
Balaram Dash
Financial Planning Consultant with Mortgages DipPFS, Cert CII (MP) in Harrow
A little bit about Balaram
A math graduate, holding a Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning and a Certificate in Mortgage and Insurance from the CII. My areas include but are not limited to, Retirement Planning, Investment Advice and Financial Planning, arranging mortgages and insurances for both Life and General, and Will and Trust writing. I work with my clients to create personalised plans to suit their needs and preferences, helping them achieve their goals over the medium to long term, whether they are looking to start planning for their future or reviewing existing arrangements.
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An adviser’s insight
If it’s time for financial advice, I can help you
Coming into a sum of money can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time, especially if it’s sudden or unexpected. And while you’re trying to process all the emotions involved, you’ll probably have to make some important financial decisions as well.
Whether you’ve received an inheritance, a windfall, or a lump sum from work, having an adviser to help guide you and make a sensible plan can take away some of the stress and worry so you can focus on the benefits.
I can help you understand all the different options available to you, taking advantage of any allowances so your money works as tax-efficiently as possible.
I can also help you adjust your financial plans or make completely new ones by showing you how the choices you make today could impact your future.
Together, we can put your money to work in a way that helps you feel confident about the future.
Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.
Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited & Quilter Mortgage Planning Limited. May 2025.
Services
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.
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.
General Insurance
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
Mortgage
First time buyers, remortgages, buy-to-let.
Business Services & Protection
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
Qualifications

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.

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.

Certificate in Mortgage Advice
- The Certificate in Mortgage Advice (Level 3) meets the FCA standards for mortgage advisers. It develops an understanding of the sector and the mortgage process, and enables advisers to meet individual client needs.
Location
More about me
With over three decades of comprehensive knowledge and experience ranging from regulatory financial advice to insurance policy administration, technology, and regulatory compliance, I also, in past, held a Senior Manager Function (SMF) role as Director in a directly authorised Independent Financial Advisory (IFA) firm and served as Head of IT & Operations in a life office in the UK. Currently working as a Financial Planning Consultant with Quilter Financial Advisers.
Based in Harrow, North West London for face-to-face meetings or can work remotely via phone or video calls depending on the client's preferences and conveniences.
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.