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 how to balance your present spending plans with your future saving goals, or any other financial matters you’re thinking about.
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An adviser’s insight
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
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.
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