Qualifications

  • Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
  • AF1: Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
  • AF4: Investment Planning
  • AF5: Advanced Financial Planning Practice
  • AF7: Pension Transfers
  • J10: Discretionary Investment Management
  • The STEP Certificate for Financial Services (Trusts and Estate Planning) – STEP
  • AF8 – Retirement Income Planning
  • Certificate in Pension Transfer Advice
  • Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management
  • Award in Long Term Care Insurance
  • BSc (Hons) – Sports & Exercise Science

Accreditations

  • Diploma Member of the Personal Finance Society
    Dean is a Diploma Member of the Personal Finance Society – this demonstrates Dean's knowledge and technical capability, and his ongoing commitment to professional development.
  • Chartered Financial Planner
    Chartered Financial Planner status is awarded by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and is considered the ‘gold standard’ financial planning accreditation. Dean has made a public commitment to professionalism and must maintain standards of excellence in qualifications, ethics, business practices and professional development.
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Dean Poulson

Dean Poulson

Chartered Financial Planner and Director
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What you'll find me doing at work

I joined Britannic Place in 2015 as a Paraplanner and over the years Steve has supported me through all my professional exams. I’m now a Chartered Financial Planner and Director of Britannic Place, though my drive to keep developing doesn’t stop there – I’m always looking to deepen my technical knowledge through further qualifications.

In my role, I work closely with clients on an ongoing basis, building the kind of genuine, long term relationships that make a real difference. Having practised lifestyle financial planning since day one, it’s an approach I truly believe in – helping clients achieve clarity and confidence so they can live the life they want.

Where you'll find me after work

Outside of work, staying active is important to me – whether that’s running or getting competitive on the padel court. I still have a great love of good food, though these days family life takes priority and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Time with my young family is everything, and we make the most of it – especially when it means heading abroad to visit family in Spain.

How I'm qualified to help you

With over a decade of experience in financial planning, I believe that great advice starts with truly understanding what you want from life – because no two people’s goals are ever quite the same.

I am a Chartered financial planner and hold the STEP Certificate for Financial Advisers. I was proud to be named in the Citywire NextGen Adviser list, recognising the top 35 financial advisers under 35 in the UK in both 2024 and 2025.

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In the spotlight

Get to know Dean a little better.

What’s at the top of your bucket list?

I ran the Birmingham Marathon with my dad in 2017, but I’d love to run the London Marathon with him.

What one thing is guaranteed to make your day better?

A bit of exercise in the morning

What app on your Smartphone could you not survive without?

Apple Music

Is there a quote or motto that sums up your approach to life?

“Nothing is too much trouble!” – this is exactly how my wife summed me up!

Get in touch, we’d love to help you

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