Hornbuckle Mitchell has long been a firm supporter of the IFP and we are delighted to be entering our second year as a sponsor after enjoying a fruitful 2011.

A vanguard of self-invested pension administration and innovation, we welcomed the opportunity to work alongside the IFP and have enjoyed our involvement with so many of the professionals within the IFP community.

Professional Financial Planning and self-invested pension solutions are a powerful combination. We are constantly seeking to maximise and develop the opportunities available to Financial Planners, especially in light of the upcoming RDR legislation for which we are already compliant.

Our reputation is built on innovation, flexibility, trust and personal service. This is shown in our full SIPP which, unlike many other providers, gives access to a plentiful and diverse range of standard and more esoteric investments.

There is the opportunity for those with a lower-cost Single Investment SIPP to transfer to a full SIPP fee- free when the client requires greater flexibility.

We remain committed to both SIPP and SSAS understanding that SSAS still has an important part to play in retirement planning and have long been a staple requirement for many small businesses. Last year we launched our SSAS centre and this year we have followed that up by launching a SSAS review service.

We have enjoyed much success with our Adviser Support Programme, launched in 2010, which casts a spotlight on changes affecting Financial Planners, together with planning opportunities and case studies.

Given that the Institute of Financial Planning has been in existence for over 25 years as the leading professional body representing Financial Planners and Paraplanners, becoming a sponsor has provided us with the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with and support a highly-regarded organisation and its influential members.

We understand that IFP members are busy and need as much information in the shortest time possible to assist in making the right investment choices for clients.

We also understand that this is a team effort; only by working together as provider and planner or Paraplanner can we truly thrive and that’s exactly what we strive to achieve.