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John Kirkwood

Financial Adviser DipPFS in Edinburgh

A little bit about John

I help people make clear, confident financial decisions by breaking complex situations into simple, manageable steps. My approach is calm, structured and focused on what genuinely matters to each client — whether that’s protecting their family, planning for retirement or navigating a major life change.

Clients value the way I explain things in plain English, keep momentum without pressure, and stay alongside them long‑term as their circumstances evolve.

Find out more about me below.

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Financial advice is about more than managing money

When people think about financial advice, they often think about investments. But financial advice can support a much wider range of decisions, helping you plan confidently for the future and make the most of the opportunities available to you.

More support than many people realise

More support than many people realise

New research commissioned by Quilter and conducted by Boring Money found that many people understand how advisers like me can help with investments, but are less aware of the wider support available through professional financial planning.

As an adviser, I may be able to help with:

  • retirement planning
  • tax planning opportunities
  • pension consolidation
  • estate and legacy planning
  • financial planning through major life events
  • managing investments through changing market conditions.

Building confidence in your financial future

Financial decisions can feel complex at times, particularly as circumstances, legislation, and markets change.

If we work together, I can help you:

  • gain clarity over your options
  • understand opportunities available to you
  • stay focused on long-term goals
  • build a clear financial plan
  • make informed decisions with confidence.

If this sounds good to you, please get in touch.

 

Tax Planning, Estate Planning & Legacy Planning are not regulated by The Financial Conduct Authority.

Approver Quilter Financial Limited and Quilter Financial Services Limited. August 2026

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.

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.

John's location

Edinburgh
Scotland
United Kingdom

Based in Edinburgh, I regularly travel across Scotland and northern England - including Aberdeen, the Borders, and Newcastle - to meet clients in person.

Areas I can support you with include:

  • Growing and protecting your wealth
  • Estate and inheritance tax planning*
  • Retirement planning
  • Business and succession planning
  • Financial protection for life's unexpected turns
  • No question is too small, and no goal is too ambitious, so I'm always happy to talk things through if you're not sure.

Outside of work, my main interests revolve around aeroplanes and cricket. When I’m not with clients, you’ll likely find me near one or the other. If you’re looking for someone who can bring structure to your financial circumstances, and help make things easy to understand in an empathetic way, I’d be glad to chat.

*Succession planning, Estate and inheritance tax planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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.

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 30 March 2026.