Mikael Andersson

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. November 2025.

After 25 years in financial services, one principle has remained constant: clarity creates confidence. Many of the clients I work with are professionals, entrepreneurs and business owners who have built successful careers but feel their financial arrangements have become fragmented over time. Pensions may sit in different schemes, investments may lack a clear strategy, and business and personal finances are often treated separately.

My role is to step back, understand the full picture and bring structure to it.

I specialise in holistic financial planning — aligning investments, pensions, tax planning, corporate solutions and protection within one coherent strategy. I work particularly closely with business owners, helping them integrate company and personal planning in a tax-efficient way, protect what they have built and prepare for future succession or exit.

Over the past 25 years I have worked with clients across several countries and financial systems. During that time I have also built and led advisory businesses internationally. This entrepreneurial background gives me a practical understanding of risk, growth, cash flow and long-term strategic thinking.

I work with a wide range of clients, from individuals and families looking to organise their finances and plan ahead, to experienced investors and business owners with more complex financial needs. Many value having a long-term adviser who helps them make informed decisions as their circumstances evolve.

Education and professional development

I hold the Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS), awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute in the UK.

Throughout my career I have completed several diplomas and professional qualifications through accredited institutions and universities across Europe and the UK, covering areas such as portfolio construction, wealth management, protection planning, inheritance tax planning, estate and succession planning, and the structuring of wealth for business owners and families.

In the UK my professional development has included continued study with the Chartered Insurance Institute as well as executive education at Oxford University, ensuring the advice I provide remains technically robust and aligned with evolving regulations and financial markets.

My approach

Clients can expect a calm, structured and commercially aware approach. I believe good financial advice should simplify complexity rather than add to it. My aim is always that clients understand why a strategy is in place and feel confident about the decisions they make. I work with clients across the UK, both in person and remotely, providing ongoing proactive support as their circumstances evolve.

Outside of work

Outside of financial planning I am passionate about strength training and athletic performance. I also compete in motorsport events and am an avid skydiver. Both require preparation, focus and respect for calculated risk — principles that also shape how I approach financial planning.