Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Financial Advisers in London
Established in 1991, we are independent financial and mortgage advisers dedicated to guiding clients through major financial decisions. With over 3,500 clients supported, our expertise spans wealth building, protection, and tax-efficient planning. Our personalized approach ensures tailored advice for mortgages, equity release, pensions, and investments. Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, we prioritise transparency, client education, and long-term financial security.Our team combines decades of experience with innovative strategies to meet individual and corporate needs. We maintain rigorous compliance standards and offer clear communication throughout the advisory process. Our commitment to excellence has solidified our reputation as trusted partners in financial planning.
Services
Mortgages
Equity Release
Investments
Pensions
Financial Planning
Protection
General Insurance
Tax Planning
Corporate Planning
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of independent financial advisory experience
- Our FCA regulation ensures rigorous compliance and client protection
- Personalised strategies tailored to individual financial circumstances
- Comprehensive services covering mortgages, pensions, investments, and tax planning
- Proven track record supporting over 3,500 clients nationwide
Associations and certifications
- Financial Conduct Authority
Services
Mortgages
We provide expert mortgage advice for first-time buyers, home movers, and buy-to-let investors. Our FCA-regulated advisers help navigate changing markets to find suitable solutions secured against your property. We explain risks including repossession while offering tailored recommendations.
Equity Release
Specialist advice for homeowners over 55 seeking to release equity through lifetime mortgages or home reversion plans. We explain implications including repossession risks while helping fund later-life expenses through regulated solutions tailored to individual circumstances.
Investments
Personalised investment strategies based on financial goals, risk profiles, and timeframes. We help clients build and preserve wealth through diversified portfolios while maintaining accessible cash reserves, with ongoing reviews to adapt to changing circumstances.
Pensions
Expert guidance on pension setup, consolidation, and retirement options including drawdown and annuities. We help maximise tax efficiency when accessing funds and review existing arrangements to ensure alignment with long-term financial objectives.
Financial Planning
Comprehensive financial reviews covering inheritance tax planning, property income structuring, and pension tax efficiency. We collaborate with accountants to reduce tax liabilities and develop corporate financial strategies for businesses and property investors.
People
Emmanouel Kontis
Director & Founder
With over 30 years' experience, Emmanouel established Index FS in 1991. He oversees strategic direction and compliance, ensuring adherence to FCA regulations while maintaining client-focused advisory standards across all services.
Greg Simmons
Senior Mortgage Adviser
Specialising in residential and buy-to-let mortgages, Greg helps clients navigate complex property financing options. His expertise includes first-time buyer schemes and remortgaging strategies tailored to individual financial circumstances.
Andre Cove
Financial Adviser
Andre provides comprehensive financial planning advice, focusing on tax-efficient wealth management and retirement strategies. He works closely with clients to develop long-term plans aligned with their personal and business financial objectives.
Steven Savvas
Protection & Insurance Manager
Steven specialises in life assurance, critical illness cover, and property insurance solutions. He helps clients protect their assets and loved ones through tailored protection strategies integrated with broader financial planning.
Questions
What financial services do you offer?
We provide mortgages, equity release, pensions, investments, tax planning, protection insurance, and corporate financial strategies tailored to individual client needs.
Are you regulated by the FCA?
Yes, Index Financial Services is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under registration number 222570.
How do you charge for advice?
We receive commission from lenders through various models including fixed fees and percentage-based structures, all disclosed transparently during your customer journey.
Can you help with first-time mortgages?
Yes, we specialise in first-time buyer mortgages, explaining options like government schemes and helping secure suitable financing with competitive rates.
Do you offer pension consolidation services?
Yes, we review existing pensions and advise on consolidation options to simplify retirement planning while optimising tax efficiency and investment performance.
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Reviews (5)
Mark Davis
Nov 25, 2021
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Harry Coumas of IFS arranged our mortgage back in October 2017 - and was thorough, creative and 100% professional. If you are looking for a mortgage broker and your situation is less than usual Harry is brilliant.
(e.g. We are small business owners, most income via dividends, also in our 50s). Over 3 years later phoned up Harry - remembered me instantly and is being incredibly helpful. Going out of his way to give great service despite him having no immediate renumeration from the new arrangement. Highly impressed.
(e.g. We are small business owners, most income via dividends, also in our 50s). Over 3 years later phoned up Harry - remembered me instantly and is being incredibly helpful. Going out of his way to give great service despite him having no immediate renumeration from the new arrangement. Highly impressed.
Ahmed Halid
Dec 29, 2018
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I am really lucky and happy to know them, because i could not buy a house without their help. They do their jobs on time and they are very professional people according to me. I really want to keep in touch with them in the future applications again. I suggest people to work with them, i am extremely pleased and happy. They are friendly, heplful and cheerful people you can ask anything and they can help you everytime. They are very serious their jobs and do very perfectly Thanks to Index Financial Services Ltd.
Perry Flower
Oct 22, 2018
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Emmanuel is a joke not a professial , he didnt check the papers and went to the wrong lender , prolonging the process of getting money from 2 months to 7 months . He rudely told me on the phone with his mouth full that its not his job to check every single piece of paper with information and its not his fault for cancelling the loan , people like him should be loosing not only licences but clients in record time. Avoid like disease
Emily Leonard
Jun 26, 2017
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I would highly recommend Index FS. As a self-employed first time buyer I had no idea where to start and Harry went above and beyond to organise my mortgage deal. Every detail was explained and he had a lot of patience with me throughout. This firm, in my opinion, is absolutely invaluable when it comes to finding a great deal on a mortgage.
Lemon Club Culture
Nov 27, 2016
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Really friendly advice! I didn't buy anything from them, but we spend nearly five hours looking for the right mortgage. Following their guidance I decided to go through my building society! Thanks again guys, I didn't give you any money, and thought you deserved a good review!!!