
Bhavesh Patel
Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS in Romford
A little bit about Bhavesh
With nearly 20 years of investment banking experience at firms like Barclays, JP Morgan, and Standard Chartered, I’m passionate about helping people achieve financial independence.
Having retired by 39, I now use my expertise, backed by a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute, to guide clients through wealth management, protection, retirement planning, and wealth preservation. My goal is simple: to build long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and advice I’d give to my own family. Together, we’ll create a plan to help you live fully today while securing your future.
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An adviser’s insight
How can you boost your pension pot?
In the UK, there’s an estimated £26.6bn1 in lost or forgotten pensions. That means the average UK worker is missing as much as £28k2 from their retirement money. But there’s good news - this kind of financial hit is completely avoidable.
Here are three simple ways to make sure your pension is working its hardest for you.
1. Check up on it
This one might seem obvious, but it’s easy to lose track of your pension pots, where they are, and what they’re doing. If you make a note of your pension providers, and check your pot(s) regularly, you’re far less likely to lose one of them over time.
2. Look at your investment allocation
Your investment allocation is where and how you’re investing your pension. Often, people will just use their pension provider’s default setting. But this might not actually be right for your retirement goals and risk profile. So, it’s a good idea to revisit this every few years.
3. Bump it up
If you’ve had a windfall recently, like a pay rise, bonus, or inheritance, putting a portion of it into your pension is a good idea. Not only is it tax-efficient, but you’ll be glad when your retirement comes around.
As an adviser, my role is to help you get all of this done simply, with all the facts and information you need. That might be helping you review your risk profile, consolidating old pension pots, or making a plan to help you retire early.
If that sounds good to you, please get in touch.
The value of pensions and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested. Tax Planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.
2 Source: https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/average-uk-worker-has-28-000-in-unclaimed-pensions
Services
Holistic planning
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.
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.
Business Services & Protection
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
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

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.
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More about me
Bhavesh – Guiding You Toward Financial Freedom.
With nearly two decades of investment banking experience, I’ve honed a deep understanding of finance. But beyond numbers and spreadsheets, I’ve always been driven by the desire to push boundaries, both personally and professionally. Having achieved financial independence by 39, I’m now passionate about helping others shape their financial futures with the same determination and focus.
I’ve faced challenges beyond the financial world—whether it’s climbing Mt. Blanc, cycling from London to Paris, or sailing across the Atlantic from Rio de Janeiro to Cape Town.
These adventures have taught me resilience, planning, and adaptability—qualities that I bring into every client relationship. Whether you’re just getting started with a young family or preparing for retirement, I offer holistic financial planning that covers wealth management, business and personal protection, retirement planning, and wealth preservation. I believe in empowering you to live fully today while securing a prosperous future.
My approach is simple: I only recommend solutions that I’d suggest for my own family. I’m committed to building long-term relationships, offering advice grounded in trust, transparency, and care. The financial strategies I provide are designed to support your individual goals, so you can live the life you envision.
I hold a first-class degree in Mathematics, am a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, and hold a Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Numbers have always been my strength, and applying the same principles I’ve learned throughout my career, I help clients achieve financial security, independence, and peace of mind.
In an era where financial literacy is low, and social media is filled with misleading advice, I’m passionate about educating and guiding my clients through complex financial decisions. I want to help you make informed choices that align with your values and life’s purpose. While I am compensated for my services, my true motivation comes from my love for this work. Financial planning, for me, is about making a meaningful impact, and my accessible pricing reflects that commitment.
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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