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Neil Henderson BA(Hons) FPFS

Chartered Financial Planner

Day-to-day

Neil is a Chartered Financial Planner and Director of Mission Financial Planning. He has nearly 20 years’ experience in the financial services profession, having previously worked as an IFA for a major bank and a large financial advisory firm in the North East.

Working primarily with professionals, Neil is passionate about helping people on their journey in life, all the way through to the end goal – a happy retirement. By providing a personalised, one-to-one service that focuses on his clients, their families and their aspirations, he aims to set them on the path to a bright and secure financial future.

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Downtime

Neil loves spending time with his wife and kids, whether it’s walking their dog, cycling or having adventures at farms and play parks. The family lives in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, a great location that allows them to easily get into town, up the coast and into the countryside.

Neil enjoys keeping fit and being decidedly average at lots of sports, including running, cycling and golf. Having dabbled in surfing and kayaking, they are next on the list! He’s now retired from playing football but still takes an interest in the Toon.

Neil in the spotlight

My ideal weekend?

Doing anything with my wife and kids, but mostly all eating ice cream after getting some good exercise!

Favourite holiday destination?

Bamburgh, but don’t tell anyone – let’s keep it a secret…

Red or white?

Depends on food, mood and company. However, when in Rome… and always after a couple of beers!

And for dessert?

Warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream.

The best gift I ever received?

My girls rented a 1972 VW Devon Moonraker camper van called Charlotte for a weekend in the Yorkshire Dales for us for my 40th. Love them and loved it!

My proudest moment as a financial planner?

Becoming Chartered and then a Fellow of the PFS - but also generally after I see clients’ reactions to our process and clever financial planning.

Favourite song to play in the car?

Anything that gets everyone singing, even if we all sing different words! I still generally let the radio decide.

My ideal weekend?

Doing anything with my wife and kids, but mostly all eating ice cream after getting some good exercise!

Favourite holiday destination?

Bamburgh, but don’t tell anyone – let’s keep it a secret…

Red or white?

Depends on food, mood and company. However, when in Rome… and always after a couple of beers!

And for dessert?

Warm chocolate fudge cake and ice cream.

The best gift I ever received?

My girls rented a 1972 VW Devon Moonraker camper van called Charlotte for a weekend in the Yorkshire Dales for us for my 40th. Love them and loved it!

My proudest moment as a financial planner?

Becoming Chartered and then a Fellow of the PFS - but also generally after I see clients’ reactions to our process and clever financial planning.

Favourite song to play in the car?

Anything that gets everyone singing, even if we all sing different words! I still generally let the radio decide.

Our core values

1. Excellence

Financial planning is the journey of a lifetime – one that requires an excellent support team along the way.

2. Integrity

When we say we’ll do something, we stick to our word. We will always act with integrity and reliability.

3. Knowledge

No one is an expert in everything. We believe in knowing your limitations and collaborating with people who can fill the gaps.

4. Value

We will only work with people where we are confident that we can add real value to their situation and their lives.

5. Bravery

Sometimes we need to be brave to make the right decisions and effect change. We will help you to be brave.

6. Enjoyment

We believe this experience can be fun. We really enjoy what we do, and we hope that enjoyment passes over to you, too.