We help people who are investing money

Investing money over the long term will help you to achieve your financial goals and objectives, while also providing a real return above inflation.

However, your investments need to be aligned with your objectives and attitude to risk, while it’s vital you have a trusted partner to provide reassurance during inevitable periods of stock market volatility.

Are you thinking...?

"I don't understand my investments"

If your investments aren't reviewed regularly, it's only natural that you will worry about them. We'll start by understanding what you want to achieve. Then we'll review your existing investments and recommend any changes that need to be made.

"I don't know how much I'm being charged"

The world of investment management can be daunting, complex and opaque. We'll review your existing investments and explain how much you're being charged. Then we'll consider options that might reduce the amount you're paying and increase your returns.

"I worry that my investments could perform better"

If your investments haven't been reviewed for some time, they might be underperforming and you should consider alternatives. We'll use our experience and knowledge to analyse your existing investments, recommending any changes you need to make.

"I want to start taking an income from my investments"

If you've built up wealth and you're heading into retirement, you might want to start taking income from your investments. We'll help you do this tax-efficiently while recommending any changes you need to make to your holdings.

"Are my investments as tax-efficient as possible?"

If you aren't careful, it's easy to pay more tax than you need to on your investments. We'll review your existing holdings and recommend the changes you need to make, to ensure they are held as tax-efficiently as possible and you get to keep more of your returns.

"I get anxious when stock markets fall"

Stock market volatility is part and parcel of investing, but we know it makes many people anxious and can lead to poor decision-making. We'll be your trusted partner to ensure that when markets fall, you make the right decisions and can sleep soundly at night.

Our services

Cashflow planning

Cashflow planning is at the heart of our service. It’ll map out your financial future and means you can make big decisions with confidence.

Retirement planning

Our retirement planning service considers your pensions, savings and investments holistically, so you can live a happy and fulfilling retirement.

Investment planning

We’ll analyse your existing investments, so you understand what you have and whether they are aligned with your objectives.

Estate planning

We’ll help ensure that your savings and investments are passed on tax-efficiently and according to your wishes when you die.

Protection planning

As you build up your investments, it might be necessary to arrange protection to ensure your loved ones are taken care of should you die or become ill.

Tax planning

Paying too much tax on your investments will reduce your returns. Our tax planning services ensure that they are held tax-efficiently.

Meet our clients

We are proud of how we have helped our clients, hear how we have helped them achieve their goals through effective financial planning.

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My financial future is now secure thanks to Arron.

Sue Pritchard

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Thanks to DS Howell, we've been able to retire early and relocate to the coast.

Nigel Barlow

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We don't have to worry about managing our money any more. DS Howell do it for us.

Nigel & Jane

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Richard has enabled me to make the most of my money.

Mark Fletcher

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We find DS Howell easy to work with and they understand our needs as a firm.

Colin Atyeo

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I feel my financial future is in extremely good hands with DS Howell.

Janet Phillips

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Get in touch

If you want to make the most of your finances, we're keen to help. Please get in touch with us either via telephone or email or by the using the contact form here.