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Sam Ling

FPFS, QFA, SIA, Series 65

Chartered Financial Planner

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About Sam

Sam Ling is a Chartered Financial Planner with a global outlook and specialist focus on cross-border advice for internationally mobile clients, particularly those with US connections. He is highly experienced in guiding clients through complex financial landscapes, whether they are living abroad or returning to the United States, and delivers holistic advice with a focus on honesty, clarity, education, and long-term relationship building.

Sam holds a wide range of professional qualifications, including the prestigious Fellowship of the Personal Finance Society (FPFS) and the CII Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning, one of the highest financial planning designations in the UK. He is also licensed under the Series 65 in the United States, allowing him to act as an Investment Adviser Representative. In Ireland, he holds both the Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA) and Specialist Investment Adviser (SIA) designations, and he is fully certified under CySEC to provide regulated advice within Europe.

Originally graduating with First-Class Honours in Automotive Engineering, Sam transitioned into financial services, bringing analytical precision and structured thinking to his advisory work. He now works with clients across the Middle East, USA, and Europe, supporting expatriates and international professionals with all aspects of financial and lifestyle planning.

Qualifications & Awards

  • FPFS – Fellow of the Personal Finance Society
  • CII Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning
  • CII Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning
  • CII Certificate in Discretionary Investment Management
  • CII Certificate in Securities Advice and Dealing
  • CII Award in Regulated Pension Transfer Advice
  • CII Certificate in Advanced Mortgage Advice
  • CII Certificate in Mortgage Advice
  • CII Certificate in Equity Release
  • CII Certificate in Financial Services (General Route)
  • Series 65 License – USA Investment Advisor Representative
  • Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA) – Republic of Ireland
  • Specialist Investment Adviser (SIA) – Republic of Ireland
  • CySEC Certification – Cyprus Investment Services

Regions

  • Middle East
  • United States
  • Europe

Years at Skybound

Sam has worked at Skybound Wealth since 2019.

Areas of Expertise

  • US Retirement Accounts: 401(k), IRA, and Roth structures - advised in a global context
  • Cross-Border Investment Planning: Tax-efficient structuring for expats and international families
  • Repatriation Planning: Seamless support for clients returning to the US, UK, or Ireland
  • Pension Transfer & Consolidation: UK DB/DC schemes, SIPPs, and international pensions
  • Wealth Protection: Critical illness cover, life insurance, and inflation mitigation strategies
  • Goal-Based Planning: Retirement income forecasting, education fee planning, and estate strategies

Sam believes in making the complex, simple. Whether navigating regulatory frameworks or investment portfolios, he helps clients take control of their finances, empowering them to plan confidently for the future they want.

My Support Team

Jabir Sarharwalla

Chief Investment Strategist

Tom Pewtress

Group Head of Proposition & Head of Skybound Wealth USA

Karla Pasion

Adviser Support Leader in Global Partners

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