Manit Prasad

Could you be more financially savvy this tax year?

March, and spring more generally, is often a time for fresh starts. And now your tax allowances are getting one too. The new tax year begins on 6 April, giving you time to plan how you’ll use all those new allowances to your advantage.

Take your ISA allowance. It can be tempting to leave it until the last minute to use it up. But, if you’re able to pay into it at the beginning of the year, you’re potentially getting a whole extra 12 months of time for your savings to grow.

A review right at the start of the tax year, or just before it, can also help us spot if there are any tax incentives you could use throughout the year.

You might be surprised just how many people don’t do this - and miss out on money that’s rightfully theirs. These tax incentives can be things like increasing your pension contributions or charitable giving to help offset your income tax.

I can also draw up a cashflow model to bring this to life. The model allows us to explore and compare different strategies and scenarios, so you can see the difference it will make to your long-term finances and goals.

If you want to find out more about the savvy financial strategies I could help you with this tax year, feel free to get in touch.

Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.

Stocks and Shares ISAs invest in corporate bonds, stocks and shares and other assets that fluctuate in value.

Tax Planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited & Quilter Mortgage Planning Limited. November 2025.

My journey in financial services began over two decades ago and has taken me from banking and investment management roles in Sydney and London to becoming a fully qualified Financial Adviser with Quilter Financial Advisers. That breadth of experience has given me a deep understanding of the financial world and the many ways it can both empower and overwhelm people.

I’m passionate about helping clients gain clarity, structure, and peace of mind around their finances. Whether it's helping a family plan for their future, supporting a business owner through key financial decisions, or guiding a professional towards a more tax-efficient retirement, I work collaboratively with each client to build a tailored plan that reflects their goals and values. My approach is friendly and pragmatic. I believe financial advice should be personal and accessible - not filled with jargon and that long-term planning is most effective when built on trust and understanding.

I offer advice across all areas of financial planning, including investments, retirement, protection, estate planning, and mortgages. I hold a Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, and the Certificate in Mortgage Advice, from the Chartered Insurance Institute. Further to this I hold a Bachelor of Economics Degree from Macquarie University in Sydney and the Investment Management Certificate (IMC).

I’m based in North West London, where I live with my wife and two children. Outside of work, I enjoy keeping active, which helps trying to keep up my two rapidly growing children, and contributing to our local primary school as a governor