Darren Fawcett

Chartered Financial Adviser | Chartered APFS | Manchester

Helping individuals, families and business owners make confident financial decisions with long-term, personal advice.

About Darren

Darren Fawcett is a highly experienced Chartered Financial Adviser (Chartered APFS) based in Manchester and the founder of Fawcett Wealth Management.

With many years of experience in financial planning, Darren specialises in helping clients create clarity, confidence and long-term security in their finances. His approach is built around long-term relationships, honest advice and a deep understanding of each client’s personal and business goals.

Being Chartered status means Darren has achieved one of the highest professional standards within the financial services profession, demonstrating advanced qualifications, ethical commitment and ongoing professional development.

Darren works closely with individuals, families and company directors across the UK, providing tailored advice designed to support clients through every stage of life.

Areas of Specialism

Advice for Company Directors & Business Owners

Running a business brings opportunity, responsibility and complexity. Darren works with directors and entrepreneurs to ensure their personal and business finances work together effectively.

Typical areas of support include:

• Tax-efficient extraction of profits
• Pension planning for directors
• Business protection and succession planning
• Retirement planning after exit or sale
• Investment strategies for retained profits

The focus is always on creating a joined-up strategy that supports both business success and long-term personal wealth.

Retirement Planning & Advice in Later Life

Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you will make. Darren helps clients move from uncertainty to clarity by building structured retirement strategies.

Support includes:

• Pension consolidation and planning
• Retirement income strategies
• Investment management in retirement
• Later life financial planning
• Long-term care planning

The aim is to provide financial security, stability and peace of mind for the future.

Investment Planning

Darren provides personalised investment advice based on each client’s risk profile, time horizon and financial objectives.

Key areas include:

• Long-term investment planning
• ISAs and tax-efficient investing
• Portfolio construction and ongoing review
• Wealth preservation strategies

Every recommendation is tailored to the individual, with a strong focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term market noise.

Darren’s Approach

Darren believes that great financial planning starts with understanding people, not products.

His process is simple and structured:

1. 1. Understand your goals – What matters most to you and your family.

   2. Create a clear plan – A personalised financial roadmap.

   3. Implement the strategy – Putting the right solutions in place.

   4. Review regularly – Ongoing support as your life and finances evolve.

Clients value the clarity, reassurance and long-term partnership that this approach provides.

Why Choose a Chartered Financial Adviser?

Choosing a Chartered adviser gives you confidence that you are working with a professional who meets the highest standards of the profession.

Benefits include:

• Advanced professional qualifications
• Commitment to ethical practice
• Ongoing professional development
• High standards of client care

It provides reassurance that the advice you receive is trusted, professional and focused on your best interests.

Who Darren Works With

Darren typically works with:

• Company directors and business owners
• Individuals approaching retirement
• Retirees seeking financial security
• Families planning long-term wealth
• Clients requiring later life financial advice

Start the Conversation

If you would like clear, professional advice and a long-term financial partner, Darren would be delighted to speak with you.

Call: 0161 798 1300
Email: darren@fawcettwm.co.uk