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Darren McCabe

Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS, Cert CII (MP) in Belfast

A little bit about Darren

I am an experienced financial planner and pride myself on giving excellent client service whilst remaining friendly and approachable.

I am planning to start studying for my chartered exams to help clients with more complex needs.

Find out more about me below.

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For advice on starting the new tax year or reaching your long-term financial goals, get in touch.
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Could you be more financially savvy this tax year?

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March, and spring more generally, is often a time for fresh starts. And now your tax allowances are getting one too. The new tax year begins on 6 April, giving you time to plan how you’ll use all those new allowances to your advantage.

Take your ISA allowance. It can be tempting to leave it until the last minute to use it up. But, if you’re able to pay into it at the beginning of the year, you’re potentially getting a whole extra 12 months of time for your savings to grow.

A review right at the start of the tax year, or just before it, can also help us spot if there are any tax incentives you could use throughout the year.

You might be surprised just how many people don’t do this - and miss out on money that’s rightfully theirs. These tax incentives can be things like increasing your pension contributions or charitable giving to help offset your income tax.

I can also draw up a cashflow model to bring this to life. The model allows us to explore and compare different strategies and scenarios, so you can see the difference it will make to your long-term finances and goals.

If you want to find out more about the savvy financial strategies I could help you with this tax year, feel free to get in touch.

Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.

Stocks and Shares ISAs invest in corporate bonds, stocks and shares and other assets that fluctuate in value.

Tax Planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited & Quilter Mortgage Planning Limited. November 2025.

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.

Mortgage

First time buyers, remortgages, buy-to-let.

Pensions

Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.

Protection

Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.

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

  • 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.

Donna E.

Darren was fantastic from start to finish of the process.

He advised me on different mortgage products and his service was both professional and friendly.

I would definitely recommend Darren if you need any advice or help with a mortgage!

Thanks Darren!

George B.

Darren is very advisable with best offers and advice for you.

He worked around my busy schedule, sometimes even out of normal working hours to ensure I had the best customer service.

Would highly recommend Darren to anyone.

Grace J.

Darren is not only knowledgeable and professional but he strives to find you the best rates possible.

He helped us find the best mortgage for our new house and was really friendly and helpful along the way.

I have recommended him to family and friends as a result of the great service I received.

I would not hesitate to use his services again in the future. Highly recommend!

Dee K.

Darren has provided me with a professional, efficient, reliable and effective service. I was very impressed with his commitment to going the extra mile. The process of buying a property can be very stressful, however, Darren has kept me informed regularly about what some of the pitfalls may be along the way and I am glad to say that I have not had or experienced any negativity throughout the whole process from start to finish.

Darren has exceptional market knowledge, has outstanding communication skills, written and verbal which he used to personalise his approach towards helping me purchase a property as a first-time buyer.

His positive attitude and demeanour throughout the process and genuine care and support also suggests that he has strong negotiation skills and that he is a respected member of his community.

I would very much strongly recommend Darren as a broker who is able to cater to the needs of the individual by putting his customer's priorities first.

Darren McCabe's location

Darren McCabe's location

Darren is located in Belfast and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.

Darren McCabe's location

Before becoming a Financial Planner, I was a Secondary School Teacher, teaching in Essex for 10 years.

I taught Business, Economics, Personal Finance and Maths. During Covid, I wanted a career change and having loved educating students about personal finances, I knew becoming a Financial Planner was the perfect fit.

I worked in an independent firm as a Practice Manager/Financial Adviser advising clients on all aspects of mortgages, investments, and pensions.

I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter and having family days out as well as catching up with family and friends. I also enjoy eating out, going on holidays, learning how to box and play golf.

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 03 June 2024.