Streamline Compliance with Douglas Assist

Find clear, concise answers to your most common questions about our paraplanning and compliance support services.

What services does Douglas Assist provide to financial advisers?

We offer paraplanning, suitability reports, review packs, and compliance support designed to help advisors stay compliant and client-focused.

How does Douglas Assist ensure regulatory compliance?

Our team stays updated on current regulations and carefully reviews all documentation to maintain full compliance for your practice.

Can Douglas Assist support mortgage professionals as well as financial advisers?

Yes, our team includes two experienced mortgage experts, we can support with mortgage suitability reports, compliance and help you place complex cases.

How can working with Douglas Assist improve my client relationships?

By handling administrative and compliance tasks, we free up your time to spend more time advising and speaking to your clients.

Does Douglas Assist charge retainers, or minimum fees?

No, you pay simply for what you use and may use us sporadically when additional support is needed as and when suits you. Where clients require a large amount of work on an ongoing basis, we may agree a retainer fee so our time is reserved for your work.

Will we always deal with the same individual?

You will have a dedicated account manager, who will be your point of contact on an ongoing basis. Each piece of work is given to the team member with the most relevant expertise to ensure you get the highest quality report possible.

What qualifications do the team at Douglas Assist hold?

Several of our team hold level 4 Diplomas, either DipPFS or DipFA and two of the team hold CeMAP or CF6 additionally. Despite this, the team has been built based on quality report writing and compliance knowledge as there is no substitute for experience.

Can Douglas Assist provide training to our team?

Yes, two of the team are experience managers of paraplanning teams and advisers and can provide in depth training on a variety of areas if desired.