Terence Neves

Could you be more financially savvy this tax year?

March, and spring more generally, is often a time for fresh starts. And now your tax allowances are getting one too. The new tax year begins on 6 April, giving you time to plan how you’ll use all those new allowances to your advantage.

Take your ISA allowance. It can be tempting to leave it until the last minute to use it up. But, if you’re able to pay into it at the beginning of the year, you’re potentially getting a whole extra 12 months of time for your savings to grow.

A review right at the start of the tax year, or just before it, can also help us spot if there are any tax incentives you could use throughout the year.

You might be surprised just how many people don’t do this - and miss out on money that’s rightfully theirs. These tax incentives can be things like increasing your pension contributions or charitable giving to help offset your income tax.

I can also draw up a cashflow model to bring this to life. The model allows us to explore and compare different strategies and scenarios, so you can see the difference it will make to your long-term finances and goals.

If you want to find out more about the savvy financial strategies I could help you with this tax year, feel free to get in touch.

Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.

Stocks and Shares ISAs invest in corporate bonds, stocks and shares and other assets that fluctuate in value.

Tax Planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Here’s where I can help. When you’re managing work, family and everything in between, it’s easy for your finances to slip to the bottom of the list. I help you get the essentials in place. Starting with the right protection, so that if something unexpected happens, your family is financially secure. From there, we focus on building your wealth in a way that actually fits your life, whether that’s planning for your own future or supporting your dependants through the milestones ahead.

I’ll work with you to map out the retirement you want and check you’re on track to reach it. And when it comes to passing on what you’ve built, I’ll guide you through doing it in a clear, tax‑efficient way that protects your family and reflects your wishes.

My job is simple. To cut through the noise, make the numbers make sense, and give you a plan you can trust. Today, tomorrow, and long term.

Outside of work, I’m an avid traveller with a particular passion for cruise travel. Through previous roles, I’ve had the opportunity to work at sea and sail across all seven continents, gaining a broad perspective and a wealth of insight along the way. It’s also left me with more stories than I can ever fit into one conversation. The kind that tends to come out over a coffee and usually end with a laugh or an “I never knew that.