Ben Hiles
LLB (Hons)
Ben Hiles is the founder and Director of Ben Hiles Wealth Management Ltd, bringing over twenty-four years of experience in advising and assisting clients with their financial planning.
After graduating from university with an LLB in Law and an Honours degree in French, Ben began his career with one of the UK’s leading Financial Services companies in Bristol. During his 16 years there, he advised both companies and individuals on a wide range of financial planning strategies, including group and individual retirement planning, investment plans, and inheritance mitigation schemes.
In 2016, Ben left employment to establish his own business, launching Ben Hiles Wealth Management Ltd in 2017. Since then, he has successfully built a loyal client base of over 250 individuals and assembled a strong, dedicated team within the firm.
About
Ben Hiles has devoted his professional life, spanning over 24 years, to helping others make the most of their money and achieve their financial goals. From 2001 until the end of 2016, he gained extensive experience at one of the industry’s most respected financial services firms.
He has assisted clients in a wide range of areas, including retirement and pension planning, estate planning and inheritance tax mitigation, family and business protection planning, and wealth creation through tax-efficient investing. His clients come from diverse backgrounds and include professionals, business owners, senior employees, and retirees.
As an experienced financial planning specialist, Ben runs a practice that reflects his values and enables him to deliver genuine value to his clients. Clients benefit from a personal service grounded in the highest professional standards. Every recommendation is bespoke, offering clients peace of mind that the advice they receive is tailored to their individual needs. Ben places a strong emphasis on building lifelong relationships with his clients, supporting them in securing the financial futures of themselves and their families through a comprehensive range of wealth management and financial planning services.
In 2017, Ben established Ben Hiles Wealth Management, offering bespoke, face-to-face wealth management advice and nurturing close relationships with his clients- many of whom have been with him for nearly two decades and have become close friends. He continues to provide full, holistic financial planning and has particular expertise in investment planning, inheritance and estate planning, tax planning, and pension planning.
Ben lives just outside of Taunton with his wife, Jules, their three children William, Henry, and Madeleine, two Labradors, and a cat. In his spare time, he is a keen golfer and cricketer, having played both sports at county junior level. Nowadays, much of his time is spent on the sidelines, proudly supporting his children in their sporting and performing arts activities.
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