About Richard
Richard works with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and professional athletes across the UK, helping them make confident financial decisions, plan for the future, and implement effective tax mitigation strategies. With nearly 25 years of experience supporting clients and their families, he brings deep expertise and a calm, thoughtful approach to financial planning.
As Director at Astute Private Wealth, Richard specialises in creating structured strategies that turn clients’ ambitions into achievable goals. His approach simplifies complex financial lives, integrating tax planning, investment structuring, and wealth management to focus on the decisions that have the greatest impact.
Richard’s work has been recognised in Money Mail and The Times, and he is a VouchedFor Top Rated Independent Financial Adviser.
Married to Lisa with three children, Richard understands the challenge of balancing work, family, and life ambitions. Outside of the office, he is a keen rower, often spending weekends on the River Dee in Chester or competing at rowing events throughout the UK.
Richard is supported by
Elliot Unsworth
Head of Client Proposition
Luke Burman
Client Manager
Kieran Prudham
Client Manager Support
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