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Ian Weston

Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS, Chartered FCSI in Basingstoke

A little bit about Ian

With over 25 years of experience in the asset management industry in London, alongside a broad range of professional qualifications, I now dedicate my expertise to financial planning consultancy. My goal is to help clients achieve their ambitions, avoid costly mistakes, and build lasting financial security.

Find out more about me below.

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Whether you want to think about a gifting plan to help your family, or want to ask me about something else, I’m happy to help.
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An adviser’s insight

Gifts that give back

Graphic of people exchanging gifts

December is often seen as the gifting season. But alongside the usual socks and chocolate gold coins, it might be worth planning a slightly bigger, longer-term present for your loved ones this year.

Inheritance tax (IHT) is notoriously complicated and can hit people with a big bill if it isn’t managed properly. It isn’t reserved for the very wealthy either. Dealing with IHT is a reality that many more families face after a loved one has passed - in what is usually an extremely vulnerable moment.

This is where using your gifting allowances can make a real impact on those around you. It’s a great way to share your wealth with the people you love while limiting their exposure to IHT. It does take a little bit of extra planning though.

Sitting down with an adviser like me can help you figure out where you want your money to go, and when. For instance, it might be more helpful to gift a family member a contribution towards their first home now, rather than leaving them a legacy.

Whatever you decide is best, we’ll find the most tax efficient way to do it.

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*Estate Planning and Inheritance Tax Planning are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Services

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.

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.

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.

Chartered Fellow

  • The pinnacle of CISI membership. Exclusively for professionals who have demonstrated the highest levels of knowledge and standards of professionalism.

Location

Ian's location

Basingstoke
Hampshire
RG24
United Kingdom

Ian is located in Basingstoke and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.

More about me

Our financial lives are full of big questions: How much is enough? Is the life you dream of living achievable? Is the life you live now true to your values?

I approach financial planning differently by making your future lifestyle the centre of our work together. We start with your story - where you’ve come from, where you are today, and where you want to go. From there, I create a clear, understandable financial plan designed to guide you towards your goals. Financial products may play a role, but only if they are necessary to help you achieve what really matters.

The plan itself is always at the heart of what I do. To ensure you remain on track, I encourage all my clients to commit to annual reviews. These reviews allow us to update your plan, make adjustments where needed, and give you confidence that you and your loved ones are on course to live the life you aspire to.

Outside of work, I’m a proud parent to three sons and owner of a loyal dog - the only family member who never asks for money.

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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