Introducing Thornton Associates Thornton Associates is the Island's first firm of Chartered Financial Planners, providing trusted, ethical and transparent life planning to clients who value expert professional advice. Our client-focussed service helps individuals, small business owners and trustees to identify and achieve their financial goals with personalised and fully independent financial advice. We are committed to providing the most up-to-date advice helping you to grow, manage and safeguard your wealth for today and all your tomorrows. The company was established in 2000 by Managing Director Sharon Sutton, who is one of only a few individuals in the UK to hold the title of Chartered Financial Planner. Since then we have grown substantially, becoming the Island's first firm of Chartered Financial Planners in February 2009 and Sharon has recently attained Fellowship of the PFS. The highly experienced and qualified team provides a comprehensive service that will help all our clients, whether you are a private individual, trustee or small business owner. "Thornton Associates are pro-active in looking after their clients' interests and inspire trust and confidence in everything that they do." - Thornton Associates Client Independent Financial Advice We offer independent financial advice to Isle of Man residents, expatriates and small businesses, helping them to make informed decisions about their options at every stage of their financial life. We cover as many risks as possible, including: •· Business protection •· Capital investment •· Care fees planning •· Estate planning •· Divorce (including pension sharing) •· Family protection •· Pensions and Pre-retirement planning •· Relocation financial planning •· Retirement income •· Redundancy financial planning •· Trustee investment. Thornton Associates bespoke service provision offers no sanctuary to the "one size fits all philosophy. Every client is treated individually and tailored solutions are found for their specific needs. It's a wholly transparent process in which the client is briefed at every step along the way. The Thornton Associates ethos is to always build long-term relationships with clients.
Latest News
January 2012 Update
22nd January, 2012
Read a quick update of what's happening in the UK and thoughts on where the Isle of Man may follow.....
Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a Happy New year
26th December, 2011
We understand that Christmas and the New Year can be a time when people take a proper look at their finances and make personal finance resolutions for the year ahead. If this sounds like you, please do get in touch whilst our office is closed and
RDR update - and dreams of an idealist
22nd December, 2011
How do you really put Financial Services in the Isle of Man on the map for the right reasons when faced with such dire headlines as only this week? I refer to the “Bank denies mis-selling” story - see; http://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/isle-of-man-news/
Charitable Philanthropy
4th December, 2011
So did 'Red Nose Day', Comic Relief, make you reach into your back pocket or with Christmas fast approaching does it make you want to make a difference to others less fortunate? Here are some tips for Isle of Man residents to make the most of givi
Dealing with the prospect of Redundancy
19th November, 2011
The prospect of redundancy is becoming very real for more and more people, in light of worsening economic conditions and cutbacks in government and company spending. Redundancy may occur for a number of reasons and with every redundancy comes a wh