Plan with clarity, not uncertainty
Whether you’re wondering if your money will last, want to test different life scenarios, or need a clear picture of your financial future, we will create a visual plan tailored to your individual situation. Our cashflow planning helps simplify complex financial decisions by helping you understand how your finances could support you and how long it’s likely to last.
- Jargon-free advice you can actually understand
- Independent recommendations in your best interest
- Cash flow planning to visualise your future
Start with a complimentary consultation
Overview
We Are Here For Every Stage of Your Financial Journey
We begin with a conversation about your financial goals and concerns, then work with you to identify the priorities that matter most. Our comprehensive approach covers three key phases:

Starting out: Build your foundation with confidence
Every financial journey begins with understanding where you are today. We will take the time to get to know your income, spending, assets, and liabilities alongside your goals and any concerns you may have. From salary and bonuses to mortgages and everyday expenses, we organise everything into clear, meaningful categories. This detailed foundation helps us build a plan that reflects your life and sets the stage for confident decision-making.

Life changes: Navigate transitions with clarity
As your life evolves, so do your financial needs. We help you explore how different scenarios could impact your financial position long term such as, early retirement, career shifts and major life events. From stress testing market downturns to planning for family changes, we create visual projections to show how your choices could potentially shape your future. This gives you clarity to confidently move forward and know how to adapt as life unfolds.

Established wealth: Optimise and protect your future
When your financial foundations are already in place, the focus shifts to refinement and forward planning. We help you stay on track by reviewing your cashflow model regularly, making sure it reflects changes in your lifestyle, income, and priorities. Whether it’s adjusting for new opportunities, evolving tax rules, or shifting goals, our approach ensures your plan remains accurate, relevant, and aligned with what matters most to you
Independent Advice
Why Choose Our Cashflow Planning
Whether you are looking to understand how your finances could support your lifestyle or are approaching retirement with questions about long term sustainability, we will create a clear, personalised plan. It is about helping you make informed decisions with a visual of your income, spending, and future needs.
Clear Answers
Transform uncertainty into informed choices by understanding how your finances could support you across your lifetime. Our cashflow planning gives you a clear picture of your financial position, helping you make confident decisions about your future, whether you are planning for retirement, considering a major change, or simply want clarity.
Stress-Test Scenarios
Life doesn’t always go to plan. We use scenario modelling to explore how your financial strategy might respond to unexpected events such as market shifts and income or health changes. It is not about forecasting the future but about helping you prepare for life’s uncertainties.
Visual Planning
Our advanced cashflow modelling tool transforms complex financial data into easy to understand visual timelines. See how your money may flow over decades, understand the potential impact of different decisions, and gain confidence in your financial choices through clear, jargon-free presentations.
Tax-Efficient Strategies
We incorporate tax planning into our cashflow plans to help you make the most of your money over time. By factoring in current allowances, pension contributions, and investment structures, we can highlight opportunities to manage your tax position more effectively. It is about making smart, informed decisions that aligns with your goals.
Peace of Mind
Gain confidence in your financial future with regular plan reviews and clear steps for any action that may be needed. Know that your spending, saving, and investment decisions are working together towards your goals, providing reassurance and reducing financial stress for you and your family.
Our Process
Your Journey to Retire With Confidence
Every step is focused on giving you clarity, reassurance, and a service that is personal to you.
Step 1 – Complimentary Initial Consultation
Understanding you comes first.
We begin by carefully understanding your goals, situation, and concerns, creating the foundation for tailored advice around your plans.
& Presentation
Your personalised financial roadmap.
Our experts create a personalised plan with comprehensive advice and cashflow modelling, followed by a detailed presentation meeting.
Service
We handle the heavy lifting.
We handle all paperwork and setup with precision, reducing administration as we work with financial institutions on your behalf.
& Support
Keeping your plan on track.
Annual reviews and ongoing guidance keep your plan updated as your needs change, maximising your financial security and growth.
Ready to start your journey?
Book your complimentary meeting today to see how our approach can help shape your financial future.
Start with a complimentary consultation
Frequently asked questions
Questions We Often Hear
Can I afford to make a career change?
Our analysis will show you the potential financial impact of such a change over time, help you understand what adjustments might be needed, and identify whether your current savings and future earning potential may support the change. This way, you can make the decision with a clear possible picture rather than uncertainty.
What happens during my cashflow consultation?
We begin by gathering details about your income, expenses, assets, and liabilities, alongside your goals and any concerns you may have. This helps us build a clear picture of your financial situation and how we could possibly help going forward. There’s no charge for the initial consultation, as we believe you should understand our approach before making any commitments.
Are my family financially secure if something happens to me?
We will help you assess how well your current financial arrangements could support your family in the event of unexpected changes to your health or loss. Our analysis considers your family’s ongoing expenses, children’s education costs, mortgage payments, and your partner’s income potential. We also consider existing protection policies and highlight any noticeable gaps. The aim is to give you peace of mind if the unexpected happens.
How do you differ from other financial advisers?
At Stepwoods, we treat every client as our only client. As independent advisers, we are not tied to any financial institutions, giving us the freedom to recommend what is best for you. Our approach is founded on integrity, independence, and putting your interests first in everything we do.