Get to know Kate
Kate is a financial planner at Argentis and has been working with the company since 2016. She is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute and holds a Diploma in Financial Planning, as well as Level 3 certificates in Mortgage Advice and Equity Release. With more than fifteen years of experience in the financial services profession, she specialises in providing tailored wealth management advice, retirement planning, and investment strategies to a diverse range of clients.
Her role involves meeting clients to understand their goals, analysing their financial circumstances, and developing bespoke plans to help them achieve long-term security and growth. She particularly enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and ensuring they feel confident about their financial futures. Whether clients are preparing for the future or looking to grow their wealth, she is there to offer guidance and support every step of the way.
Outside of work, she enjoys keeping fit, gardening, travelling, and spending quality time with her family.
In the spotlight
The biggest misconception about financial planning is:
That financial planning is only for the wealthy. Starting a plan when you are young is an excellent way of building investment growth for the long term.
Something on my bucket list is:
Visit all seven Wonders of the World. So far, I’ve completed three.
What do you enjoy in your job?
I particularly getting to know my clients over time and giving them greater peace of mind about their financial direction. Every client has a unique life story, and I enjoy guiding them through important life decisions and seeing how their financial plans progress.
Meet the rest of our team
Whatever stage you’re at, we’re here to guide you seamlessly through your financial planning journey.
Hawksmoor
Hawksmoor Investment Management is a UK-based investment manager providing discretionary portfolio management and multi-asset solutions. Their research-led approach supports advisers and clients in building portfolios that are carefully structured and actively managed. Learn more here.
Argentis insights
A compilation of resources to support your financial planning and long-term goals.
Certified Financial Planner
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification is the standard for financial planning. CFP® professionals meet rigorous education, training, and ethical standards, and commit to the CFP Board to serve their clients’ best interests.
Member of Personal Finance Society
Membership of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) reflects a commitment to professional standards, ethical conduct, and ongoing development – supporting the delivery of high-quality financial advice.
Qualifications
Diploma in Financial Planning (DipPFS)
This level 4 diploma meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, demonstrating core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.
Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS)
This level 4 diploma meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for retail investment advisers, demonstrating core technical knowledge and financial planning capabilities across six core areas.
Certificate in Mortgage Advice
The Level 3 Certificate in Mortgage Advice meets the FCA’s qualification requirements for mortgage advisers. It develops an understanding of the sector and the mortgage process, enabling advisers to meet individual client needs.
Certificate in Equity Release
The Level 3 Certificate in Equity Release meets the FCA’s requirement for mortgage advisers and those advising on equity release schemes. In addition to developing advisory skills, the Certificate offers an understanding of equity release regulation, products, market practice, and customer needs.
