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David Ratcliffe

Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS in Hitchin

A little bit about David

I am an experienced financial planner who has been working in the financial services industry for nine years. As an esteemed member of the Personal Finance Society, I have developed an intricate knowledge of the unique financial needs and aspirations of individuals seeking expert guidance.

Find out more about me below.

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Speak to me if you’d like to give your finances a spring clean or are thinking about freshening up your long-term plans.
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An adviser’s insight

Enjoy the feel-good factor of a financial spring clean

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With the start of a new tax year, now is a great moment to take a little bit of time to get your finances in order and look ahead to the next 12 months and beyond.

I can help you take a fresh look at your finances and put a plan in place to help your money work hard for you over the next year. This can include ensuring that you’re maximising your new tax-free savings and gifting allowances.  

We can also consider any important updates to your circumstances, such as a pay rise or promotion, or changes to your family. 

Now is also a good time to review your longer-term goals and check in on your retirement savings. A cashflow model is an excellent way to do this as it can help to show how on track you are, if you need to make any adjustments, and the positive impact that even a few small changes made today can have on your finances over the long term. 

Click on the contact me today button at the top of my profile to discuss how I can help you.

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.

General Insurance

Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.

Business Services & Protection

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

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.

More about me

I am passionate about delivering tailored, trustworthy advice built around long-term relationships and quality ongoing service, helping support my clients to plan, protect, and enjoy their financial independence.
 
Whether you are saving for your first home, investing for your children’s education, planning your retirement, or looking at tax-efficient ways to pass your estate to the next generation, I can help put a suitable plan in place to achieve your life goals.
 
Outside of work, I am married to my wife Jade and we have a two-year-old British Shorthair cat called Maurice. In my spare time, I enjoy travelling with my wife, playing golf, and swimming.

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 13 October 2023.