Mikael Andersson

Have you considered the importance of estate planning?

Many people don’t realise that inheritance tax (IHT) can apply once your estate goes over £325,000, although some people may also benefit from an additional residence nil rate band when passing on a home to direct descendants. This includes property, money, investments, and everyday belongings, and from April 2027, unused pension savings may also form part of your estate for inheritance tax. This can affect how much of your wealth is ultimately passed on to the people who matter most.

Estate planning helps ensure your wishes are followed and that as much of your estate as possible passes to the people you choose. However, the rules around inheritance tax can be complex and lots of people don’t understand how allowances apply or what their tax position will be.

That’s where I can help. I can help you to get a clear picture of the value of your taxable estate, explore ways to manage or reduce any tax liability and put a long-term plan in place that fits your goals and circumstances.

If you’d like to take control of your legacy, let’s talk about how I can support you.

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.