Financial planning should make life simpler, not more complicated.
My role is to bring clarity and confidence to your financial decisions, even when life feels complex or circumstances change unexpectedly. Every plan is personal, built on a foundation of trust, transparency, and genuine partnership.
For over a decade, my work has focused on helping clients create healthier, wealthier, and wiser futures through thoughtful financial planning and evidence-based investing. The goal is always the same: to give you the freedom to live well today while building lasting security for tomorrow.
What my clients value most:
I believe great financial planning isn’t about products or predictions, but about helping people make smarter decisions that align with the life they want to live.
Clients often describe my style as calm, transparent, and refreshingly straightforward. Whether it’s building an investment strategy, planning for retirement, or navigating the complexities of international tax and succession, I aim to make every step feel simple, informed, and purposeful.
My clients
The individuals and families I work with are accomplished, internationally minded, and often at a stage of life where clarity and control matter more than ever. They include entrepreneurs, professionals, business owners, and multi-generational families seeking structure, strategy, and simplicity in their wealth management.
Many clients have connections to multiple countries, living abroad, holding global assets, or planning for children’s futures across borders. My role is to bring these moving parts together into one clear plan that evolves alongside their lives.
My Approach
Every client is unique.
Financial planning begins with understanding what truly matters to you. Your family, your aspirations, and your vision for the future. From there, we create a personalised plan designed to guide every major decision with confidence and purpose.
Built on trust.
Trust is the foundation of every successful relationship. I’m committed to earning and maintaining that trust through open, honest communication, and by always acting in your best interests.
Guided by simplicity.
Complex financial decisions deserve clear explanations. My approach is grounded in education. Empowering you to make informed, confident choices that benefit you and your family for the long term.
How We’ll Work Together
Financial planning is not a one-off event, it’s an ongoing relationship. Over time, we’ll review your goals, adjust strategies, and ensure your plan continues to reflect your life as it evolves.
My role is to keep things simple, transparent, and forward-looking, so you can focus on living the life you’ve worked hard to build, knowing your wealth is working just as hard for you.
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.
Testimonials
I feel I have received the best advise I could have had and feel that my pension is now much better off than it was before I started to work with Jessica.
I feel I have received the best advise I could have had and feel that my pension is now much better off than it was before I started to work with Jessica.
From the start she gave open, honest and good advice. She answered all my questions clearly and helped me understand my options
From the start she gave open, honest and good advice. She answered all my questions clearly and helped me understand my options
Jessica was great, she provide guidance and advice in a way that was easy to understand. She is always available to answer my questions, offer advice and help solve any issues.
Jessica was great, she provide guidance and advice in a way that was easy to understand. She is always available to answer my questions, offer advice and help solve any issues.
Jessica provided excellent impartial sound financial advice that we have been following to great effect for the past 5-years.
Jessica provided excellent impartial sound financial advice that we have been following to great effect for the past 5-years.
