Cross-border wealth management for internationally mobile clients and UK residents2025-11-27T11:18:42+00:00

Wealth Advice, Wherever Life Takes You

Cross-border wealth management for internationally mobile clients and UK residents

Jessica Cook Chartered MCSI | Partner at AES International
Financial Planner for UK Residents and Specialist in Cross-Border Wealth for International Professionals & Globally Mobile Families

Wealth Advice, Wherever Life Takes You

Comprehensive Planning for UK Residents, Non-Doms and Expats worldwide

Jessica Cook Chartered MCSI | Partner at AES International
Financial Planner for UK Residents and Specialist in Cross-Border Wealth for International Professionals & Globally Mobile Families

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What we want for you

There’s no shortage of financial advisers you could choose from. The decision can feel overwhelming and rightly so, because choosing who to trust with your wealth is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make.

Here’s the difference: we don’t just advise, we plan. We design clear, intelligent strategies that align your wealth with your ambitions, protect your family’s future, and create prosperity that lasts for generations.

Your journey is unique. We’re here to be your long-term partner. Guiding, safeguarding, and empowering you through every stage of life.

Why AES?

There are many financial advisers that you could choose to work with. We know you have a bewildering variety of choice and it can be one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. So, why choose us?

Here’s the thing: We’re not advisers. We’re planners. We help you plan to achieve your goals for the life you want. We’re here to support you through life’s adventures. Life is a journey and so is your financial plan.

  • Sophisticated clientele
    Professionals and wealthy families
  • Fiduciary Adviser
    Alignment of interests
  • Unbiased & No conflicts
  • Established credibility
    Multi award winning
  • Fully regulated and qualified
    Global credentials
  • Core values
    Integrity, honesty, value
    centricity
  • Lifestyle financial planning
    Lifetime cashflow planning
  • Evidenced Based investment philosophy
    A long-term, value-orientated approach
  • Diversified client base
    Serving clients globally

Jessica Cook Chartered MCSI | Partner at AES International
Financial Planner for UK Residents and Specialist in Cross-Border Wealth for International Professionals & Globally Mobile Families

Meet Jessica Cook

Financial planning begins with your life, not your money. I help international professionals and families design their wealth with purpose, so they can enjoy today while protecting tomorrow.

I’m Jessica Cook, a UK-qualified Chartered Financial Planner and Partner at AES International, featured in the Times Guide to the UK’s Top-Rated Financial Advisers. I specialise in international financial planning, cross-border wealth management, and tax-efficient strategies for UK residents, expatriates and globally mobile families.

With a background in law, a former career at the Financial Times, and as a regular financial columnist, I help clients organise, protect, and grow their wealth with confidence.

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Financial Planning Services

Retirement Planning

Legacy and Estate Planning

Offshore Banking

Generational Wealth

Cashflow Planning

Investing

Create a Lifetime Financial Plan

Relocating & Retiring Abroad

International Pension Solutions

UK Repatriation

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Talk with Jessica

Let’s discuss your specific needs and how I can help you meet your objectives

What does your financial future look like?

We help you to answer all important questions such as:

How can I protect and pass on my wealth to the next generation?2025-11-17T09:06:09+00:00

Effective legacy planning goes beyond drafting a will. I help clients explore trusts, offshore bonds, family investment companies, and lifetime gifting strategies to safeguard wealth for future generations, while maintaining flexibility and control. My goal is to ensure your estate planning is intelligent, compliant, and built to endure.

What’s the most tax-efficient way to draw from my pensions and investments?2025-11-17T09:05:36+00:00

For affluent individuals, the right withdrawal strategy can preserve capital and reduce unnecessary tax. I model scenarios using Double Taxation Agreements, residency rules, and long-term goal. Ensuring your retirement income is structured efficiently, sustainable for life, and adaptable as your circumstances evolve.

How can I structure my wealth across multiple countries efficiently and compliantly?2025-11-17T09:08:03+00:00

Every jurisdiction has its own tax rules, reporting requirements, and investment regulations. I work with clients to create a coordinated cross-border wealth structure that ensures compliance, efficiency, and simplicity. Whether you’re managing assets in the UK or overseas, I’ll help you bring everything together under one coherent global plan.

Am I invested appropriately for growth while managing risk and liquidity?2025-11-17T09:08:32+00:00

I design evidence-based, globally diversified portfolios aligned to your goals, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs. Through an evidence-based investment approach, I help clients access institutional-quality portfolios to achieve reliable outcomes without unnecessary complexity or cost.

Could I retire or transition my own terms, wherever I choose to live?2025-11-17T09:09:00+00:00

Whether retirement means staying in the UK, stepping back from your business, or relocating overseas, I help you quantify what financial independence looks like. Using advanced cash-flow planning, I illustrate how lifestyle choices, investment returns, and tax considerations interact, so you can retire, relocate, or reimagine your future with confidence.

How will future tax changes or residency rules affect my assets?2025-11-17T09:11:04+00:00

Frequent changes to UK tax, residency, and domicile rules can significantly affect high-net-worth families. I help you stay ahead of reforms. Such as the move to a residence-based tax system, the long-term resident test, and potential inheritance tax update. So your plan remains proactive, compliant, and forward-looking.

Clarity today. Confidence for tomorrow.

Let’s talk about your goals and how I can help you achieve them.

Thoughtful advice begins with an open, confidential conversation to explore your goals and ensure the right fit.

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