
Bhavesh Patel
Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS in Romford
A little bit about Bhavesh
With nearly 20 years of investment banking experience at firms like Barclays, JP Morgan, and Standard Chartered, I’m passionate about helping people achieve financial independence.
Having retired by 39, I now use my expertise, backed by a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute, to guide clients through wealth management, protection, retirement planning, and wealth preservation. My goal is simple: to build long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and advice I’d give to my own family. Together, we’ll create a plan to help you live fully today while securing your future.
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Enjoy the feel-good factor of a financial spring clean
With the start of a new tax year, now is a great moment to take a little bit of time to get your finances in order and look ahead to the next 12 months and beyond.
I can help you take a fresh look at your finances and put a plan in place to help your money work hard for you over the next year. This can include ensuring that you’re maximising your new tax-free savings and gifting allowances.
We can also consider any important updates to your circumstances, such as a pay rise or promotion, or changes to your family.
Now is also a good time to review your longer-term goals and check in on your retirement savings. A cashflow model is an excellent way to do this as it can help to show how on track you are, if you need to make any adjustments, and the positive impact that even a few small changes made today can have on your finances over the long term.
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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.
Business Services & Protection
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
Dental & Medical
Financial planning for dental and medical professionals, in-depth knowledge of NHS pensions and needs of hospital doctors, GPs, dentists and locums.

Diploma in Financial Planning
- The Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute develops core technical understanding across a broad range of key financial planning areas.
Bhavesh – Guiding You Toward Financial Freedom.
With nearly two decades of investment banking experience, I’ve honed a deep understanding of finance. But beyond numbers and spreadsheets, I’ve always been driven by the desire to push boundaries, both personally and professionally. Having achieved financial independence by 39, I’m now passionate about helping others shape their financial futures with the same determination and focus.
I’ve faced challenges beyond the financial world—whether it’s climbing Mt. Blanc, cycling from London to Paris, or sailing across the Atlantic from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town.
These adventures have taught me resilience, planning, and adaptability—qualities that I bring into every client relationship. Whether you’re just getting started with a young family or preparing for retirement, I offer holistic financial planning that covers wealth management, business and personal protection, retirement planning, and wealth preservation. I believe in empowering you to live fully today while securing a prosperous future.
My approach is simple: I only recommend solutions that I’d suggest for my own family. I’m committed to building long-term relationships, offering advice grounded in trust, transparency, and care. The financial strategies I provide are designed to support your individual goals, so you can live the life you envision.
I hold a first-class degree in Mathematics, am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and hold a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Numbers have always been my strength, and applying the same principles I’ve learned throughout my career, I help clients achieve financial security, independence, and peace of mind.
In an era where financial literacy is low, and social media is filled with misleading advice, I’m passionate about educating and guiding my clients through complex financial decisions. I want to help you make informed choices that align with your values and life’s purpose. While I am compensated for my services, my true motivation comes from my love for this work. Financial planning, for me, is about making a meaningful impact, and my accessible pricing reflects that commitment.
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