Home › Financial Planners › John McArdle
John McArdle
Managing Director
John is a member of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and holds their International Certified Financial Planner qualification. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute and is qualified in all areas of our business, particularly investments, pensions and inheritance tax planning.
He is highly regarded as a comprehensive Financial Planner and has specialist experience particularly in trust investments. John is the Chairman of the firm’s investment committee. He also holds the Chartered Insurance Institute advanced pensions qualification and is a Defined Benefit Pension Transfer Specialist.
Talk to John, call Johnston Financial today
Articles related to John and his team
What is Life Landscaping®
We have one simple purpose: To enrich the lives of those we meet.
A quick guide to understanding financial planning jargon
We’ve created a list of the common financial planning jargon you might come across when planning for you and…
How much life insurance do I need?
Knowing exactly how much life insurance you need can be a difficult sum to calculate. How much would your…
Who’s the best person to advise on Inheritance Tax?
If navigating Inheritance Tax feels like a bewildering maze, you're not alone. We take a look at where you…
Should you consolidate your pensions?
Pension consolidation simply means combining two or more pensions into a single pot. There are several…
Not the retiring type? Why people choose to retire later
More people are choosing to work beyond retirement. Phasing retirement can offer a range of benefits, even…
What does a financial planner need to know about you?
Only by providing open and honest answers will your financial planner be able to design a financial plan that…
9 ways to reduce your Capital Gains Tax
Looking to reduce your Capital Gains Tax bill? Here are 9 ways you can cut your tax liability, keeping more…
What is a Crystallised Pension?
Crystallising your pension unlocks your investments and gives you access to your pension savings, including a…
Find out more about John and the Johnston Financial team
Our Edinburgh-based team has been advising clients across Scotland's capital city, the Lothians and surrounding areas since the 1980s.