Ben Smedley

Private Client Manager

After obtaining a 1st in Accountancy & Finance from Heriot-Watt University, Ben joined a wealth management firm in Edinburgh, where he attained his Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and qualified as a Financial Adviser. He later achieved Chartered Financial Planner accreditation after obtaining the CII Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Planning.

Ben joined the Blevins Franks Marbella team in 2021 as an Associate for three years, before being promoted to Private Client Manager. Based in our Marbella office, he provides financial planning and investment review services to our clients across the region, ensuring their wealth management continues to meet their objectives in the most tax-efficient way possible.

Ben is an adviser for Blevins Franks Wealth Management Limited (BFWML) which is registered with the Malta Financial Services Authority. He is a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).

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