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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Stay away they just want their piece of the cake just lost 285.000€ in three investments, after six months they all went insolvent and my retirement is gone!!!!!!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Like many others, mis-sold ponzi and fraudalent investments in good faith, they are just commission chasers. They have multiple legal cases against them. DO NOT GO anywhere near these and do proper... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After 6yrs of procrastinating.... I have finally addressed all the things that I have been putting off! Thanks to Ara Manukyan hosting a breakfast meeting at our local discussing Wills, Funeral Plans,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ara is a great ambassador for Lawsons. His help and advice is sound and nothing is too much for him, with regards to home visits, phone calls and regular updates along with emails. My wife and I can... See more

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Lawsons Wealth provides the platform, infrastructure, and oversight that enable independent advisers to deliver high-quality financial planning to their clients. We focus on creating a secure and innovative environment where advisers can access advanced technology, compliance support and a wide range of investment solutions. Our mission is to empower advisers with the tools and resources they need to build lasting value for their clients. By supporting advisers in this way, we help ensure that wealth management is delivered with transparency, flexibility, and a commitment to long-term success. From our transformational technology to our expert investment committee and our relationships with leading product providers, everything about the way we work is streamlined for ease and performance.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not trust a word anyone…

Terrible do not trust a word anyone from this company says.

They have lost all our savings!

Avoid Charlie Hasberry in any company, he wears many hats. Your investments will disappear and so will he!

July 17, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Followed an investment advisor from…

Followed an investment advisor from Skybound to Lawsons when he moved there.....big mistake!!!!
Mis-sold on GC8 thanks to them....
Luckily I kept my others with Skybound....much more professional.
How much is the bet that they don't reach out here?

STAY AWAY!!!!!

March 29, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Extremely disappointing – investors badly let down

I would strongly advise anyone considering using Lawsons Wealth or any advisers associated with them to proceed with extreme caution.

I was introduced to a financial adviser operating through Lawsons Wealth, Joel Colman, who recommended a number of investments including loan notes and pension-linked investment structures. These investments were presented as suitable and secure opportunities.

Unfortunately, these investments have since collapsed, resulting in the loss of a very substantial amount of money. I am not alone in this situation – many other investors appear to have been affected by the same types of recommendations.

For example, Godwin Capital loan notes entered administration in 2025, leaving thousands of investors facing potentially significant losses after more than £160 million had been invested through the scheme.

Since these events unfolded:
My attempts to resolve the matter directly with Lawsons Wealth have received no meaningful response.
The adviser who recommended these investments has disappeared and is no longer contactable.
Investors have been left trying to understand how such products were recommended and what due diligence was carried out.

These types of loan-note investments were marketed as property-backed with attractive returns, but many investors have since learned that the security and risk profile may not have been as described.

In my opinion, this experience raises very serious questions about:

1. The suitability of the advice provided
2. The level of due diligence carried out before recommending these products
3. The responsibility taken once the investments collapsed

This has had a devastating financial impact on my family and others who trusted the advice given.

If you are considering working with this firm or any adviser associated with them, please carry out extremely thorough independent checks before investing and fully understand the risks involved.

Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company.

June 25, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Mis-sold investments

Mis-sold investments. Commission chasers. Avoid at all costs. Little to no feedback to resolution requests.

March 18, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BEWARE

BEWARE! Not even one star…
Invested substantial amount of money through Lawsons advisor in Loan Notes.
Was assured a good investment however it was a fraud and lost everything….
The police are investigating

May 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Miss sold to investments

Miss sold to investments. I was advised to sell my investments from my portfolio and invest in 79th Group which has gone into administration. And also New Icon Group which is now winding down the company. Lost huge amount of money. I will be looking at transferring my other investments to a different company.

April 17, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont go near this company

Dont go near this company, they have sold 79TH Group loan notes to hundreds of investors who have lost their life savings, many are ruined in retirement for the rest of their lives.

February 10, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

DO NOT TRUST THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS

Very disappointed with this company as a financial advisory company. I have lost all of my retirement savings as I was mis-sold a loan note with the 79th group which went into administration the day after I transferred the funds for this investment. My broker did not bother to call me to let me know when this made public news in the UK. If he alerted me right away, I would have been able to cancel the funds transfer as the funds had not landed yet. It seems that their due diligence was not properly carried out whilst vetting these companies.
I would not take their advice ever again.

July 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My wife and I have been very impressed…

My wife and I have been very impressed with the professionalism of Lawsons Wealth. They guided us through investment options clearly and made the whole process smooth. The regular updates and personal touch made us feel reassured that we were in good hands.

June 4, 2025
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Reply from Lawsons Wealth

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that your experience with the adviser you worked with has been a positive one. At Lawsons Wealth, our role is to provide the platform, tools, and support that enable independent advisers to deliver a professional and seamless service to their clients. It’s great to know this support contributed to your smooth experience, and we’re glad you felt reassured throughout the process.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I invested through Lawsons Wealth…

I invested through Lawsons Wealth earlier this year, and the whole process has been seamless. From the initial consultation to the ongoing updates, everything has been handled with care and professionalism.

June 16, 2025
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Reply from Lawsons Wealth

Thank you for your feedback. We’re pleased to hear that the adviser you worked with provided such a smooth and professional experience. At Lawsons Wealth, our role is to support independent advisers with the systems and structure that help them deliver clear communication and ongoing updates to their clients. It’s rewarding to know that this partnership has contributed to your positive experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I first heard about Lawsons Wealth from…

I first heard about Lawsons Wealth from friends who were already clients. The service has been first-class, and every question I had was answered quickly and thoroughly. Couldn’t recommend them enough.

July 26, 2025
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Reply from Lawsons Wealth

We’re delighted to hear that your adviser has been able to respond so promptly and thoroughly to your questions. At Lawsons Wealth, we focus on providing the structure and resources that allow advisers to deliver the highest level of service to their clients. It’s great to know this has been reflected in your experience, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was introduced to Lawsons Wealth by a…

I was introduced to Lawsons Wealth by a colleague, and I’m so glad I followed up. They has been brilliant ,professional, patient, and genuinely supportive. The investment process was simple and clear, and I feel confident about the future thanks to their advice.

June 20, 2025
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Reply from Lawsons Wealth

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so pleased to hear that the adviser you worked with was able to guide you with professionalism and care, and that the process felt simple and clear. At Lawsons Wealth, our role is to provide the framework and support that enables independent advisers to deliver this level of service. It’s wonderful to know that their advice has left you feeling confident about the future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After meeting Ara at a community…

After meeting Ara at a community seminar on financial planning, I finally felt comfortable taking the next steps with my investments. His straightforward advice and patient explanations made the process stress-free. I really appreciate his honesty and how approachable he is. Highly recommend Lawsons Wealth to anyone feeling hesitant about getting started.

February 4, 2025
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Reply from Lawsons Wealth

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so pleased to hear that the adviser you met at the seminar was able to make the process clear and approachable, helping you feel confident about moving forward. At Lawsons Wealth, our role is to provide the framework and support that enable advisers to deliver this kind of professional and reassuring service. We truly appreciate your recommendation.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Godwin Capital

Was sold Godwin loan notes and assured they were protected through assets etc. this was not the case! The failure of Godwin Captial No. 8 it is evident there was no such protection in place. Terrible investment and advise and insufficient due diligence from Lawson.I have lost a signicant ammount of money.

June 29, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with this company as…

Very disappointed with this company as a financial advisory company. I have lost most of my hard earning savings as I was mis-sold two loan notes with 2 different companies (Godwin Capital 8 and the 79th group) and both gone into administration. Both companies recommended by Lawsons Wealth were operating Ponzi style schemes. It seems that their due diligence was not properly carried out whilst vetting these companies.
I would not take their advice ever again.

August 21, 2025
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