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Sue Barnes

Financial Planning Consultant DipFA, CeMAP®

A little bit about Sue

Financial Planning Consultant | Estate Planner

Helping you make smarter decisions | Good financial planning is about designing a life that feels rich in every way.

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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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.

Business Services & Protection

Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.

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.

General Insurance

Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.

Diploma for Financial Advisers

  • The Diploma for Financial Advisers from the London Institute of Banking and Finance is the primary award for financial planners that develops core technical understanding across a broad range of key financial planning areas.

Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice - Level 3

  • CeMAP is the benchmark qualification for individuals aspiring to become mortgage advisers. It gives the skills, knowledge and certifications to deliver mortgage advice and practice.

Sue's location

Cornwall & Isles of Scilly
Southwest England
TR4
United Kingdom

Sue is located in Southwest England and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.

I’m a Financial Planning Consultant based in Cornwall, with strong ties to Wiltshire and Hampshire. I hold a BA (Hons) in Business Enterprise and professional qualifications from the London Institute of Banking & Finance, including the DipFA, CeMAP, and CeRGI. With over 35 years’ experience as a customer-facing professional, I pride myself on being empathetic, approachable, and genuinely interested in my clients’ stories. I take the time to truly understand your unique goals and aspirations. Together, we can build a robust financial plan tailored specifically to your needs - one that helps you feel confident and excited about the future and focused on what matters most to you.

I have experience working with generational families, those needing specialist financial advice due to disability, business owners (from sole traders to limited company directors), farmers, and dedicated professionals. I work with clients to align and protect both their personal and business interests, generate and preserve wealth, and safeguard what matters most.

My approach is honest, people-focused, and grounded in expert coaching and advice. I’m here to understand what drives you, and to help you navigate the financial milestones of life - from education and career-building, through marriage and parenthood, to retirement and beyond. So you can nurture your dreams and achieve your financial goals.

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 01 August 2022.