Bev Stoves
Bev Stoves
Director & Financial Planner
bev.stoves@investmentsense.co.uk
Qualifications
AFPC – Advanced Financial Planning Certificate (CII)
AF7 – Pension Transfers (CII)
CF8 – Certificate in Long-Term Care Insurance (CII)
CF9 – Pensions Simplification (CII)
Dip PFS – Personal Finance Society Diploma (PFS)
G10 – Taxation and Trusts (CII)
G20 – Personal Investment Planning (CII)
G60 – Pensions (CII)
K10 – Retirement Options (CII)
K20 – Pensions Investment Options (CII)
R01 – Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics (CII)
R02 – Investment Principles (CII)
Professionally
After graduating with an Economics degree, I went straight into financial services in 1991 and starting advising clients in 1994.
Although I provide general financial planning services, I work extensively in the retirement market. I often help clients as they build their pension funds and then provide a structured plan as they head into the decumulation phase.
The advice I give is always holistic where I have looked at the bigger picture. We use cash flow modelling and look at lots of ‘what-if scenarios.’
Personally
Outside of work, I enjoy activities that create space, focus and balance. I play the piano and I’m Vice Chair of the Keyworth Camera Club, shooting with Fuji and Leica cameras. I completed a part-time MA in Photography at the University of Lincoln, graduating in September 2025, and I enjoy travel, live music and going to gigs.
I love the outdoors — particularly walking and open water swimming — and indoors I enjoy breathwork, reading, and processing images in Photoshop and Lightroom. I also set up a book club over 15 years ago, which is still going strong.
I have two adult sons — a qualified electrician and a student — and enjoy spending time with them both. These interests reflect my belief in balance, perspective and intentional living — values I also bring to my work with clients.
Importantly
We strongly recommend that you check the credentials of any financial planner or adviser before you work with them.
You can see Bev’s profile on the FCA Register here.
Bev in the spotlight
Testimonials
Bev was amazing; she talked me through all of my options and sorted everything out. It was a wonderful day when I asked her “Could I retire now?” and the answer was “Yes!
We really appreciated how Bev took the time to understand our approach to risk. She gave us the information we needed to make informed decisions about our money.
Bev is comprehensive without being over-whelming. Ultimately, Bev removed the worry of making decisions that we wouldn’t have otherwise considered, and we are very grateful for that.
I feel much more in control of my own situation and I know I’m being taken care of. I would highly recommend Investment Sense to anyone. So much so, I started my own company a year ago and have asked Sarah for further guidance.
When we were looking to purchase a commercial property via our pension fund, we were struggling to see a clear pathway through the process, Sarah’s expertise ensured the process was explained clearly and gave us confidence when discussing with lenders and the SIPP provider.
Sarah has been our IFA for almost 10 years now, and has been absolutely superb in helping us financially through the process of retirement - always as helpful as we could possibly ask. Any assignment we give her is completed efficiently, and easy to understand.
Sarah has provided an excellent service to us, our family and friends. Her advice is carefully considered and her recommendations are tailored to fit the individual requirements.
I have been with Investment Sense for the past ten years. During that time I have been given excellent guidance and advise on Pensions and investments by Sarah and her team. Their friendly family sense has helped me with my ‘no idea of what to do’. I look forward to using their services for many more years to come.