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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. 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.

Find out more about me below.

 

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Understanding the Autumn Budget

Changes announced in the Autumn Budget could have an impact on your finances, both now and in the years ahead.

Our guide explains the key announcements and provides a useful overview of the changes you may want to consider as part of your financial planning.

For help understanding how the Autumn Budget could impact you, get in touch with me today.

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Money needs a plan. Here’s where to start

Money doesn’t make decisions on its own. Left sitting in cash, it quietly loses value. That’s why money needs a plan. It’s not about being wealthy or knowing all the answers – it’s about giving your money direction. And in the UK, many people miss out simply because they don’t take that first step.

  • Most people in the UK save sporadically or leave money sitting in cash – missing out on growth.
  • Planning gives peace of mind. It turns uncertainty into clarity.
  • The earlier you start, the more powerful the impact – but it’s never too late.
  • Quilter’s purpose is to help build brighter financial futures. That starts with a plan.
  • Investing always carries risk. Investing can help your money grow over time, but the value of investments can go down as well as up.

Making your money work for you

Why investing matters

  • Lazy money loses value over time – inflation chips away at it.
  • Investing little and often helps your money grow without needing to be an expert.
  • A plan helps you stay focused and avoid reactive decisions.

Inflation and ‘lazy money’

  • Inflation quietly erodes the value of your savings.
  • £10,000 in cash today could be worth significantly less in 10 years.
  • Investing helps protect your money from inflation and grow it over time.
Ready to build your plan? Contact me using the details above.

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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.

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.

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.

Balaram Dash's location

Balaram Dash's location

Balaram is located 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.

Balaram Dash's location

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.

What to expect

In advising you, I follow a simple and trusted 3 step process:

1. Free intro call to understand your needs

We will arrange a time to talk about your goals and plans.

2. Personalised plan

I'll prepare a tailored plan which always takes full account of your goals, and gives you the steps and expert support from me to get there. All explained simply.

3. On going check-ins, on your terms

I'll be there as your financial adviser to give you the support you need.

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 05 August 2024.