Alan Wilson
Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS in Edinburgh
A little bit about Alan
My passion is helping clients achieve their own, personal financial goals. I will take the time to fully understand your own circumstances and financial needs, as well as establishing what is important to you, in order to offer a truly bespoke, tailored advice service.
I have extensive experience of building and growing long-term client relationships having worked in the financial industry for over 20 years. I take pride in providing a truly holistic financial planning service, providing advice in areas such as Pensions and Retirement Planning, Investments, Individual and Business Protection and Estate planning.
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Speak to me if you’re interested in preparing for tax year end, or just want advice on making your money go further.
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Tackle tax year end with confidence
Tax rules can seem pretty impenetrable. With the new Budget, and so many different allowances and regulations to keep up with, it’s no wonder millions of us end up accidentally missing opportunities - equating to millions of pounds a year.1
In this case, ignorance really isn’t bliss. And by confidently preparing for tax year end, you can be sure you’re getting all the money you’re entitled to - whether that’s by saving as much as you can tax-efficiently or just using your allowances to their full extent.
I can go through your financial position with you, so you’re ready for tax year end on 5 April. Did you know, for instance, that only 1 in 7 savers fully use their ISA?2 Or that you could be one of the 2m couples3 who aren’t making the most of their marriage allowance?
Together we can make this tax year end something to celebrate, rather than pass by. Get in touch for your tax year end review, or a cashflow modelling session to understand your financial position better.
For ISAs, Investors do not pay any personal tax on income or gains, but may pay unrecoverable tax on income from stocks and shares received by the ISA managers.
Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.
Stocks and Shares ISAs invest in corporate bonds, stocks and shares and other assets that fluctuate in value.
2 Source: https://ifamagazine.com/just-one-in-seven-brits-use-their-full-isa-allowance-survey-shows/
3 Source: https://moneyweek.com/personal-finance/605717/marriage-tax-allowance
Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited & Quilter Mortgage Planning Limited. 17 December 2024.
Business Services & Protection
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
Holistic planning
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.
Investments
Wealth management advice to make your money work as hard as it can for you, including making the most of any tax breaks available.
Pensions
Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.
Protection
Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.
Income Protection
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
- The Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute develops core technical and initial financial planning understanding.
Certificate in Pension Transfer Advice
- Level 4 Certificate in Pension Transfer Advice develops the in-depth knowledge and practical skills by anyone seeking to advise on the transfer of safeguarded benefits, an increasingly important part of the advice process following the Government's pension reforms.
Alan Wilson's location
Alan is located in East Calder and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.
I also offer services in the following areas:
I also offer services in the following areas:
- West Lothian
- Edinburgh
- Falkirk
- Fife
- Central Scotland
Outside of work, I am a fan of most sports. I have two young daughters whose dance classes take priority but, when time permits, I enjoy golf, football and rugby.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some employee benefits, tax planning, inheritance tax planning, estate planning, succession planning, trusts or some buy-to-let mortgages.
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