Ben Sassoon
Chartered Financial Planner, FPFS, Chartered FCSI, DipPFS, Certs CII (MP & ER) in London
A little bit about Ben
I am a Fellow Chartered Financial Planner in London and offer both local face to face advice as well as on a national remote basis. I have over 15 years of experience as a financial planner having worked at various UK banks and national financial advice businesses.
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Get in touch if you’d like to discuss the long-term benefits of including investing in your financial plans.
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An adviser’s insight
When is the right time to invest?
There’s always a degree of uncertainty when it comes to investing, so it’s natural for some people to feel nervous about it.
When the news is reporting stock market volatility, it’s understandable that some people might feel more cautious about investing. But including investments in your long-term financial plan is a smart way to give your money the best chance to grow.
Keeping money in cash might feel like a safe option, and having some money easily available is a sensible decision. But too much cash could end up costing you more because of inflation’s ability to eat away at the value of your savings. For example, when £10,000 is invested it can grow by 78% over 30 years, but if it was kept in a current account its value could actually reduce by 59%*.
There are lots of options when it comes to investing, and I’m here to guide you through them. I can help you decide things like which risk level is right for you, what types of investments to use to maximise your tax efficiency, and how to create an investment plan tailored to your circumstances and goals. I can also show you how different investment approaches could impact your finances over the long term.
If you’re thinking about how investing today can help create the life you want in the future, let’s talk about how I can support and guide you through the process.
The value of investments and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested.
Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change
*Based on an annual average investment return of 5% and inflation at 3%.
Services
Business Services & Protection
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
General Insurance
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
Holistic planning
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.
Income Protection
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
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.
Dental & Medical
Financial planning for dental and medical professionals, in-depth knowledge of NHS pensions and needs of hospital doctors, GPs, dentists and locums.
Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
- The Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning builds on existing skills and knowledge, enabling advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities and offer a sophisticated and comprehensive approach to financial management.
Chartered Financial Planner
- 'Chartered' is the most respected indicator of professionalism. Attaining Chartered status is challenging and takes commitment. Not only does the adviser complete the Advanced Diploma course, 5 years of industry experience is also required before the status can be awarded.
Fellow of the Personal Finance Society
- Fellowship is regarded as the premier designation for those working in the financial planning profession. Together with Chartered status, it represents the pinnacle of PFS membership.
Chartered Fellow
- The pinnacle of CISI membership. Exclusively for professionals who have demonstrated the highest levels of knowledge and standards of professionalism.
Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification (Level 7)
- The Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification is a postgraduate level specialist qualification which encompasses the breadth of knowledge needed to provide a high quality service to clients.
Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Equity Release
- The Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Equity Release meets the FCA standards for mortgage advisers and those advising on equity release schemes.
More about me
In 2005, I started my financial planning career with HSBC after graduating with a Master’s Degree in Finance from City University. I am qualified as a Level 6 Chartered Financial Planner and Level 7 Chartered Wealth Manager.
My designations include Fellowship from the Personal Finance Society and Fellowship from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment, representing the premier designations in the financial planning and wealth management industries.
My clients can be reassured that they will consistently receive trustworthy and value-adding financial advice as they navigate through life.
I specialise in helping individuals optimise their financial wealth by creating bespoke financial plans with consideration of tax-efficiency and lifestyle management. Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and two daughters. I also enjoy nature, fine art, gardening and cars.
Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.
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.
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