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Nicola Ruohonen

Financial Planning Consultant in Hampshire

A little bit about Nicola

My financial services career spans over 25 years and includes senior roles in globally renowned Wealth Management and Insurance multinationals. Being both qualified as a chartered accountant and as a financial planner, I pride myself in providing professional, holistic financial advice and building long lasting relationships with my clients.

I really delight in helping people grow and protect their wealth, and seeing them realise their individual/family aspirations and retirement dreams. With my financial expertise, combined with Quilter’s award-winning proposition and platform, your wealth will be in safe hands, giving you peace of mind over both your finances and your legacy.

Find out more about me below.

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Understanding the Autumn Budget

Changes announced in the Autumn Budget could have an impact on your finances, both now and in the years ahead.

Our guide explains the key announcements and provides a useful overview of the changes you may want to consider as part of your financial planning.

For help understanding how the Autumn Budget could impact you, get in touch with me today.

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Money needs a plan. Here’s where to start

Money doesn’t make decisions on its own. Left sitting in cash, it quietly loses value. That’s why money needs a plan. It’s not about being wealthy or knowing all the answers – it’s about giving your money direction. And in the UK, many people miss out simply because they don’t take that first step.

  • Most people in the UK save sporadically or leave money sitting in cash – missing out on growth.
  • Planning gives peace of mind. It turns uncertainty into clarity.
  • The earlier you start, the more powerful the impact – but it’s never too late.
  • Quilter’s purpose is to help build brighter financial futures. That starts with a plan.
  • Investing always carries risk. Investing can help your money grow over time, but the value of investments can go down as well as up.

Making your money work for you

Why investing matters

  • Lazy money loses value over time – inflation chips away at it.
  • Investing little and often helps your money grow without needing to be an expert.
  • A plan helps you stay focused and avoid reactive decisions.

Inflation and ‘lazy money’

  • Inflation quietly erodes the value of your savings.
  • £10,000 in cash today could be worth significantly less in 10 years.
  • Investing helps protect your money from inflation and grow it over time.
Ready to build your plan? Contact me using the details above.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited. October 2026.

Holistic planning

Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.

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.

Income Protection

Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.

General Insurance

Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.

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.

Nicola's location

Romsey
Hampshire
United Kingdom

Nicola is located in Hampshire and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.

My clients are at the very heart of my advice service. Together we shape a bespoke plan, personalised to their specific objectives, which evolve over time as priorities change. I make complex subjects clear and comprehensible, so informed and important decisions about one’s wealth can be made throughout life’s exciting and sometimes unpredictable journey.

Hampshire based most of my life, having also lived in London and Australia. Outside of work, my biggest lifelong passion is travel and experiencing new cultures, landscapes and cuisines. At the weekend, I enjoy socialising with friends and family, especially over meals out and dinner parties. I am a keen cook, and love trying new recipes, and also sticking to our family favourites.

Hobbies include putting my ‘gold’ rated mystery diner status to use and keeping active via walking, yoga and the gym. I also have an interest in property development, having done several refurbishments over the years, utilising the tax benefits of the limited company I set up.

As a mother of two very active tweenagers, I fully appreciate life is busy, so I am happy to offer meetings out of hours, and also face to face for those local. Please get in touch to arrange a no obligation initial appointment, whereby I will talk through your finances, objectives and next steps. I look forward to hearing from you!

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 01 August 2022.