I have spoken to Gareth Horsfall a number of times over more than ten years. His knowledge of all the financial problems and pitfalls of moving to (and living in) Italy is second to none. His advice... Mehr ansehen
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I had an informal chat with Gareth and I felt he's very prepared, offered great insight on the UK expats typical tax traps and gave me more confidence in approaching tax returns in Italy. Definitely r... Mehr ansehen
Katey Murray is a refreshingly complete voice in a wilderness of poor, incomplete or muddled responses from partisan advisors in both France and UK. My issue was the net tax liability in both France a... Mehr ansehen
I was frankly clueless about finance and investment until I met up with my financial adviser Susan Worthington she has helped me so much. She set up a qurops pension fund for me and investments her a... Mehr ansehen
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Specialist financial planning for expatriates across Europe. Comprehensive, personalised financial advice. Tax efficient investing – pensions and retirement planning – estate and succession planning – mortgages – currency transfers – life assurance. With 12 regional offices and 50 advisers operating in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta and Switzerland, we have been building long term client relationships since our foundation in 2003. In today’s world of finance one thing is clear, we all have to pay attention to and take great care of our own finances. Spectrum advisers are here to help you, our clients, with the many complex financial and tax issues you are confronted with: retirement and pension planning including QROPS, Life Assurance, efficient investing (using Insurance wrappers), succession and inheritance tax planning, currency exchange and many more. As for most expatriates, these planning issues may exist in more than one country, and we believe working with experienced, qualified, cross border advisers who are themselves expatriates, and therefore facing similar challenges, is really important. At Spectrum we believe clients should not leave their finances entirely in the hands of a third party, a banker, an investment manager or an adviser. We want our clients to stay involved and work with us to ensure they continue to prosper. We put an emphasis on continued financial advice and support with some of our clients having worked with their adviser for more than 15 years. Our commitment to long term business relationships allows us to provide advice and reassurance during the inevitable changes in tax rules, movements in exchange rates and markets.
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Paseo de Gracia 63, principal, 2a, , 08008, Barcelona, Spanien
- +34 93 665 8596
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- spectrum-ifa.com
Gareth was very responsive
Gareth was very responsive, professional and knowledgeable in assisting me with many items pertaining to a transfer from North America to Europe! He was the only person I spoke to that gave me clear, sound advice specific to my personal situation. Not only am I very grateful, I would not hesitate to recommend Gareth or utilize his services again in the near future.
Expert Advice with a Personal Touch
I had a couple of meetings with Gareth Horsfall, and although he didn’t take me on as a client in the end, I was thoroughly impressed by his expertise and guidance. He provided clear, practical advice on protecting my pensions at minimal cost, avoiding unnecessary complexity, and simplifying my investment approach. His depth of knowledge, combined with his friendly and approachable manner, made our conversations both insightful and enjoyable. Even without becoming a client, I walked away with valuable insights. Highly recommended!
Katey Murray review
I asked Katey Murray for some help when I became lost in the French and UK worlds of finance and taxation. She gave me very clear and useful information in a kind and patient manner, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. Thank you Katey!
I'm an adviser and I still need help
I have been an IFA in the UK for 25 years and run a successful business there, a few years ago I moved to Italy and needed to take advice as I knew all the fundamentals but didn't understand the Italian system. Gareth Horsfall's advice was invaluable, not only in terms of my finances but also in terms of other factors in making a major transition. Gareth is a great guy, very knowledgeable and approachable and I would highly recommend him. If I need help, you certainly do!
We recently had a discovery call with…
We recently had a discovery call with Gareth. He was very generous with his time and knowledge and helped us to feel we are in safe hands. We are not yet in a position to use Gareth's services, but I have little doubt that we will when the time comes.
Trustworthy, knowledgeable Financial Advisor in Rome
I am an Italian tax resident and in 2012 I was introduced to Gareth Horsfall of Spectrum IFA Group by a close friend. Our initial meeting was very positive. In 2013, following the sale of our UK house I contacted him again and he became our financial advisor. Following several meetings (in which I learnt a lot) and with his skilled and knowledgeable guidance we set up our portfolio.
He is fluent in Italian with a deep knowledge of the complex Italian tax system staying rigorously alert to the frequent, often confusing, changes. He then updates his clients through an e-zine. He also meets his clients regularly in person.
My funds have performed well in relation to my risk profile giving me a sense of having made the right choices. And a sense of security for the future.
Recently I needed to transfer a small UK pension fund which had matured. Gareth warned me that as I lived outside of the UK the process would be lengthy and would require a vast amount of paperwork (and patience). It was and it did. It was tortuous. But he efficiently and skilfully helped me through the process at each step informing me of what would be needed next. It was a successful outcome.
I strongly recommend Gareth to anyone who is seeking a skilled, alert and knowledgeable financial advisor. He is also very personable with a great sense of humour!
Knowledgeable and honest IFA
Gareth Horsfall (Italy) has looked after our investments for several years.
His excellent knowledge of cross border financial issues has enabled us to avail of various investment options and we have always found him to be very clear in explaining these options and consistently on hand to answer any questions we may have.
A very positive all round experience.
I talked to Gareth Horsfell about our…
I talked to Gareth Horsfell about our tax/money situation in Italy and found his sound and very good advice, and human approach very refreshing. I am a lot clearer now in understanding finance in Italy thanks to Gareth
Andrew Lawford
Andrew Lawford is assisting and supporting me on my private financial decisions. I appreciate the precision, punctuality and the extreme care with which he keeps me updated and proposes changes to adapt to the market. Andrew makes me feel safe.

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Great advice
We have regular meetings with Andrea Glover at Spectrum, normally at our house, and she has always given good advice, especially about pensions.

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Gareth Horsfall in Italy
Today I met Gareth via Skype to discuss private UK pensions and how best to take them, whilst living in Italy. He is very knowledgeable in this field and gave me some good and honest advice. It's reassuring to speak to someone who knows the UK and Italian systems when it comes to pensions and finance.
David Hattersley is excellent
I truely trust David Hattersley. Very profesional and knows his stuff. He has helped me out immensely. Also I must add he is very nice, friendly and patient by going the extra mile to explain every detail.
A refreshing voice in the wilderness
Katey Murray is a refreshingly complete voice in a wilderness of poor, incomplete or muddled responses from partisan advisors in both France and UK. My issue was the net tax liability in both France and UK in case of the sale of a second home in UK. Katey cut through it all like a knife through butter and presented a clear view of the way forward. She then told me that her advice was an investment in future commissions. A rare and far seeing lady advisor.
Katey has been an invaluable resource
Katey Murray has been an invaluable source of information and reassurance as we transitioned our residency from the UK to France. To say that the process is complex would be an understatement and Katey has helped us with concrete, practical advice throughout. She is a refreshing resource in a world where there are generally 5 different answers to every question!
Very Positive Experience and Strong Recommendation
I started working with Andrea Glover early 2023, Andrea came to my house and we had a thorough overview of all my investments. I'm based in SW France. From the beginning Andrea was patient, extremely clear and has given me great advice. Andrea always responds quickly and with positive advice. I would not hesitate to recommend her, and her talented team!
Moving country is no small matter and expert advice is essential
Moving country is no small matter, especially when it’s a permanent move. You absolutely need thorough and excellent advice because it is impossible to know or fully grasp all the complexities involved in issues of taxation and investments and how they interact. You may also need first-rate recommendations for legal advisors and accountants, etc.
We were fortunate to be put in touch with Andrew Lawford and Spectrum IFA Group by a long-standing and much respected London firm for Asset Management. They could not have recommended anyone better.
Andrew mixes a thorough knowledge of the financial worlds of Italy and the U.K. (indeed Europe as a whole) with genuine care and kindness. He got to know us and our needs and then he found the best solutions. But it was more than that. He looked to the long-term, he pointed out important considerations, he highlighted potential issues and he found ways to circumnavigate problems. And when all the basics were resolved and investments made, he continues to take real care, making sure we know exactly what is happening and what we need to do and what we should consider.
He understood the ‘family’ situations and made excellent recommendations for legal advice. He took on board bureaucratic challenges and similarly helped resolve problems that could otherwise have needlessly spiralled.
Ultimately, we owe a great deal to Andrew. He made our journey SO much more secure and SO much easier. He gave, and continues to give, us peace of mind, and he ensures that our financial considerations are perfectly managed.
We recommend Spectrum IFA Group without reservation. You will be in very safe and caring hands. It’s not that often that one comes across truly genuine people. But Andrew is exactly that, and we are very lucky indeed to benefit from his expert advice and real care.
I got to meet Susan Worthington in 2003…
I got to meet Susan Worthington in 2003 when I accompanied my mother to an investment meeting . My mum was a very sharp businesswoman so I knew her choice of investing must be good . In 2015 I was left an inheritance which I placed in Susan’s hands to invest for me . She is one of the most transparent, understanding and caring persons I know . I have been totally happy with both the results of the investment and with the continuous up dates they send out . Highly recommended.
Helpful
Your man had been helpful to me on a couple of financial issues over the last year or so and I therefore went to him for advice on investment matters. He was most attentive and helpful throughout that process so it has been a source of some disappointment to me that I found myself unable to proceed with the project.
Chris Webb in Madrid
We took on Chris Webb in Madrid last year, he has really sorted us out, given what we think is very sound advice and been honest and straight forward with us which is exactly what we were looking for. We feel safe with him and the backing of spectrum Group. He is also very quick to respond, talks to us in a way we can understand and is also a really nice guy!
John Lansley
John Lansley
John has been our financial adviser in France for the past 11 years. He has always provided us with very sound advice based on his extensive experience and knowledge, whilst taking full account of our attitudes to risk-taking. He is conscientious and friendly whilst being business-like. For us, his counsel has always produced good results.
In addition, he is diligent and proactive, maintaining regular contact and checking to see if our needs have changed or certain investments need reviewing because of market forces. He also responds promptly to our questions and follows up when and where necessary.
John is always discreet and totally trustworthy. We recommend him without hesitation or reservation.
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