Our commitment to service and quality is reflected in what clients say about us.


I became a client of Pilling and Co., quite by chance. My first contact with the firm, again quite by chance, happened to be with Michel Talbot. Out of such serendipity good things have come. Pillings has always been efficient, responsible, and considerate in dealing with my account and I would certainly recommend its services. Following my initial contact, I have developed a close link with Michael Talbot and have always found him to be conscientious, well-informed, and utterly professional. It is refreshing to have someone at the other end of a telephone line with whom one can discuss ideas. It makes for such a refreshing contrast to today’s fashion for sterile dealings with an anonymous computer. He is, as they say, ‘a safe pair of hands’ with whom clients can feel secure. Consequently, I had no hesitation in recommending his services to my daughter and son-in-law.

Mike Talbot has been my Discretionary Investment Manager at Pilling and Co since May 2019.
From the first occasion we chatted, I felt at ease with him, and we have an excellent connection. He did not begin to invest on my behalf for a few months, as he took that time to get to know me and my personal situation very thoroughly before investing my available funds.
Mike is professional, conscientious, efficient, helpful and very caring. We chat several times a year (in addition to emails), so that he keeps up to date with my personal circumstances and makes the most appropriate investment decisions for me. As my health is variable, it is very comforting that he is looking after this aspect of my life for me.
I would not hesitate to recommend Mike (and his backroom Support Team) to others.

I don’t know where l would be today without Terry Applegate’s continuing great work on my behalf and l have followed Pilling’s periodic investment reports avidly and gratefully over a good many years now.

For over twenty years, my late husband spoke highly of and trusted Pilling & Co and Terry Applegate of Pilling, with his share portfolio. My share portfolio has been managed by Terry Applegate for over sixteen years. On my husband’s passing, Terry put measures in place to ensure a steady return on the value of my portfolio. When matters have to be executed within a time frame, Terry adheres to agreed time frames. Based on the excellent, reliable service Terry has provided, my stepson also puts his trust in Pilling and Co.
Terry’s knowledgeable and efficient management and Pilling’s services have made it possible for me to make progress towards achieving my goals. Terry is approachable, helpful and pleased to provide information and respond to questions. I value his sound advice. It is reassuring to know that Terry is managing my portfolio at Pilling and Co.

I have been a discretionary management client of Terry Applegate for the past ten years during which time I have enjoyed watching a healthy return on my investments. I have limited knowledge and understanding with regards to investments, but I am reassured to have Terry as the custodian of my affairs. He always makes time for a friendly and expert chat both on the phone and recently, in person at the Pillings office. It is a huge weight off my shoulders to know that he understands me and my situation. I can truly rely on him to manage my portfolio professionally and efficiently to give me a safe and secure retirement.

I have been very appreciative of the help and advice given to me by Pillings over the years in relation to my investments. Terry Applegate has always given me constructive and sound advice, and I value his support and guidance.

I couldn’t be more pleased with Nigel Moore’s expertise in managing our investments through Pilling’s proprietary model portfolios. His guidance has been invaluable, helping us navigate complex market dynamics with a steady hand and expert knowledge. From our initial consultation, Nigel took the time to truly understand our financial goals, risk tolerance, and timeline. His recommendations are always clear and personal to me. As a family we appreciate the transparency and consistency he brings to portfolio management; we’re regularly updated, and any questions are addressed promptly.
Thanks to Nigel, we’ve seen steady progress in our financial goals, and his proactive approach helps us stay ahead, regardless of market changes. We highly recommend Nigel Moore to anyone seeking dependable, insightful, and results-oriented investment guidance. We’re thrilled with the outcomes we’ve achieved with him managing our portfolio.

I have been a client of Pilling and Co for a few years and have had my finances looked after very well by Michael Talbot. He always finds time to set up a conference if need be. He has shown great knowledge in past, current and future predictions of financial and economic events. He has shown great professionalism and great communication with me as his client. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking to invest their finances.
