Paul has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and has achieved Chartered status. Paul is passionate about helping clients meet their financial planning goals as tax efficiently as possible and specialises in retirement and estate planning. Outside of his professional life, Paul enjoys spending time with his family, taking long walks with his Cocker Spaniel, Mona, running, swimming and trips away whenever possible.

I help clients achieve their financial goals whether in the sphere of retirement , wealth generation or passing assets onto the next generation. Tax efficiency and a strong investment discipline sit at the heart of my strategies for clients. Personal service is a fundamental driver as is the building and maintaining a long lasting client relationship. Investec Wealth & Investment offer a wide range of tailored services that can both enhance and preserve your wealth. With access to the services of our Private Bank I am well positioned to broaden our advices should you require so.

I have over 30 years of advising clients on all major life events particularly around retirement and how they can structure a flexible and tax efficient income source. Equally I can help with clients who wish to pass on their hard earned wealth to the next generation and to do so in conjunction with their other trusted tax advisers.

I work closely with the Financial Planners both before and after client meetings to gain a greater understanding of a client's circumstances, requirements and financial objectives. Once the financial planning strategy is agreed, part of my role is to review any existing arrangements and ensure these continue to be appropriate, as well as undertaking research to confirm any proposals we make will meet the needs and objectives of the client. I then outline the plans agreed with the financial planner and report these to the client in writing, ensuring that all the relevant information is included and that our recommendations meet the client's needs. I also liaise with the relevant providers to ensure the smooth processing of applications and information where required.

I specialise in helping private clients in creating robust financial plans aimed at ensuring the achievement of their financial goals. This includes providing advice on a wide range of planning areas such as investment strategies, retirement planning and income, tax planning, insurance, and inheritance/estate planning. I work closely with my clients to understand their financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance. This then leads to the development of a tailored financial plan that takes into account the client's unique circumstances which in turn helps them make informed financial decisions which will enable them to achieve their long-term financial objectives. Where appropriate, I will work with Investment managers.

Our team works together to deliver holistic financial planning advice to our clients with an emphasis on retirement, investment and estate planning. As a planner, my role is all about our clients: taking the time to understand your lifestyle, your family and what makes you excited to get up and take part in life each day. By starting with a clean slate, I can understand what is important to you and how you want to live ‘One Day', what are your hopes and dreams for the future. We can build your financial plan so that your ‘One Day' becomes ‘Today', helping you to make those hopes and dreams into a reality.

As a Senior Paraplanner, my role focuses on research and analysis. I prepare client reports which outline their current positon, objectives and the detailed recommendations. I use analytical software to review existing arrangements and cash flow analysis is becoming a vital part of my work. I provide technical assistance to the planners and wider team and maintain detailed knowledge of all aspects of financial planning, including taxation and legislation. I sit on the Financial Planning Research Committee carrying out product research. As a Senior Paraplanner I also support the development of other paraplanners.

As Co-Head of Private Client Advice, I oversee the delivery of financial and wealth planning advice for Rathbones. With many years of experience in the wealth management industry, I remain passionate about helping clients to achieve their financial goals and ambitions which take into account not only their assets and investments but also their lifestyles, values and long term aspirations.

As a Senior Financial Planning Director, I head the Financial Planning Team in our Glasgow office. My priority is to help my clients achieve their financial goals. By understanding their current position, requirements and financial objectives, I help them to build a tailored financial plan that suits their present and future needs. I am responsible for providing full financial planning advice to individuals. I specialise in both the pre- and post-retirement stages of retirement planning, inheritance tax planning and tax efficient investment strategies. To ensure the best possible outcome for my clients I often work closely with our Investment Managers matching clients' risk profiles and objectives to investment, pension and trust portfolios that will deliver for them and their families over the years.

I provide bespoke holistic financial planning advice to individuals, families, business owners and trustees by working closely alongside my colleagues and trusted connections.

I provide comprehensive, fee-based financial planning advice to High Net Worth private clients, specialising in retirement planning, tax-efficient investing and Inheritance Tax planning strategies.