Robin Chamberlayne was one of the first chartered financial planners in the UK and has over 27 years’ experience in the financial services industry. He formed Progressive Strategic Solutions in 1997.  Robin is particularly involved in giving strategic advice, planning ahead to secure the best asset mix and tax efficient solution.  This involves the creation of holistic investment, retirement and succession plans using both conventional and specialist investment strategies.  Robin helps a wide range of clients ranging from traditional rural families and estates to leading city professionals.

Robin is actively involved in the local church and is a trustee of Armstrong Energy Foundation which seeks to counter global fuel poverty, particularly in India. His family’s farm operates both commercial biomass and solar installations to meet the heat and power requirements for a large rural business centre. Robin lives and works in Maisemore with his wife and four children and enjoys rugby, coastal pursuits, fine food and wine.

Robin works from offices based in Gloucester and London.

Conflicts Policy – Progressive Strategic Solutions are independent financial planners able to access the whole of market.  Through many years of experience, we have learnt that integrity and openness are essential in all relationships.  We subscribe to comprehensive research sources including tax efficient review.

In the specialist tax based investment market, Robin Chamberlayne has recognised that advice can only be given with confidence where a clear understanding exists.  Only those who provide comprehensive details are considered, this requirement excludes many major promoters who choose not to make a full financial disclosure.

He holds board positions in the quoted markets with companies managed by Downing Corporate Finance and Beringea, while also a director of Armstrong Energy who are highly regarded in the renewable energy infrastructure sector area.  Armstrong manage c. £150 million of assets in this sector In the UK and India.  Progressive clients have direct access to investment options which equate to a significant discount to normal promoted options.

Energy infrastructure is one area of particular focus for their high index linked yields and particular tax advantages for income tax, capital gains and inheritance tax.

Links to connected parties:

Armstrong – www.armstrongenergy.co.uk

Downing – www.downing.co.uk

Beringea – www.beringea.com