Financial Advice in Kent

Find local financial advice with Wren Sterling’s network of Independent Financial Advisers based in Kent

Our Kent office

A Wren Sterling Financial Planner can help you understand how financial advice could support your goals. Get in touch to learn more.

Speak to our Kent financial advice team

Our Kent office is the former office of Howe Maxted Group, which was acquired by Wren Sterling in 2024 and is within easy reach of the Sidcup train station.

You can meet your adviser face to face, by phone or online, building a long-term professional relationship to boost your confidence and ensure a successful financial future. With our financial advisors in Kent, we can meet locally and take the time to get to know you and your hopes for the future – and when you’re ready to proceed, we’ll create a bespoke financial plan that clearly sets out the steps you’ll need to take to achieve your financial goals.

What our clients say

Meet the Kent team

  • Ryan Ford

    Ryan Ford

    Independent Financial Adviser
    Ryan is a Chartered Financial Adviser with a passion for empowering clients to live their best lives. By providing clear insights into their financialRead more
  • John Austin

    John Austin

    Senior Financial Planner
    John’s distinguished financial services experience spans 35 years. Proficient in all areas of investment, pensions, inheritance tax and other wealthRead more
  • David Baker

    David Baker

    Financial Planning Support Manager
    David joined Wren Sterling in 2024 having previously been a Howe Maxted Group Director since 2015. David’s distinguished career in financialRead more
  • Gary Bodle

    Gary Bodle

    Chartered Financial Planner
    Gary has been working in the financial services sector since 1984 and has been working from Tenterden since 1999. Gary’s breadth of knowledge andRead more

Financial Planning FAQ

  • What is Independent Financial Advice?

    What is Independent Financial Advice?

    Independent Financial Advice considers products and solutions from the whole of the market, rather than being limited to a single provider or a restricted panel. This means an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) can offer unbiased, personalised recommendations based on what is most suitable for your goals and financial circumstances, drawing on a wide range of pensions, investments, protection products and broader financial planning services.

  • What does a Financial Planner help with?

    What does a Financial Planner help with?

    A Financial Planner helps you understand your financial position, identify your goals and build a plan to achieve them. This may include investing, pensions, protection, later‑life planning or reducing Inheritance Tax. A Financial Planner will look holistically at your financial situation so you can make confident decisions to help stay on track as life changes.

  • When should I speak to a Financial Planner?

    When should I speak to a Financial Planner?

    You can benefit from financial advice at any stage – whether you’re starting to build wealth, preparing for retirement or navigating a major life event. A Financial Planner can help you understand your options and the long‑term impact of your decisions.

This information does not constitute personal advice and does not take into account your individual circumstances. You should seek regulated financial advice before making any financial decisions.

The value of your investments can go down as well as up, so you could get back less than you invested. Pensions are long‑term investments. You cannot normally access your pension before age 55, rising to 57 in 2028.

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage. Unlike most other mortgage advice, advice on buy-to-let mortgages are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change.

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