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Colin Anderson

Financial Adviser DipPFS, Certs CII (MP & ER), CeMAP® in Leyburn

A little bit about Colin

As a qualified professional financial adviser, I provide holistic and practical advice across pensions, investments, protection, tax planning, wills and trusts, estate planning, and cash-flow forecasting. I believe good financial planning is built on strong relationships, open conversations, and regular reviews, particularly as circumstances and priorities change.

Find out more about me below.

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Speak to me if you’re interested in preparing for tax year end, or just want advice on making your money go further.
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Tackle tax year end with confidence

Tax rules can seem pretty impenetrable. With the new Budget, and so many different allowances and regulations to keep up with, it’s no wonder millions of us end up accidentally missing opportunities.

In this case, ignorance really isn’t bliss. And by confidently preparing for tax year end, you can be sure you’re getting all the money you’re entitled to - whether that’s by saving as much as you can tax-efficiently or just using your allowances to their full extent.

I can go through your financial position with you, so you’re ready for tax year end on 5 April. Together we can make this tax year end something to celebrate, rather than pass by. Get in touch for your tax year end review or a cashflow modelling session to understand your financial position better.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited. November 2025.

Business Services & Protection

Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.

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.

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.

Dental & Medical

Financial planning for dental and medical professionals, in-depth knowledge of NHS pensions and needs of hospital doctors, GPs, dentists and locums.

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.

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.

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice - Level 3

  • CeMAP is the benchmark qualification for individuals aspiring to become mortgage advisers. It gives the skills, knowledge and certifications to deliver mortgage advice and practice.

Colin's location

Leyburn
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom

Colin is based in Leyburn and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.

Financial planning shouldn’t be intimidating, as everyone needs it. I’m a supportive Financial Adviser who focuses on making complex decisions clear, realistic, and tailored to each of my client’s goals.

My role is to simplify complex financial matters and turn them into clear, practical plans that reflect what really matters to each client. With over 20 years’ experience across financial services, banking, mortgages, and property, I support individuals, families, and business owners at every stage of life - from building wealth to protecting it and planning for the future.

I provide holistic and practical advice across pensions, investments, protection, tax planning, wills and trusts, estate planning, and cash-flow forecasting. I believe good financial planning is built on strong relationships, open conversations, and regular reviews, particularly as circumstances and priorities change.

Clients value my calm, approachable style and my focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term solutions. My aim is to give people clarity, confidence, and peace of mind, knowing they have a plan they can rely on - now and in the years ahead.

I value long-term relationships and believe the best outcomes are achieved through clarity, consistency, and ongoing review. I am adaptable and pragmatic, particularly when clients’ circumstances evolve, and I focus on advice that is robust, compliant, and aligned to long-term objectives.

Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my wife Gemma and our 3 children. I also like running or walking the fells of the Yorkshire Dales and playing in a dominoes league for my village pub team.

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 27 January 2025.