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Simon McCann

Financial Planning Consultant ACSI in Tunbridge Wells

A little bit about Simon

I am a qualified Financial Planning Consultant with Quilter Financial Advisers where I focus on investment and retirement planning for my clients. I’ve worked in three different areas of finance in an almost 30 year career, starting in Asset Management in the late 90s, moving to Investment Banking at the start of the 2000s to Financial Planning with Quilter Financial Advisers. The link between the three is the satisfaction that I get from helping clients achieve their goals. I hold the CISI Level 4 Diploma in Financial Advice as well as the CFA Level 4 Certificate in ESG investing.

Find out more about me below.

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An adviser’s insight

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.

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.

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.

Qualifications

Diploma in Investment Advice

  • The Diploma in Investment Advice provides a sound grounding in UK financial services and consumer relationships, including exchange traded futures and options and financial protection.

Location

Simon's location

Tunbridge Wells
Kent
United Kingdom

Simon is located in Tunbridge Wells and South East, and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.

More about me

I became a Financial Adviser as I see Financial Planning as purposeful work that makes a BIG difference to peoples quality of life in retirement. I’ve worked in finance for just under 30 years but was mostly unaware of tax efficient investment options from my employers, the tax I’d pay in retirement as well as the fees I was paying until I left the City to become a Financial Adviser.

Most of my clients are in the same boat re pension investing when I meet them regardless of the sector that they work in so I mainly help my clients understand how to maximise opportunities, mitigate risks and minimise tax bills when investing for retirement. I like to think that they can outsource their medium to longer term financial worries to me so that they don't have to worry about it on a daily basis. I start with what they imagine retirement to look like and work backwards to deliver a financial outcome as close to their vision as possible.

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 05 August 2024.