Manit Prasad

Spend wisely and save smartly

June can be one of the best months of the year with summer well and truly on the way. But with all those holidays, weddings, anniversaries, and other spending, it can also be one of the most expensive too.

While you should be focusing on the present, it’s also important to be aware of how major outlays now can have a significant impact on your financial security in later life. A cashflow model can give you a clear picture of the consequences your spending and saving can have on your future.

It’s also good to know about the ways you can use your tax-free allowances wisely on certain expenditures. For example, your gifting allowances can let you pass on up to £3,000 a year to your loved ones without it being added to the value of your estate.*

Together, we can make a plan to help you live your life to the full now, while still having the retirement you want later on.

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*Source: HMRC 

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