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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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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.

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.

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.

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