
Ryan Perkins
Financial Planning Consultant DipFA, CeMAP, MLIBF in Romsey
A little bit about Ryan
Ryan started his career in financial services in 2005 and has worked for some of the largest product providers in the United Kingdom and International markets. Ryan now assists clients in planning for their financial future and aims to develop long-lasting relationships that span generations.
Ryan has always dealt with the end client in his various roles and is acutely aware of what clients need and the value a financial planner can add over the long term. Ryan enjoys getting to know clients and listening to their stories to gain an understanding of their needs and objectives. He often finds that clients reach out thinking there is a need for advice in a particular area only to find that the situation is not quite as they thought. As an example, a client got in touch for advice on how best to finance home improvements without realising that they had a large potential inheritance tax liability to mitigate and could benefit from some pension advice. Another hadn’t fully appreciated the risks of holding large amounts of cash with a single institution and he reorganised her finances in a way that protects her and her family and has allowed her to ensure her wealth is passed on to her beneficiaries in the best possible way. As they say, ‘a problem shared is a problem halved’.
Ryan is a member of the London Institute in Banking Finance and is a Certified Professional in Financial Advice holding the Diploma in Financial Advice. More information can be found here.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys time with his family and friends and spending time outdoors. Ryan is a passionate motorcyclist and is hoping to improve on his golf handicap too.
Please get in touch for a no obligation review of your financial plans where the initial meeting is provided at Ryan’s expense.
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An adviser’s insight
When is the right time to invest?
There’s always a degree of uncertainty when it comes to investing, so it’s natural for some people to feel nervous about it.
When the news is reporting stock market volatility, it’s understandable that some people might feel more cautious about investing. But including investments in your long-term financial plan is a smart way to give your money the best chance to grow.
Keeping money in cash might feel like a safe option, and having some money easily available is a sensible decision. But too much cash could end up costing you more because of inflation’s ability to eat away at the value of your savings. For example, when £10,000 is invested it can grow by 78% over 30 years, but if it was kept in a current account its value could actually reduce by 59%*.
There are lots of options when it comes to investing, and I’m here to guide you through them. I can help you decide things like which risk level is right for you, what types of investments to use to maximise your tax efficiency, and how to create an investment plan tailored to your circumstances and goals. I can also show you how different investment approaches could impact your finances over the long term.
If you’re thinking about how investing today can help create the life you want in the future, let’s talk about how I can support and guide you through the process.
The value of investments and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested.
Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change
Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited & Quilter Mortgage Planning Limited. May 2025.
*Based on an annual average investment return of 5% and inflation at 3%.
Services
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.
Income Protection
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
Pensions
Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.
Protection
Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.
Dental & Medical
Financial planning for dental and medical professionals, in-depth knowledge of NHS pensions and needs of hospital doctors, GPs, dentists and locums.
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