Nathan Hillyer

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.

Click on the contact me today button at the top of my profile to discuss how I can help you.

*Source: HMRC 

My approach to advice is simple: put the client first, always. That means listening before recommending, explaining before acting, and building plans that reflect real lives - not just financial models.

I believe good financial planning should provide clarity and confidence, not complexity. My role is to help clients understand their options around pensions, investments and protection, make informed decisions, and stay on track as circumstances change. Advice isn’t a one-off event - it’s an ongoing relationship built on trust, transparency, and consistency over time.

Financial Adviser based in the RG41 area and serving clients across Wokingham, KT6, KT7 and KT10, with experience in financial services since 2014. I provide restricted advice through Quilter Financial Advisers, who are part of a FTSE 250 company, advising on pensions, investments and protection with a focus on long-term outcomes.

Since entering the profession, I’ve worked across restricted, independent, appointed representative and directly authorised firms. This breadth of experience has shaped a practical, client-focused approach to financial planning - one that values clarity, structure and long-term thinking. I hold the Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (CII) and place strong emphasis on doing the fundamentals well.

I’m particularly motivated by helping people make confident decisions with their finances, especially when those decisions feel complex or unfamiliar. I’m passionate about financial education and believe advice should empower clients to understand their plans, not just sign off on them.

Before starting my career, I rowed at a high level for many years and was a Henley Royal Regatta finalist. That experience instilled a competitive mindset and an appreciation for discipline, preparation and consistency - principles that translate directly into effective financial planning and long-term wealth building.

Outside of work, I enjoy training on Zwift, watching live sport, gaming, and spending quality time with my family. Building strong financial foundations for my own family reinforces why I care so deeply about helping others do the same - supporting clients in Wokingham, Surbiton, Thames Ditton, Kingston and surrounding areas as they plan for the future with confidence.