Independent Financial Advisers in Southampton
Award-winning independent financial planning designed to help you take control of your money, grow your wealth, protect your lifestyle and plan for a more certain future.
Meet your adviser

James Thompson
Founder & Chartered Financial Planner
Meet your Southampton financial adviser
James has worked in financial planning since 1999 and became a Chartered Financial Planner in 2013. He co-founded NorthStar in 2016 and leads our advice, compliance and technical work. He holds the Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning, plus specialist qualifications in pensions, investments, protection and equity release.
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What Sets Us Apart from the Rest?
A Solution that Fits Your Needs
Bespoke your service and only pay for what you need with our unique range of financial planning and wealth management solutions
Only the Very Best Advice
All our financial planners have been awarded the coveted ‘Chartered Financial Planner’ status – the gold standard financial planning qualification
Market Leading Low Charges
By harnessing the latest technology we can deliver impressive efficiencies meaning you pay much less than with comparable services
Access Your Investments 24/7
View and manage your investments any time, any place, using any device with our client portal – keeping you in total control
Totally Transparent Charges
We are proud to display all our charges upfront on our website and are dedicated to complete charging transparency at all times
Advice Your Way
No mundane meetings and weighty paperwork – we use technology to deliver advice as you want it – face-to-face, phone & virtual online meetings
Awards, Accreditations & Trade Associations
We are committed to delivering the best service to our clients and working to the very highest professional standards. Our work has been rewarded with a number of awards and professional accreditations. We are also members of the leading financial planning trade associations.
Awards, Accreditations & Trade Associations
NorthStar is proud to be a member of the leading financial planning trade associations. Through a continued commitment to adhere to the highest professional standards and deliver exceptional service, NorthStar has received a number of awards and professional accreditations.









