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Office Location
42 Colmore Row
Birmingham B3 2BS
United Kingdom
Office Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Closed weekends and bank holidays
About Our Birmingham Office
Shadow Praxis is located in the heart of Birmingham's business district on Colmore Row, one of the city's most prestigious addresses. Our office is easily accessible by public transport and is within walking distance of Birmingham New Street and Snow Hill stations.
We've chosen this location deliberately. Being at the center of Birmingham's financial and professional community allows us to stay connected with the economic pulse of the region while providing convenient access for our clients across the West Midlands.
Finding Our Office
By Train
From Birmingham New Street Station, exit onto Stephenson Street and walk north toward Colmore Row. The journey takes approximately 8 minutes on foot. From Snow Hill Station, we're just a 5-minute walk south along Colmore Row.
By Bus
Multiple bus routes serve Colmore Row and the surrounding area. The nearest stops are on Colmore Row itself and on nearby Snow Hill. Check Transport for West Midlands for current routes and schedules.
By Car
If driving, several car parks are within a short walk of our office, including Snow Hill Car Park and Snowhill QNP. Please note that Birmingham city center operates a Clean Air Zone, so check whether your vehicle is affected before traveling.
Accessibility
Our office building is fully accessible with lift access to all floors. If you have specific accessibility requirements, please let us know when scheduling your appointment so we can ensure everything is prepared for your visit.
Who We Are
Shadow Praxis is a Birmingham-based financial planning firm serving individuals and businesses across the West Midlands. Since 2012, we've built our reputation on transparent advice, personalized service, and a commitment to putting client interests first.
Our team of qualified financial planners brings expertise in investment management, retirement planning, tax optimization, and business financial strategy. We work with clients at various stages of their financial journey, from those just beginning to build wealth to those managing substantial portfolios.
in assets under management
across Birmingham and surrounding areas
reflecting long-term client relationships
serving the Birmingham community
Before You Contact Us
For your first meeting, just come prepared to discuss your financial situation, goals, and concerns. You don't need to bring detailed documents initially. We'll have a conversation about whether we're a good fit for your needs, and if we proceed, we'll provide a specific list of documents for detailed planning.
Yes. We offer a no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your needs and explain our services. This meeting helps both of us determine whether we're a good fit. There's no pressure to commit, and you're welcome to take time to consider our proposal after the meeting.
Absolutely. While we're happy to meet in person at our Birmingham office, we also conduct consultations via secure video conferencing. Many of our clients prefer virtual meetings for convenience, and we've found they work just as effectively for financial planning discussions.
We typically respond to all inquiries within one business day. If you contact us during office hours, you'll often hear back the same day. During particularly busy periods or around bank holidays, response times may be slightly longer, but we make every effort to acknowledge all inquiries promptly.
Yes. While our office is in Birmingham and much of our client base is in the West Midlands, we work with clients throughout the UK. Thanks to video conferencing and digital document sharing, geographic location rarely limits our ability to provide comprehensive financial planning services.
We operate on a fee-only basis with no commissions from product sales, ensuring our advice is objective. We focus on building long-term relationships rather than one-time transactions. Our team combines professional qualifications with deep local knowledge of Birmingham's economy. Most importantly, we communicate in plain language and prioritize your understanding of every recommendation we make.