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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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Speak to me about making your money go further, and protecting the things that matter most to you.
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An adviser’s insight

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Can the right protection help you become more financially resilient?

Have you heard of the ‘protection gap’? You probably know someone who’s fallen into it.

Most of us know to get travel or pet insurance, or even just insure our mobile phone. But when it comes to really big life events, cover can easily get overlooked – causing a gap.

Far too many people aren’t properly protected against life-changing events, like losing their job or not being able to work because they’ve fallen ill. Which means that when these things do happen, they can have a much bigger impact than they need to.

Luckily, cover like income protection and critical illness can help people become more financially resilient. So, if you do have a financial shock, it doesn’t have to turn everything upside down. And it can be surprisingly simple and affordable.

If you’ve had a big milestone recently, or a change in your circumstances, it might be the right time to relook at your protection needs.

Reach out to me and I’ll be happy to help.

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.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Testimonials

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.

Location

Darren McCabe's location

  • Belfast
    Northern Ireland
    BT10
    United Kingdom
Darren McCabe's location

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

Darren McCabe's location

More about me

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.

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