American citizens living in the UK

I highly recommend Lawrie at Edale for quick and effective investment support.

When I wanted to set up a Junior ISA for my daughter, who holds dual US and UK citizenship, Lawrie provided clear guidance on the available options. He handled the entire process with impressive efficiency, setting up the account in no time. His expertise made the experience seamless and stress-free.

Signposting advice on main considerations as an US expat in the UK.

Lawrie was absolutely fantastic with helping me manage my SAYE transfer with very little hassle or worry. There are a lot of companies out there who only focus on high net worth individuals or charge an arm and a leg to help regular people, but Edale is not one of them. This company is committed to helping regular folk build wealth at a reasonable price and I’m thankful for that.

I had an excellent experience with Lawrie, who demonstrated a deep understanding of the complexities involved with our dual UK/US citizenship. In just a brief meeting, he provided specific advice and tailored recommendations that addressed our unique financial situation. His expertise and clear communication were incredibly helpful. Highly recommended!

The free chat was very useful to pinpoint exact needs. In my case I was pointed to a non affiliated accountant who could best serve my specialist needs. No hard sell for their other services. Would recommend.

I had a zoom call with Lawrie to ask for some advice on the financial reporting and tax liability for a Junior Isa for my American child. Laurie was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to about this matter. If we needed financial advice for investments in the future we would engage with this company again.

Very happy that I stumbled on to Edale. They provided exactly what I was looking for, which was a relief given I had struggled to find any expertise in UK/US tax from various searching and somewhat inconsistent information by googling. As a UK citizen/resident I was needing help to understand the tax situation regarding 401Ks and IRAs that I had left in the US from time working there, and how the tax treaty would apply. Lawrie spent the time needed as one-off advice, explaining the situation and provided a letter to me, for use with the HMRC if ever required.
The process was painless, cost effective, extremely quick and on point.
Thanks Lawrie and the Edale team

so helpful & provided quick, personalised advice very smoothly through WhatsApp. very highly recommended!

My husband and I spoke with Lawrie months ago and I am hugely remiss in posting this testimonial for reasons related the query that prompted me to contact Edale in the first place. Based on incredibly positive feedback about Edale, I’d reached out for tax and retirement advice as we were selling our home in the England, buying a new one in Wales, and looking toward retirement under the US Rule of 55 funded largely by a 401k but also UK pensions. As dual citizens (US/UK), we were overwhelmed by the complexity of tax laws and had no idea how to navigate retirement in the UK, but we were also interested in understanding financing options for the purchase of our new home. Lawrie met with us, explained our options, warned us of situations to avoid, and after our initial call, subsequently came back to us with extremely helpful clarification of the Rule of 55. After a quite busy few months, we are only now settling into our new home, and I was thinking about how it was Lawrie who helped us get here. That’s when it occurred to me I’d never written a review.

We simply could not recommend Edale and Lawrie more highly. Aside from his clear knowledge of all things financial, what struck us the most about Lawrie is how kind and genuine he is. In a world where people are increasingly unkind to each other, and particularly to those “not from around here” (wherever “here” is), speaking with someone so considerate, understanding, compassionate, and non-judgmental left a lasting impression on us. The consultation with Edale cost us nothing, despite how very valuable Lawrie’s time surely is. Social impact indeed, Edale far exceed their focus on making a difference. I look forward to working with Edale again for pension planning, investment strategies, and income management.

Lawrie was really helpful. Very easy to talk to. Possessed a depth of knowledge. Made sure he answered all my questions. I highly recommend Edale and Lawrie in particular.

Thanks to Laurie Chandler for offering advice and his patience in steering me in the right direction.

I found Edale online as I had discovered how difficult it was to find a financial advisor able to advise me because of my USA citizenship. Lawrie was just the ticket – a straight talking, forward thinking Financial Advisor with a depth of understanding around the tax implications of various investment vehicles as it related to expat Americans. His solutions were inventive and right away I made a huge financial win that would have otherwise passed me by! I highly recommend!

I’m currently going through a divorce and was in desperate need of financial help and guidance. I’m a US American living in the UK. I was searching for someone who knows, and could give financial advice for both sides of the pond; so to speak. I also was wanting a small and personal, yet local group in Surrey. Laurie offered his time, pro bono, to help walk me through and do all the necessary math to get the information I was needing. He did this knowing I had no money to invest (or even give advice on) at that time. This is customer service at its very best. I think I almost cried when he said he could help me with that free of charge!

Lawrie was so helpful and patient, going through [a US mutual’s insurance] form with me to make sure I understood what I needed to fill in for a complicated matter.

Lots of information and questions answered around FIG regime and PFICs. Really helpful consultation.

I phoned up on the off chance and was given a very helpful overview of my situation by Lawrie. I would certainly come back for more advice should it be necessary.

Our situation is a little complex, and although Lawrie couldn’t help directly they recommended a couple of other companies for us to contact. Many thanks!

I had a pressing query about US/UK banking and received a speedy (same evening!) extremely helpful response. Thank you so much!

My wife and I had the pleasure of speaking with Lawrie at Edale about the complexities of moving our finances from the US to the UK. We were made to feel like no question was too big or too small, and Lawrie took the time to respond to each of these individually with great insight and guidance. We’d like to thank Edale and Lawrie for their helpful, informative and friendly service.

Lawrie has been most helpful with a variety of US retirement questions. He has provided good information and succinct advice.

Lawrie was very helpful – I had a quick question which I was struggling to find answers for and Lawrie answered it quickly and clearly. Thank you!

Really appreciated the 121 consultation with Lawrie who provided helpful information and considerations as a US Citizen residing in the UK. Lawrie patiently answered our specific questions as a young couple (myself American and husband British), provided a helpful resource link afterwards, and was straightforward with next steps, without it feeling like a hard sell. Would definitely recommend to anyone and would contact Lawrie in future for future planning/ questions!

Lawrie Chandler provided very helpful advice regarding my situation in the initial consultation and was incredibly knowledgeable about the complexities of US/UK financial matters. Highly recommend!

Grateful for the consultation. Lawrie is very knowledgeable and helpful at answering questions and pointing you in the right direction.

I had an incredibly positive experience working with Edale to navigate the complex world of UK/US cross-border financial planning, especially as it relates to investing for retirement. As a dual UK/US citizen married to a fellow dual citizen, and having lived in the UK since 2010, I was overwhelmed with how to most tax-efficiently invest for retirement given our mix of accounts in both the US (IRAs and Roth IRAs) and the UK (SIPP, employer pension, and USS). Thankfully, Edale provided clarity and guidance on every front.

Lawrie was very generous with his time and interest and gave me excellent advice that I hadn’t found anywhere else. Thanks!

Rang the office for guidance on how to best draw down my US pension and navigate the complex tax rules, they provided a clear and optimal plan. They explained everything, from the nuances of US and UK tax laws to optimal withdrawal plan. A couple of calculations emailed to back the details referred to in the call.

Asked for a Zoom interview as I was confused about the likely tax rates and how to proceed on my little US retirement savings from a two-year employment some years ago, being a permanent UK resident and finally old enough to take them out. Laurie clearly knew the exact situation, helped me to understand the jargon, could answer all my questions easily, and showed me clearly how to proceed so as to end up paying a much smaller tax rate than the scary 30% that I’d seen banded about on websites. No attempt to sell me anything I didn’t need, and a complete understanding that my income and savings are small and not ‘big gun’ investments. Very very helpful – thank you so much!

I just had an initial consultation and Lawrie was very helpful. He answered all the questions I had, and followed up with an email containing helpful links and advice. I’m looking forward to continuing with this service.

I had a conversation with Lawrie, and I can’t describe how helpful he was! I was expecting a very short consultation (as I’ve had with other companies), and Lawrie really took the time to listen and to understand what my queries and concerns were. I felt I had a complex issue I was seeking advice on, and his experience and professionalism showed. The free consultation lasted much longer than I was expecting, and I never felt rushed. I will absolutely be using Edale in the future, and I would suggest others do the same!

I had a call with Lawrie to discuss my retirement funding and challenges being a dual UK US citizen. His insight was keen, knowledgeable and helpful. We decided it was a bit early for me so I’ll be calling him closer to my retirement date in 2027. I felt no pressure and he was genuine in his advice.

It was very helpful to have a chat with Lawrie Chandler this morning. He very quickly understood my family’s situation and provided expert advice. I would highly recommend them.

I would highly recommend this company as a first port of call for financial affairs or tax planning ideation. I was able to quickly book a consultation at no cost and left the call confident in what my options were going forward. Lawrie was very patient and listened to my circumstances meaning I did not feel rushed and was reassured about my financial concerns.

Lawrie gave some helpful advice about investing while living in the UK and which accounts I can open as a US citizen living in the UK.

One thing that might have helped is clearly explaining financial jargon and acronyms which people who are seeking advice might not know.

Lawrie and Edale have been incredibly thorough and supportive throughout the journey – from the moment I’ve consulted about my unique circumstances with regards to investment options (being a dual US citizen living in the UK) to onboarding me as a client to invest through them. I am so happy and relieved hat I’ve finally found a solution to a problem I’ve had for years, and so grateful for Lawrie being so thorough with the whole process – all the information was made easy to digest and understand, and I could (and still can) reach out to Lawrie whenever I had/have questions, and he was readily available and prompt with his responses. I love that Edale accommodates to clients of various sizes, and that I can invest at the pace and amount I feel comfortable in. Thank you so much!

Thanks Lawrie for a useful phone. Much appreciated.

Lawrie was extremely helpful in bringing clarity to my situation and advising the best way to handle my US investments and pension while living in the UK. I appreciate his concise approach with no sales pitches.

Lawrie has been excellent to work with, after searching for quite some time to find a company that does not require minimums to get started. He is responsive and thorough, and wants his clients to understand the process. They have all the services I need and I feel confident in my financial future. Would definitely recommend.

Not all the answers we wanted to hear, but extremely helpful.

I pretty much had my questions answered within 3 emails. Great service.

The information you provided was super useful and clear – thank you! And I appreciate the fact you were up front and said you felt you could add no real value in my particular situation. It was great to get your candid input and it is clear you know your stuff – THANKS!

Lawrie was approachable, knowledgable and pragmatic on the reality of drawing down US pensions from the perspective of a UK resident. I’d recommend Lawrie and Edale.

I had a call with Lawrie to discuss some queries I had as a US citizen living in the UK. He was very helpful and provided me with very useful information and advice 🙂

I have complex tax and investment needs covering both the US and UK. My goal is to retire in the UK after many years of working in the US. This is a daunting move with tax consequences if done without advice. I was given advice for my personal situation and investment goals, and so far am very impressed with the advice I have received from edale. I look forward to working with edale in the future.

I chatted with Edale to find answers to a number of questions I had about how to manage taxes when a dual US/UK citizen living in the UK. They were very familiar with the complexities of this situation and how to handle both the IRS and HMRC tax returns and additionally had advice on retirement. I highly recommend Edale.

As someone with no financial knowledge and a lot of anxiety around investing across borders, Edale was a godsend! Lawrie was so helpful and clear – breaking down my options into manageable steps.

EDALE was very prompt in contacting me and quickly arranged a first appointment. I was on a short deadline and they helped me achieve my objective in time. Lawrie was very helpful and conscientious and delivered exactly what he promised.

Met with Lawrie who is a wealth of info (no pun intended) for folks like me looking at potential of dealing with US based retirement accounts when becoming tax resident in the UK. Their rates sound very reasonable and Edale can probably save you major headaches and financial pain as these types of situations are minefields/very complex if trying to navigate alone!

Lawrie invested a great deal of time understanding our circumstances (dual US/UK nationality family) before any recommendations were discussed I am very happy with the outcome and intend to continue the relationship in the longer term.

Lawrie Chandler gave me helpful, clearly explained advice in our one-to-one consultation on considerations for US persons regarding UK pensions. He is very good at breaking things down and demystifying terms and options, and his friendly and sympathetic manner were particularly welcome.

Lawrie provided a helpful insight into the common pitfalls to consider and avoid when it comes to US/UK inheritance planning. He succinctly gave us an overview of the dual regimes and provided a road map for us to work our way through.

Lawrie addressed my retirement aspirations, tax questions, and financial position with the specific cross-jurisdiction knowledge I’d been seeking. I now feel more confident about my financial health and look forward to seeing the options Edale has to help me get investments in order.

SO pleased with Lawrie at Edale who advised me re: my US 401K. I found him to be a good, patient listener, thoroughly informed re: UK/US tax issues in our ever-changing world. Professional advice, on-time delivery and fair fees. Highly recommend.

My wife and I had a free consultation with Lawrie from Edale this morning. We have a difficult decision to make of how to use the substantial inheritance money that needed both US and UK expertise. We are deciding between buying to let properties in the USA and repaying our mortgage and investing in the UK. Lawrie gave us a comprehensive analysis of the pros and cons of both strategies. He also brought our awareness to maximising our pension capabilities and offsetting our UK mortgage while we are waiting for the rest of the funds from the USA to become available. Everything he explained was in simple language and very clear. The consultation has given us a huge amount of pure value without trying to sell us any products. We are very grateful, thank you so much.

I had some questions relating to access to my 401K pension . Lawrie was extremely helpful and patient in explaining the tax implications of several scenarios. Excellent service!

Some specialists in international relocation and tax affairs who will give only a short interview and are sparing in their advice until you sign up and pay their fees. From my experience, Edale let’s you explore the many what-ifs in a friendly exchange of views and options. My instinct tells me that the company focuses on long-term relationships built on trust and mutually beneficial results.

I had a chat with Lawrie today. Very lovely to chat to and clearly knows his stuff. He gave me some good advice and I really appreciated it.

Would definitely recommend him and Edale in the future.