Professional
Simon has experience in all elements of financial planning, although pension planning is his main area of expertise, specifically Defined Benefit transfers. Simon also has a keen interest in markets and investments which often means discussing and implementing investment decisions with the Hartsfield portfolio manager. As Technical Analyst, Simon also enjoys providing support to all areas of the business as required.
Before moving into a planning role, he accrued wider industry experience with both SIPP and platform providers. Simon particularly appreciates being part of a very experienced team and the ability to bounce ideas off each other to make sure suitable planning is put in place for even the most complex of client circumstances.
Statement of professional standing
All financial planners and advisers must have an up-to-date Statement of Professional Standing (SPS). This shows they are suitably qualified for the position and have carried out the required amount of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
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Qualifications
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Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning – APFS
The Level 6 Advanced Diploma builds on existing knowledge enabling advisers to demonstrate specialist planning capabilities and offer a sophisticated and comprehensive approach to financial management.Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning – DipPFS
The Level 4 Diploma meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, demonstrating core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management – CertPFS (DM)
The Level 4 Certificate develops the wealth strategy and portfolio management skills required for effective discretionary investment management.Certificate in Pension Transfer Advice – PTS
Pension Transfer Specialist. The Level 4 Certificate demonstrates the in-depth knowledge and practical skills needed by anyone seeking to advise on the transfer of safeguarded benefits.European Financial Planner – EFP
The mission of the European Financial Planning Association is to set, promote and implement high quality standards for competence and ethical behaviour for the financial advisory sector throughout Europe, benefiting the profession, financial firms and clients.EXAMS
Personal Tax and Trust Planning (AF1)
Assesses the candidate’s ability to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal tax and trusts.Pension Planning (AF3)
Assesses the candidate’s ability to develop in depth financial planning skills related to personal and corporate pensions.Investment Planning (AF4)
Assesses in depth financial planning skills related to investments and the management of investment portfolios. Demonstrates specialist planning capabilities and a sophisticated and comprehensive approach to financial management.Financial Planning Process (AF5)
Assesses advisers advanced financial planning capabilities. Tests the practical application of technical knowledge and planning skills already gained, supporting the provision of competent and appropriate advice.Pensions Transfers (AF7)
Assesses the specialist knowledge and skills needed for advising on the transfer of safeguarded benefits.Trusts (J02)
The objective of this unit is to develop an understanding of various types of trust.Discretionary Investment Management (J10)
Assessing knowledge and understanding of the role of the Discretionary Investment Manager, and the ability to analyse and apply financial information and portfolio management skills.Long Term Care Insurance (CF8)
Assessing an understanding of long term care contracts.Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics (R01)
Assesses a knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry, including regulation, legislation and the Code of Ethics.Investment Principles (R02)
Assesses a knowledge and understanding of investment products and the application of the investment advice process.Personal Taxation (R03)
Assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK taxation system, and the ability to analyse the taxation treatment of individuals and trusts during the investment advice process.Pensions and Retirement Planning (R04)
Assesses a knowledge and understanding of an ability to analyse pension and retirement planning issues.Financial Protection (R05)
Assesses a knowledge and understanding of an ability to analyse financial protection planning issues.Financial Planning Practice (R06)
Assesses advisers financial planning capabilities. Tests the practical application of technical knowledge and planning skills already gained, supporting the provision of competent and appropriate advice.Business Financial Planning (AF2)
Assesses the candidate’s ability to develop in depth financial planning skills related to business.Accreditations and awards
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