevant as we didn't have children but within a year I was pregnant and my newborn son required major surgery.
If they hadn't of done such a good job for us we wouldn't have had critical illness for children as part of the life insurance policy which at the time didn't seem relevant as we didn't have children but within a year I was pregnant and my newborn son required major surgery.
Our office opening hours for support staff are Monday to Friday 8:30am and to 4:30pm; however, appointments with a Financial Adviser are available from 9:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Friday. City Gate Aberdeen Ltd is an appointed representative of Tenet Network Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
Reviews (13)
Julie Taylor
Oct 25, 2021
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Beata Tar
May 27, 2021
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I have been to City Gate 6 month ago to discuss my options, the detailed advice I got from Johnny helped me improve my chances of getting on the property ladder.
He helped that much that now I am 3 weeks away from getting the keys to my first home.
I am grateful for all the professional help, patience and support. I can not be thankful enough. I can only recommend Johnny and his team.
He helped that much that now I am 3 weeks away from getting the keys to my first home.
I am grateful for all the professional help, patience and support. I can not be thankful enough. I can only recommend Johnny and his team.
Bianca
May 16, 2021
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Would highly recommend Johnny and his team!
They were great! They helped us with everything and explain all things very clear and they were always answering fast and good to all our questions.
Thanks to them we could buy our first property! No problems at all, everything was smooth! Now we are just moving to our new house, very happy 😊
They were great! They helped us with everything and explain all things very clear and they were always answering fast and good to all our questions.
Thanks to them we could buy our first property! No problems at all, everything was smooth! Now we are just moving to our new house, very happy 😊
Rebecca Amaechina
May 12, 2021
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Johnny was excellent from the very first meeting/ phone call. We couldn’t have bought a home this year without his guidance and expert advice. I have recommended Johnny so many times and as I write this from my beautiful home he help me buy, I couldn’t be more thankful! Also the people I recommended are now looking forward to moving to their new home! He’s a legend!
Marianna Carrero
May 09, 2021
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My sister bought her house a few years ago with City Gate Aberdeen. She recommeded it to one of her best friends and not long after she bought a house. I decided to buy a house on January and now I am going to collect the keys at the end of the month. Johnny and Shona definitely know how to make it happen. The whole process was absolutely stress free and easy! they will guide you through the entire process. I would recommend City Gate Aberdeen 100%.
En S.
May 08, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism, Responsiveness
Awful, just awful. We've let three dream houses slip by us during this incredible stressful process. Johnny and his team are INCAPABLE of being the least bit professional. If I could rate them anything less than a one star, I would! Save yourself the trouble, it's not worth the disappointment.
Awful, just awful. We've let three dream houses slip by us during this incredible stressful process. Johnny and his team are INCAPABLE of being the least bit professional. If I could rate them anything less than a one star, I would! Save yourself the trouble, it's not worth the disappointment.
Aneta Czapiewska
May 07, 2021
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Kanadaj
May 07, 2021
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Laura McCubbin
Aug 28, 2020
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Great service from Johnny, we had a mortgage review and renewal done recently, throughout lockdown without any problems. We definitely recommend Johnny, always gets back to you within good time, easy to talk to and always willing to answer any questions and offer advice without pressure to buy.
We will definitely use for any future mortgage and insurance renewals.
We will definitely use for any future mortgage and insurance renewals.
Ernesta Kaupyte
Jun 13, 2020
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Biggest THANK YOU for Alan and his team!
Very professional, knowledgeable and very helpful people works for company. As first time buyers we had zero stress trough all processes. Everything went smoothly, each step was explained properly good communication.
Recommend 110%.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Very professional, knowledgeable and very helpful people works for company. As first time buyers we had zero stress trough all processes. Everything went smoothly, each step was explained properly good communication.
Recommend 110%.
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Karolina B.
May 26, 2020
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Would 110% recommend Alan and his team. Ladies at the reception are extremely helpful and Alan himself is really knowledgeable and very professional man who is really good at his job. Would definitely contact the company regarding any financial advice. Thank you for everything! Very happy clients!
Would 110% recommend Alan and his team. Ladies at the reception are extremely helpful and Alan himself is really knowledgeable and very professional man who is really good at his job. Would definitely contact the company regarding any financial advice. Thank you for everything! Very happy clients!
Lucie Walton
Jun 14, 2019
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Johnny was professional, well informed, helpful and polite. He was amazing help to us, we didn't know where to start, but with his help, he got us on the way. He was there for every question we had along the way and after. he helped us to find a great solicitor and insurance too. It is 3,5 years and we are still delighted, we chose him and we will do in future again. Do you want to go stress free during your important step, choice Johnny.
Sarah Rumbles
May 25, 2019
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