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Mathew Samuel
BA (Hons), APFS

Private Wealth Team Director

Mathew has over a decade of experience in financial services, specialising in cross-border planning between the UK and US.

He began his career as a Financial Planner at one of the UK’s top 10 independent advisory firms, advising high-net-worth clients on wealth structuring and tax planning. Mathew holds a First-Class Honours degree in Accounting & Finance and is a UK Chartered Financial Planner, as well as a licensed UK Pension Specialist through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

Now SEC-registered in the US, he provides US and UK cross-border advice for clients in the US and overseas, supporting all aspects of their financial planning requirements.

His expertise lies in pensions, retirement strategies, tax compliance, and simplifying complex cross-border financial landscapes. Known for delivering clear, tailored solutions, Mathew helps clients achieve long-term financial security with confidence and clarity.

Areas of Expertise

  • Pension Analysis, Advice, and Management
  • 401K Analysis, Advice, and Management
  • IRA Analysis, Advice, and Management
  • Retirement Planning
  • Pension Planning
  • Lifetime Allowance Planning
  • Inheritance Tax Planning
  • Succession Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Tax Structuring
  • Tax Advice
  • Wealth Management
  • Investment Portfolio Management
  • International Savings & Investment Options
  • Investment Review
  • Private Banking Advice
  • Property Portfolio Advice
  • Insurance & Family Protection
  • Education Fee Advice & Planning
  • High Net Worth & Ultra High Net Worth
  • Private Client Wealth and Estate Planning
  • Complex Multi-Jurisdictional Financial Planning
  • Cashflow Forecasting & Modelling

Qualifications & Awards

Chartered UK Financial Planner (CII)

US Registered Investment adviser (SEC Regulated)

UK Pension Transfer Specialist (CII)

Certificate in UK Mortgage Advice (CII)

ER1 - Certificate in UK Equity Release (CII)

Chartered Insurance Institute (UK)

Series 65 - NASAA Uniform Investment adviser Law (USA - FINRA)

AF1 – Personal Tax and Trust Planning (CII)

AF5 – Financial Planning Process (CII)

AF7 - Pension Transfers (CII)

AF8 - Retirement Income Planning (CII)

First Class Honours - Accounting and Finance

CF6 – Mortgage Advice (CII)

R01 – Financial Services, Regulations and Ethics (CII)

R02 – Investment Principles and Risk (CII)

R03 – Personal Taxation (CII)

R04 – Pensions and Retirement Planning (CII)

R05 – Financial Protection (CII)

R06 – Financial Planning Practice (CII)

Regions Covered

  • USA

Recognition

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