Martin Bamford

martin-bamford Martin Bamford BA (Hons) CFP APFS
Chartered Financial Planner

Managing Director

Location: Cranleigh, Surrey

Martin Bamford joined Informed Choice in 2002 and became a Director in 2004.

He is a Chartered Financial Planner and Certified Financial PlannerCM certificant.

During 2009, Martin was Surrey region Chairman for the Institute of Financial Planning. He was recognised as one of the most influential financial advisers in Britain, in a survey by Professional Adviser magazine.

Martin is an established media IFA, frequently quoted in the national press and writing for various publications each month. He is the published author of several personal finance books. Two of his books – The Money Tree and Brilliant Investing – have been selected as WHSmith Business Book of the Month.

Martin is responsible for the day to day running of Informed Choice Ltd along with ensuring a high level of technical service to its clients.

Qualifications:
-Chartered Financial Planner
-Certified Financial PlannerCM certificant
-Honours degree in Business Administration

Recognition:
-Professional Adviser 12th Most Influential Financial Adviser in Britain – 2009
-Media IFA of the Year 2008 – Third Place
-Highly Commended for the Baillie Gifford Financial Education Award

Professional Memberships:
-Associate of the Personal Finance Society
-Associate of the Institute of Financial Planning