A Financial Planner’s smartphone app linked to his robo-adviser has won an award.

Chartered Financial Planner Keith Churchouse FPFS CFPTM Chartered FCSI scooped silver in the best mobile phone application at the Surrey Digital Awards 2017.

Mr Churchouse got second place for the wealth dashboard app developed by his robo-advice firm SaidSo. He said he was thrilled with the award.

Here's the @SaidSoMoney team with their award from last nights @SurreyDigiAwds What an awesome bunch! pic.twitter.com/JiPrJax7nc

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Esther Dadswell, SaidSo.co.uk co-founder, said: “Financial dashboards are becoming increasingly important to those who want to gain a snapshot of their financial positions or what their position could look like into the future. Technology and financial technology (Fintech) have evolved apace in recent years.

“Some may fairly argue that this is long overdue, however, mobile technology, in the form of apps, can really help with the engagement and involvement of individuals in their money and financial planning.

“SaidSo.co.uk, with the help of our developers Kyan, are proud to be at the forefront of this innovation with our new, and now award winning, SaidSo.co.uk Wealth Dashboard App.”

Chartered Financial Planner Martin Bamford CFPTM Chartered MCSI was also a finalist for the best blog category. His podcasts have had about 53,000 downloads.