James Hartland
James Hartland
IFA | Managing Director
Asia & The Middle East
As both a financial advisor and life coach, I help individuals and families navigate the financial challenges of living and working abroad. My services include online coaching, webinars, articles, and podcasts on topics like expat investing, insurance, Wills and Estate planning, retirement planning, and property investment.
My extensive experience in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia gives me a deep understanding of cross-border financial issues. My key skills are listening to clients’ needs and providing tailored solutions. Contact me for a free initial coaching session to explore how I can support your financial journey.
I am a full member of STEP, as such after my name I am allowed to add the initials TEP.
This stands for a full member of STEP and is the highest level of qualification when it comes to advising clients and families with regards to estate planning.
Service Offered
Property Investment
Wills
Affiliations & Certifications
CPD Certificate Achievement
James Hartland Chartered MCSI has successfully completed 35 hours of logged CPD under the CISI CPD Scheme for the period 15 Jan 2024 – 14 Jan 2025. This certification reflects his commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in the financial sector.
Testimonials
My testimonials show the scope of services I offer from insurance for basic needs to investment advice and planning as well as tax advice and business coaching.
James played a crucial role in guiding my husband and me through financial planning, starting from his investment sessions in Ras al Khaimah in the early ’90s. His advice helped us plan for retirement in the Philippines and secure our children’s education. After my husband’s passing soon after our move, James provided invaluable support, enabling me to navigate financial challenges and ensure stability for my family. Years later, he helped fulfill my husband’s wish of sending our children to study in the UK, where they now thrive. To this day, James and his team manage our finances, and I remain deeply grateful for his guidance, support, and friendship.
Leony Neeve
I have known James for over two decades and value his knowledge and advice when I am reviewing my financial situation and my plans for retirement. His guidance has made it easier to meet many of my financial targets. Having spent a third of my life in Singapore it is easy to just become reliant on information and products based in Singapore, so having someone to discuss this with and to help me plan for my retirement, wherever it maybe, has helped me enormously. James’ advice has led me to realise that however great a place Singapore may be, it is important to diversify your assets and investments and I am now acting upon it.
Vibhas GargDirector at Octant Marine Singapore, AFNI, MBA
James draws from a wealth of knowledge and first hand experience in a variety of sectors and cultural backgrounds which makes his advice, insights and opinions of high value. James has helped me navigate through the intricate workings of some of the industrial and property based queries I had and he was overall a very good sounding board to run ideas and concepts of. I can highly recommend working with James as he has helped me solidify and clarify my company direction and the newly gained focus has already translated into success.
Ralph BeckerCEO & Founder at Urban Greens
James recently undertook some training with my delegates and shared his immense knowledge and experience in international wealth management. Highly professional -with a natural ability to help people – I can highly recommend James for those wishing to engage his services
Sonia MiddleditchFounder & CEO at WorldNet Consultants Limited
I just wanted to take a moment to highly recommend James Hartland, the financial advisor I’ve been working with for a while now. From our personal experience, James is not only extremely knowledgeable and professional, but he also takes the time to understand your unique financial situation and goals. He helped us make sense of our investment options and has provided clear, practical advice that’s really helped us build a stronger financial foundation
Ilit WilsonOwner and Food Specialist, Lity’s Kitchen
I was introduced to James to provide servicing of an Investment Plan, when the previous Adviser was no longer contactable, and the plan was in desperate need of attention.
I have been extremely pleased with the quality of services and advice they have been able to provide to me in planning for myself and my family.
I can recommend them without reservation to others in need of Financial Advice.
The whole team has been professional and has given me confidence in dealing with them, they have taken the time to speak with me and discuss my thoughts and ideas before giving advice, they are responsive and keep me informed and updated on a regular basis.
I can honestly say that I feel that they are all working for me and have my best interests in mind when making decisions and recommendations.
Phil RatcliffeMarine Engineer
Articles & Podcasts
Get In Touch
For any inquiries about financial planning or to discuss your specific needs, feel free to contact me directly:
- Email: j.hartland@astraasia.com
- WhatsApp: +44 7988 722 484