Invest with purpose, not just profits
Your financial future is built one investment decision at a time. Whether you’re starting your investment journey or reviewing an established portfolio, we design strategies that align with your personal goals and comfort with risk, because your investments should work as hard as you do for the life you want to build.
- Jargon-free advice you can actually understand
- Independent recommendations in your best interest
- Cash flow planning to visualise your financial future
Investing involves uncertainty: markets move up and down and the value of investments can fall as well as rise, so your capital is at risk.
Start with a complimentary consultation
Overview
We Are Here For Every Stage of Investment
We begin with a conversation about the future you want to build, then work with you to identify the investment priorities that matter most. Our comprehensive approach covers three key phases:

First-time investor: Start with confidence
Taking your first steps into investing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. We help you understand the basics, assess your risk tolerance, and build a solid foundation for your financial future. From ISAs to pensions, we’ll guide you through tax-efficient options that make your money work harder while keeping everything simple.

Growing your portfolio: Enhance and adapt
Whether you are looking to review existing investments or expand your portfolio, we analyse what you currently have and identify opportunities for improvement. We will help you rebalance your holdings, maximise tax efficiency, and help your investment strategy evolve with your changing circumstances and market conditions.

Wealth preservation: Protect and grow
For established investors, we focus on sophisticated strategies that balance growth with capital preservation. From diversification across asset classes to managing tax implications, we help you maintain and grow your wealth while protecting against market volatility and inflation. We adapt your strategy as markets and circumstances evolve.
Independent Advice
Why Choose Our Investment Planning
Our investment planning service is tailored for individuals and families who want to build wealth with purpose. Whether you are a first-time investor looking to make your savings work harder or an experienced investor seeking to optimise your portfolio for long-term growth, we will create a clear strategy tailored to your personal circumstances.
Clear Answers
Investment markets can be complex, but our advice doesn’t have to be. We explain everything in plain English, helping you understand exactly how your investments work and why we’re recommending specific strategies for your situation.
Independent Advice
Our independence means we’re not tied to any specific investment products or providers. We research the whole market to find solutions that genuinely fit your needs, timeframe, and risk tolerance.
Visual Financial Planning
We use advanced cashflow modelling to show you how your investments could perform over time. See the potential impact of different strategies, market conditions, and life changes.
Tax-Efficient Strategies
From ISAs and pensions to more sophisticated tax planning, we help you keep more of your investment returns by structuring your portfolio in the most tax-efficient way possible.
Ongoing Partnership
Markets change, and so do your circumstances. We provide regular reviews and ongoing support, adapting your investment strategy as needed to keep you on track for your long-term goals.
Our Process
Your Journey to Investment 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
What if I have never invested before?
We believe investing should be accessible to everyone, whether you’re starting with a modest sum or have substantial assets to deploy. During our complimentary consultation, we’ll assess your financial situation and help you determine an appropriate starting point that aligns with your budget and goals. What matters most is taking that first step towards building your financial future.
How do I know what level of risk is right for me?
Understanding your risk tolerance is a crucial part of our investment planning process. During our initial meeting, we use a comprehensive assessment to evaluate three key areas: your attitude towards investment risk (how comfortable you feel with market fluctuations), your investment knowledge and experience, and your capacity for loss (how much you can afford to lose without affecting your lifestyle). This helps us recommend an investment strategy that matches your comfort level while still working towards your financial goals.
What happens during my complimentary consultation?
Our complimentary initial consultation is designed to be informative and pressure-free. We’ll start by explaining our services, how they can benefit you, and providing an overview of our fee structure. We’ll then gather information about your personal situation through our fact-finding process, assess your investment knowledge and risk tolerance, and identify your goals, objectives and aspirations. There’s no charge for this first meeting as we want to ensure we’re the right fit for each other before you commit to anything.
Why are you different from other financial advisers?
At Stepwoods Financial Planning, we treat every client as our only client. As Independent Financial Advisers, we’re not tied to any financial institutions, products or services, which means our recommendations are based purely on what’s best for you. We use advanced cashflow modelling to show you visually how your investments could perform over time, and we explain everything in plain English without jargon. Our approach is founded on integrity and transparency, and we’re committed to being reachable, reliable and respectful in all our interactions. Your best interests will always remain at the heart of our practice – we will never place our interests above yours.