Listen first
We begin with your circumstances, priorities and ambitions — not a pre-set solution.
Your finances are personal. Your financial plan should be too. I help you make sense of where you are today, where you want to be, and the steps that can help you get there.
Good financial planning is about more than investments and numbers. It is about understanding what matters to you and making informed decisions with the bigger picture in mind.
We begin with your circumstances, priorities and ambitions — not a pre-set solution.
We look at the different parts of your financial life and build a clear plan around your needs.
Life changes. Your plan can change with it, helping you make decisions with greater confidence.
Kathryn Shepherd · Director / Independent Financial Adviser
I'm Kathryn Shepherd, Director and Independent Financial Adviser at KDS Financial Planning Ltd. I have worked in Financial Services since 2005, with experience across banking, mortgages and financial planning, including roles with HSBC, LV= and Prudential Financial Planning. I established KDS Financial Planning in 2020 and specialise in holistic financial planning, with particular expertise in pensions and investments.
My approach is straightforward: take the time to understand what matters to you, explain your options clearly and build financial advice around your individual needs and goals.
Start with an informal conversation about what matters to you.
Build a clear picture of your current position and future goals.
Explore tailored recommendations and understand how they fit together.
Keep your financial plan under review as life changes.
You don't need to have all the answers before you get in touch. That's where the conversation starts.