GARY SMITHSON

Gary joined The Fry Group in 2018 and is a Financial Planner based out of our Singapore office.

Gary provides financial planning advice and manages private clients in Singapore and the region. From the very basics of financial planning through to more complex wealth management, tax and estate planning issues, Gary helps clients organise their finances, often working with clients as their financial coach. Some of his specialities include lifestyle financial planning, UK frozen pension assessments, inheritance tax and estate planning and repatriation planning.

Experience

Gary has a wealth of knowledge and experience built up over his 20-year career. He started his profession as a pensions administrator in 1996 and has been advising clients from Singapore since 2006. Gary’s qualifications include the achievement of a Diploma in Retirement Provision by the Pensions Management Institute, Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning by the CII UK and a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics from Loughborough University. He is also currently training with MHA England (Mental Health).

Outside of work

Originally from Manchester, Gary enjoys keeping up with family back in the UK. Gary moved to Singapore in 2006 and lives with his wife and their two young children. Outside of work Gary enjoys staying active, playing hockey and golf for local clubs when he gets the chance.