Steve Bown
Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS, Certs CII (MP & ER) in Bisley
A little bit about Steve
I am deeply committed to helping my clients envision their financial future and empowering them to achieve their goals through prudent investment strategies and exceptional client service. I dedicate my time to building strong, long-term relationships, fully understanding my clients’ needs and priorities. My ultimate goal is to ensure my clients feel at ease today, free from the fear of making important financial decisions about tomorrow, knowing they have a trusted friend guiding their financial future.
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Get in touch if you’d like to discuss the long-term benefits of including investing in your financial plans.
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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.
Income Protection
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
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.
General Insurance
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
Business Services & Protection
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
Qualifications
Diploma in Financial Planning
- The Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute develops core technical understanding across a broad range of key financial planning areas.
Certificate in Mortgage Advice
- The Certificate in Mortgage Advice (Level 3) meets the FCA standards for mortgage advisers. It develops an understanding of the sector and the mortgage process, and enables advisers to meet individual client needs.
Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Equity Release
- The Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Equity Release meets the FCA standards for mortgage advisers and those advising on equity release schemes.
Certificate in Equity Release
- The Certificate in Equity Release is a specialised and highly regarded qualification within the financial services industry. Designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to provide expert guidance on equity release products, this certification programme plays a pivotal role in ensuring that individuals can make informed decisions about releasing equity from their homes.
Certificate in Financial Services
- This Level-3 Certificate in Financial Services develops knowledge and understanding of the sector and its activities, key customer needs, solutions and products, and how individuals and organisations work within a regulatory and legislative environment.
More about me
I am highly motivated and maintain a positive outlook on life, taking a practical approach to problem-solving to deliver the best financial advice to my clients. As a holistic planner, I believe financial plans should be built on solid foundations, including appropriate protection cover and cash flow forecasting techniques, to establish manageable and achievable long-term financial objectives.
Outside of work, I am passionate about grassroots football and am an FA-qualified football coach. I spend most of my spare time involved in football, whether managing a grassroots team in the Surrey Youth League or supporting my son, a talented goalkeeper, at his numerous training and trial events. However, I also cherish relaxing at home in the garden with my family.
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.
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