
Simon Skellern
Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS, CeMAP in Stoke-on-Trent
A little bit about Simon
Simon previously worked for Wesleyan Medical Sickness, where he specialised as a financial consultant advising exclusively with doctors and dentists for over 19 years. He has a thorough understanding of the NHS pension scheme, having worked exclusively within the medical & dental sector for this period.
In Simon's 19 years’ experience in the financial services industry, the majority has been spent delivering face-to-face advice and building long term relationships with clients.
With the diploma in financial planning and the experience gained in the role as a financial planning consultant I have been able to develop expertise in protection, pension planning, investments and estate planning
Simon has a passion for all sports, I am a keen tennis player and an avid football and cricket fan. I also enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and going to the theatre.
Simon will always take time to ensure you receive help and support in a professional, easy to understand manner. With a passion for providing quality advice and a first class service, he hopes that you’ll soon see him as your first point of contact for all your financial planning needs.
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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
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Holistic planning
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.
Dental & Medical
Financial planning for dental and medical professionals, in-depth knowledge of NHS pensions and needs of hospital doctors, GPs, dentists and locums.
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.
Income Protection
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
Pensions
Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.
Protection
Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.
General Insurance
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
Mortgage
First time buyers, remortgages, buy-to-let.
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