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Adrian Ridley

Financial Adviser DipPFS in Steyning

A little bit about Adrian

Face to Face Advice - without the screens - I hate to call myself old school but with over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, I prefer to meet clients face to face to discuss their needs.

Find out more about me below.

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For advice on starting the new tax year or reaching your long-term financial goals, get in touch.
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Could you be more financially savvy this tax year?

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March, and spring more generally, is often a time for fresh starts. And now your tax allowances are getting one too. The new tax year begins on 6 April, giving you time to plan how you’ll use all those new allowances to your advantage.

Take your ISA allowance. It can be tempting to leave it until the last minute to use it up. But, if you’re able to pay into it at the beginning of the year, you’re potentially getting a whole extra 12 months of time for your savings to grow.

A review right at the start of the tax year, or just before it, can also help us spot if there are any tax incentives you could use throughout the year.

You might be surprised just how many people don’t do this - and miss out on money that’s rightfully theirs. These tax incentives can be things like increasing your pension contributions or charitable giving to help offset your income tax.

I can also draw up a cashflow model to bring this to life. The model allows us to explore and compare different strategies and scenarios, so you can see the difference it will make to your long-term finances and goals.

If you want to find out more about the savvy financial strategies I could help you with this tax year, feel free to get in touch.

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.

Tax Planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited & Quilter Mortgage Planning Limited. November 2025.

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.

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.

Adrian's location

Steyning
BN4
United Kingdom

Adrian offers expert financial advice to suit your needs, covering Steyning and surrounding areas.

I have enjoyed spending time getting to know my clients over many years.

I specialise in Wealth and Pension Planning and my approach is very simple - know your client and advise as if it were your family or friends. I have on occasion, mentored over the years and as a mature adviser I find it far easier to focus on the correct pathway for the client and not be persuaded by any other influences. I aim to provide clear, practical and good value advice and be there for my clients along the journey.

I am married with three teenagers and a dog who keep me busy. I am also the Vice Chairman of the local football club and enjoy being a part of the grassroots community and helping run the club with my fellow committee members.

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.

The guidance and/or information contained within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK.

Registered Office: Quilter Financial Advisers, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4AB. Tel: 0207 562 5856. Registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 05693185. Lighthouse Financial Advice Limited, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4AB. Tel: 0207 562 5856. Registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 04795080.

Quilter Financial Planning Network only: This financial promotion was approved by Quilter Financial Services Ltd & Quilter Financial Ltd on 01 August 2022.