Paul is married to Dawn and has two children, Amie, who is a qualified midwife, and George (4), who is non-stop from the moment he wakes up!
When not helping people with their financial planning, or chasing George around, Paul loves to play golf. He also follows the British Superbike Motor Racing Championship, which takes him and his family all around the UK every year.
Paul has been a financial adviser since 1993, after previously working in an Insurance Brokers for six years. He joined Lifetime in 2001.
Robina Crabtree
Financial Planning, Pensions/Retirement Planning
I’ve been a client of Lifetime for a number of years, having initially needed investment retirement advice. Lifetime give a personal and confidential service. I would recommend them to anyone.
Malcolm, Sheffield
Financial Planning
The dealings I have had with Lifetime have been polite, professional and dealt with to my satisfaction. Thank you.
Pamela Briggs
Financial Planning
My financial adviser Paul Bassinder dealt with all my queries (about my investments) quickly and in a very simple, effective and friendly manner. I was very impressed with the overall professionalism, not just from Paul but Lifetime generally. A very satisfied client in very difficult and challenging times.
Chris Pearsall
Financial Planning
I have been dealing with Lifetime MD Ian Dickinson and his colleagues since the formation of his company. Each contact I’ve had has been outstanding. Paul Bassinder has been my adviser for more than 10 years, like all the other staff at Lifetime he makes the often tricky world of personal finance straightforward and understandable. No-one should have any concerns seeking help and advice from this first class organisation.
Robert Briggs
Financial Planning, Pensions/Retirement Planning
Needed information about our accounts. Our financial adviser Paul Bassinder was quick to respond, was able to access everything immediately and satisfied every query we had in a thorough and extremely professional manner. Service elements of both him personally and Lifetime in general are excellent and of the highest order. It was a pleasure to deal with Paul and Lifetime, both delivering such a friendly, professional and efficient service. I would confidently recommend anyone to deal with this business for all their financial needs. Well done to you all for everything you have delivered in such awkward and challenging times. Brilliant, and I don’t and can’t say that lightly.
Gail Lang
Financial Planning
My husband and I have been clients of Lifetime for a number of years and are always satisfied with the professional service we receive from our financial planner Paul Bassinder and the rest of the team. We would have no hesitation in providing recommendations to any friends and family. Thank you.
Keith Biggin
Financial Planning, Pensions/Retirement Planning
I have had dealings with Lifetime for many years, being introduced to them by my accountant, when I was looking for some pensions and investment advice. Over the years I have had a couple of advisers and they have always been very down to earth and given sound, professional advice. My dealings are currently with financial adviser Paul Bassinder who continues this ‘tradition’. As a direct result of my relationship with Lifetime, the advice I received, and the management of my affairs, I am now retired. I would be enjoying my retirement by ‘travelling’ but the COVID-19 situation has put a block on that for a while, not because of the reduction in my pension ‘pot’ (which despite the stock market volatility is still healthy) but the government’s travel restrictions. If you are thinking about financial planning because you have kids, or thinking about retirement, and looking for sound financial advice then give them a call.
Gordon Haywood
Financial Planning
I have been a client of Lifetime for over 10 years. During this time my financial adviser Paul Bassinder has always been professional, knowledgeable and courteous. Paul and pension specialist Rupert Smith gave me invaluable advice regarding my personal pension. The advice given is always clear and concisely explained and there is no pressure on your decision making. During these difficult Covid-19 times Lifetime’s digital platform and zoom meetings have proved indispensable. I would highly recommend Lifetime to anyone wanting a professional service and sensible pension advice.
Jo Waters
Financial Planning
I’ve been with Lifetime for more years than I can remember. Always been satisfied with the quality of their advice and found them to be responsive and helpful on a range of queries. My adviser Paul Bassinder is approachable, knowledgeable, friendly, easy to deal with – and he tells it like it is, which, in the world of finance, is pretty rare.
Christine, Rotherham
Financial Planning, Protection
All information is presented in a clear, understandable format and in a friendly manner. Lifetime are approachable, knowledgeable and friendly. Everything I needed was addressed as quickly as possible. Heartily recommended.
