Ed Downey
Edward Downey is an experienced Financial Adviser who helps individuals, families, professionals, and business owners build, protect, and pass on their wealth with confidence. With 17 years of experience gained within a leading blue-chip organisation, Ed combines technical expertise with a genuine passion for helping people make informed financial decisions. He understands that every client's circumstances, ambitions, and priorities are different, which is why he takes the time to truly get to know the person behind the finances before recommending a tailored financial plan. Known for his approachable and down-to-earth nature, Ed believes the strongest financial plans are built on trust, honesty, and long-term relationships. Whether supporting professionals growing their wealth, business owners planning for the future, those approaching retirement, or clients already enjoying retirement, he provides clear, straightforward advice and ongoing support that evolves as life changes. As part of the Navigation Wealth Management team, Ed is committed to delivering a highly personal service that gives clients confidence and peace of mind. His advice is designed to help clients make informed decisions, protect what they have worked hard to achieve, and create lasting financial security for themselves and future generations.
About
Ed specialises in the unique challenges faced by people in:
- Looking at Ways to Retire Comfortably
- Savings & Investment Planning
- Seeking to Reduce the Amount of Tax they Pay
- Providing or Protecting an Inheritance
- Planning for their Children’s Futures
- Running a Business
- Selling a Business
By understanding what the client is looking to achieve together Ed can help formulate a plan that sits alongside the client’s core values.
Long-term financial planning is more important than ever, this means that clients benefit from having someone they trust to guide them through changes in legislation and work alongside them for the years ahead.
Inspired by his daughter, Ed is passionate about making financial planning accessible and easy to understand. He believes everyone should feel confident about their financial future, regardless of their age or stage of life, and is a strong advocate for improving financial education and encouraging people to start planning as early as possible. Outside of work, Ed is a devoted husband and father, with family at the heart of everything he does. Much of his free time is spent supporting his daughter from the sidelines of football and netball pitches, and when the opportunity arises, you'll often find him on the ski slopes enjoying one of his hobbies.
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The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products. The ‘St. James's Place Partnership’ and the titles ‘Partner’ and ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James's Place representatives.
