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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.

I also manage a small team of graduate Financial Planning Consultants from the Quilter Academy responsible for their development as qualified Consultants.

Find out more about me below.

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An adviser’s insight

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Have you considered the importance of estate planning?

Many people don’t realise that inheritance tax (IHT) can apply once your estate goes over £325,000, although some people may also benefit from an additional residence nil rate band when passing on a home to direct descendants. This includes property, money, investments, and everyday belongings, and from April 2027, unused pension savings may also form part of your estate for inheritance tax. This can affect how much of your wealth is ultimately passed on to the people who matter most.

Estate planning helps ensure your wishes are followed and that as much of your estate as possible passes to the people you choose. However, the rules around inheritance tax can be complex and lots of people don’t understand how allowances apply or what their tax position will be.

That’s where I can help. I can help you to get a clear picture of the value of your taxable estate, explore ways to manage or reduce any tax liability and put a long-term plan in place that fits your goals and circumstances.

If you’d like to take control of your legacy, let’s talk about how I can support you.

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.

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 01 August 2022.