Financial Adviser in Ballymena
Independent advice for people and businesses in Ballymena and across Mid and East Antrim.
Mortgages, protection and pensions, plus free financial wellbeing workshops for local employers.
Working With Ballymena Employers
Two of the employers I work with closely are based in Ballymena, and I'm a member of Ballymena Chamber of Commerce.
Clarke
Clarke is a Ballymena construction company with around 125 staff. Alongside group sessions on site, I've met individually with around 40% of their employees to help with everything from mortgages to pensions.
“We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chris to other organisations”Clarke
The JAQ Group
The JAQ Group, the Ballymena business behind The Essence Vault, employs over 300 people. I've run group and one-to-one sessions for their team, with ongoing support planned into the new year.
“We highly recommend Chris. He's knowledgeable, personable and has a great ability to make financial wellbeing simple and engaging.”The JAQ Group
Buying a Home in Ballymena
Homes in Mid and East Antrim are still more affordable than the Northern Ireland average, but prices are rising quickly. Knowing what you can borrow early on makes a real difference.
£177,450
Average house price in Mid and East Antrim
8.2%
Rise in local prices over the last year
£202,487
Average house price across Northern Ireland
On an average Ballymena area home, a 10% deposit is around £17,700. First-time buyers pay no stamp duty on homes up to £300,000, and Co-Ownership can help if a full deposit is out of reach.
Whether it's your first home, a move or a remortgage, I'll look across the market, explain your options in plain English and handle the application with you.
Figures from the NI House Price Index, Quarter 2 2026 (NISRA). Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.
Other Ways I Can Help
Protecting your family
Life insurance, critical illness cover and income protection, so the people who depend on you are looked after.
Protection advicePensions and retirement
Making sense of your pensions, finding old ones and planning how and when to take your income.
Pension adviceEmployee benefits
An independent review of your workplace pension and staff benefits, with one local point of contact.
Employee benefitsMeeting in Person
I'm based in Newtownabbey, around half an hour down the M2, and regularly in Ballymena. We can meet at your home, at your workplace or online, whichever suits you best.
Book a free chatFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. I'm based in Newtownabbey, around half an hour from Ballymena, and I'm happy to meet at your home, your workplace or somewhere local. Online meetings are available too if that's easier.
Yes. The first conversation costs nothing and there's no obligation. For many people that's all they need. If you'd like full advice, I'll explain the cost clearly before anything goes ahead.
Yes. Group workshops and confidential one-to-ones are provided at no cost to the business or its employees. I already run sessions for employers in Ballymena and can do the same on site at your premises.
Of course. I work with people right across Northern Ireland, so wherever you live, we can meet in person or online.
Let's Have a Chat
Whether it's your own finances or support for your staff, get in touch and I'll arrange a free, no-obligation chat.
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