About Hood Financial Planning

Hood Financial Planning is based in the heart of Manchester city centre.  We are fully authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England No: 8362756.

Tom Hood
Tom has worked in the financial services sector since 1987 and has been an Independent Financial Adviser since 1990.  During his career he has developed a loyal client base and is committed to providing a professional and valued service with a straight forward approach to financial planning.

Tom is married with two young sons that keep him busy out of business hours.  His personal interests include keeping fit, football and annual trips to the Alps.

Julie Welsh
Julie has worked in the Financial Services industry for over 25 years, originally gaining experience from within a number of large insurance companies.  She then moved to a wealth management company where she has gained a wide range of knowledge providing personal administration support dealing with both individual and corporate clients.  Julie joined Hood Financial Planning in April 2015 as the Administration Manager.

Outside of work Julie enjoys spending quality family time with her partner, 2 grown up daughters and dogs.  She is also a volunteer with the Dogs Trust charity in her spare time.

Nitu Mehra

Nitu provides us with our outsourced paraplanning and research support. She specialises in supporting financial advisers with technical report writing, financial analysis, investment research and compliance support ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met and records are meticulously maintained.

Having achieved Chartered status, one of the highest levels of qualifications in the industry, Nitu brings a wealth of technical knowledge to Hood Financial Planning Ltd.

Simon Daniels

Simon has worked in the financial services sector since 1987. He ran his own independent financial advisory firm for many years before becoming a specialist and trainer in cash flow modelling. He now supports adviser firms and private clients in this important aspect of financial planning.

Outside of work Simon is a keen traveller and has visited many countries around the World. He enjoys sampling local cuisine as well as exploring different wines of the regions he’s in. He’s a keen walker and has a ‘zest for life’ trying to practice what he coaches with cashflow modelling.

Hood Financial Planning Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England No: 8362756

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Hood Financial Planning Ltd

Lowry House,

17 Marble Street,

Manchester, M2 3AW

Tel: 0161 638 8620

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