Independent Financial Advisers for: Retirement - Investments - Protection - Mortgages

Helping individuals and families create clarity, confidence and freedom with their money—today and for the future.

My approach is simple:

  • 🎯 Start with your life – what you want to do, have and give
  • 📊 Build a clear picture of your finances using cash flow planning
  • 🧩 Create an investment and planning strategy that supports that life, with as little complexity and cost  as possible

My role is to help you cut through noise, make good decisions and stay on track. Evidence shows that individuals with financial planners accumulate more assets during their working life and benefit from increased income in retirement.

Money is there to support your life,
not the other way round.

I believe in using straightforward, evidence-based strategies, keeping costs under control and focusing on the things we can influence how much you save, how long you invest for, and how much risk you take.

  • 🔭 Clarity – know where you are and where you’re headed
  • ✅ Simplicity – avoid unnecessary products, jargon and complexity
  • 🪷 Calm – a steady partner to help you avoid costly mistakes

Which leads us to a very simple question:

What do you want your life to look like in the time you have left?

I offer a highly personalised service that will align your financial decisions with your long-term needs, vision, aspirations and values. Our planning framework is built upon a genuine interest in helping you live your best life by design.

Most people want a fulfilling life and a secure future. When you understand what that looks like for you, money becomes the "tool" that lets you live the life you truly desire.

Who I work with

Most families want security, freedom and confidence across generations — something a clear financial plan makes possible. The number one fear for most people when it comes to finances is outliving their money and yet many people in the UK are not saving nearly enough for retirement.

Meaningful financial planning makes all the difference. It might be the reason you can retire today, or the extra years you can spend travelling. Life is for living. We’ll work with you to create and realise a financial plan that’s as individual as you are – and sets you free to lead the life you want to live.

I work best with people who value long-term planning, want clarity about their future, and appreciate straightforward, evidence-based advice.

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Families Planning for the Future

Balancing work, children, ageing parents and major decisions such as school fees, helping children onto the property ladder or planning early retirement.

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People Approaching or In Retirement

Understanding whether they have "enough", how much they can safely spend, and how to make their money last.

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Business Owners and Professionals

With finances spread across pensions, ISAs, company cash and investments, who want everything joined up into one clear strategy.

If you’re looking for a long-term relationship with someone who can help you make thoughtful decisions about money, we may be able to work together.

How I can help

My job is to help you answer the questions that matter most, so you can make confident and well-informed decisions about your future.

If you don’t know what ‘enough’ looks like, you’ll never know whether you have it.

We analyse the resources you have available to you now and in the future. We use powerful, professional financial modelling software to help answer the expensive questions in life.

  • ❓ Do we have enough to maintain our lifestyle in retirement?
  • ❓ Can I afford to retire—will I be okay?
  • ❓ How can we reduce tax and make the most of our resources?
  • ❓ How do we pass wealth on meaningfully and tax-efficiently?
  • ❓ When can I slow down—and what will our legacy be?

You can think of my work in three parts:

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Families Planning for the Future

We explore your goals, values, and experiences with money so we can build a plan that reflects what truly matters to you.

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People Approaching or In Retirement

We model your financial future, test different scenarios, and highlight risks and opportunities so you can make fully informed decisions.

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Business Owners and Professionals

We design a clear, evidence-based strategy using diversified, low-cost investments aligned to your goals and tolerance for risk.

Process

🗣️ Step 1 – Initial conversation (at my expense)

A 30–60 minute chat to understand your situation, what you’re looking for, and whether I’m the right adviser for you. There’s no cost or obligation.

📝 Step 2 – Discovery and information gathering

If we decide to proceed, we’ll dig into your goals, your current financial position and what a “great outcome” would look like for you and your family.

📈 Step 3 – Cash flow and planning

I’ll build your financial plan and cash flow model, test different scenarios and then walk you through what this means in practical, plain English.

📄 Step 4 – Recommendations and implementation

You’ll receive clear recommendations covering your investments, pensions and any other planning areas. If you’re happy, I can implement everything for you.

🔄 Step 5 – Ongoing review and support

We’ll agree a review schedule and way of working that suits you, so your plan stays up to date as life evolves.

Life changes. So does legislation and tax. I offer ongoing support to:

  • Review your plan and investments regularly
  • Adjust for changes in your life – work, family, health, inheritance
  • Help you make decisions with confidence, rather than reacting to headlines or market noise

I act as a long-term partner, helping you make confident decisions as life evolves — never as a salesperson.

Frequently asked questions

❓ Do you only work with people locally?

No. I can work with clients across the UK via video meetings, as well as in person where practical.

❓ How are you paid?

I’ll explain all fees clearly and in writing before you decide to work with me. I’m not tied to any provider and I don’t receive commission for recommending investments.

❓ Do I need a lot of money to work with you?

I typically work with people and families who already have some savings, pensions or investments, or who are on track to build them, and who value professional advice. If I’m not the right person to help, I’ll tell you honestly.

❓ Can you just check if I’m on the right track?

Yes. For some people, a one-off review and plan is enough. Others prefer ongoing support. We can discuss what’s best for you.

Ready to talk?

Ready to create clarity and confidence about your financial future? There’s no sales pitch. Just a conversation.

  • 📧 info@markpowling.com
  • 📞  01293 851781 / 07768 905997
  • 📍 6 Beedingwood Drive, Forest Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4TE

There’s no obligation, and I’ll always be honest about whether I’m the right person to help.

You’ll always receive clear, honest advice — and you’ll never be rushed into making a decision.

The information on this website does not constitute personal advice. Past performance is not a guide to future returns. The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest.

Mark Powling is an appointed representative of Adaurum Limited, an Independent Financial Adviser authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.