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Matthew Lean

Financial Adviser APFS, Chartered Financial Planner in Edinburgh

A little bit about Matthew

As a chartered financial planner, I help individuals, families and business owners build, protect and manage their wealth to achieve their long-term goals.

I provide personalised financial planning tailored to your circumstances, aspirations and priorities, helping you make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.

My expertise includes retirement planning, investments and wealth planning, supported by cashflow modelling to help you understand your financial position and plan for the future.

Based in Edinburgh, I also provide a remote service to clients across the UK.

Find out more about me below.

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Get in touch if you’d like to discuss how I can help you with windfalls and lump sums.
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An adviser’s insight

If it’s time for financial advice, I can help you

Graphic of elderly couple passing wealth to their relatives

Coming into a sum of money can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time, especially if it’s sudden or unexpected. And while you’re trying to process all the emotions involved, you’ll probably have to make some important financial decisions as well.

Whether you’ve received an inheritance, a windfall, or a lump sum from work, having an adviser to help guide you and make a sensible plan can take away some of the stress and worry so you can focus on the benefits.

I can help you understand all the different options available to you, taking advantage of any allowances so your money works as tax-efficiently as possible.

I can also help you adjust your financial plans or make completely new ones by showing you how the choices you make today could impact your future.

Together, we can put your money to work in a way that helps you feel confident about the future.

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

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited. April 2026.

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.

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.

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.

Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning

  • The Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning builds on existing skills and knowledge, enabling advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities and offer a sophisticated and comprehensive approach to financial management.

Chartered Financial Planner

  • 'Chartered' is the most respected indicator of professionalism. Attaining Chartered status is challenging and takes commitment. Not only does the adviser complete the Advanced Diploma course, 5 years of industry experience is also required before the status can be awarded.

Certificate in Pension Transfer Advice

  • Level 4 Certificate in Pension Transfer Advice develops the in-depth knowledge and practical skills by anyone seeking to advise on the transfer of safeguarded benefits, an increasingly important part of the advice process following the Government's pension reforms.

Award in Long Term Care Insurance

  • Develops knowledge and understanding of long term care cover, including legal, taxation and regulatory issues and the responsibilities of local authorities.

Location

Matthew's location

Edinburgh
United Kingdom

Matthew is located in Edinburgh and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.

More about me

Financial matters can often feel complicated, full of jargon and overwhelming. My approach focuses on taking the complex and making it simple, giving my clients confidence that they are on track to achieve their goals.

At the heart of any good financial plan is a clear understanding of what matters most to you. I take the time to understand your circumstances, priorities and aspirations, adapting your plan as your needs change over time.

I work with individuals, families and business owners who want greater clarity and confidence about their financial future. This might be someone approaching retirement and wanting to understand their options, a business owner planning for life beyond their business, or a family looking to make the most of their wealth while planning for the next generation.

As a chartered financial planner, I am committed to maintaining high standards of knowledge, technical expertise and professional practice, giving you confidence in the advice you receive.

Outside of work, you'll normally find me enjoying the outdoors around Edinburgh, whether that's cycling, golfing or running.

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 18 August 2026.