who we are

Northstar Financial Planning

Northstar Financial Planning is a financial advisory firm focused on helping individuals, families and business owners make better decisions about their financial future.Our approach is built around holistic financial planning. Rather than looking at pensions, investments or protection in isolation, we start with the bigger picture — understanding where you are today, what you want to achieve and building a clear financial plan to help you get there.We combine experienced, personal advice with modern technology and a streamlined digital process, making it easier for clients to understand, manage and stay on track with their financial plans.

The Team

Ken Cawley
Ken Cawley
Founder & Financial Planner
CFA
QFA
CBI Regulated

Ken is the founder and Financial Planner at Northstar Financial Planning and has more than 20 years’ experience in financial services.

He specialises in holistic financial planning, helping clients look beyond individual financial products to understand the bigger picture — where they are today, where they want to be and the steps needed to get there.

His approach combines financial planning, pensions, investments and protection into a clear, practical strategy built around each client’s goals. Ken believes good financial advice should simplify complex decisions and give clients greater clarity and confidence about their financial future.

Sinead Gibbons
Sinead Gibbons
Head of Operations
APA
Director of Operations
Compliance

Sinead is Head of Operations at Northstar Financial Planning, with responsibility across client service, compliance, marketing and the day-to-day operation of the business.

She plays an important role in ensuring clients receive a professional, personal and responsive service throughout their relationship with Northstar.

With a strong focus on organisation and attention to detail, Sinead also helps ensure the systems and processes behind Northstar run smoothly and maintain the high standards expected of a regulated financial planning firm.