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Steve Merrick

Financial Adviser DipPFS in Essex

A little bit about Steve

I am a Diploma qualified Financial Adviser (DipPFS) who is passionate about helping people make confident, well-informed decisions about their financial future. I offer both face to face advice as well as a national remote service to suit your needs.

I believe successful financial advice is built on trust, clarity and long-term relationships and I am committed to helping my clients feel supported and in control at every stage of their financial journey.

I look to provide a personalised approach with clear, client-specific financial planning advice across a broad range of areas, including investments, retirement planning, inheritance tax planning and insurance.

Find out more about me below.

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Speak to me if you’re interested in preparing for tax year end, or just want advice on making your money go further.
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An adviser’s insight

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Tackle tax year end with confidence

Tax rules can seem pretty impenetrable. With the new Budget, and so many different allowances and regulations to keep up with, it’s no wonder millions of us end up accidentally missing opportunities.

In this case, ignorance really isn’t bliss. And by confidently preparing for tax year end, you can be sure you’re getting all the money you’re entitled to - whether that’s by saving as much as you can tax-efficiently or just using your allowances to their full extent.

I can go through your financial position with you, so you’re ready for tax year end on 5 April. Together we can make this tax year end something to celebrate, rather than pass by. Get in touch for your tax year end review or a cashflow modelling session to understand your financial position better.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited. November 2025.

Services

General Insurance

Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.

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.

Qualifications

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.

More about me

Having worked in financial services for more than 20 years, including a background in commercial finance and commodity broking, I have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience in a broad range of areas. Since then, I now focus on helping people achieve their financial goals by creating personalised financial plans tailored to suit their needs.

Outside of work, I live in Essex with my partner Nikki. I am a keen sportsman and enjoy nothing more than a round of golf or watching football now the years have curtailed my playing days!

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 10 February 2026.