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About Throgmorton Private Capital
"We believe that nothing is more important than your trust and that top quality independent financial advice can help you to build a more certain financial future"
Established in 2002, we are rated by Plimsoll to be among the UK’s leading and strongest independent financial advisers (Plimsoll IFA Analysis Reports: every year 2016 to 2024). We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which means that our clients are protected under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) with respect to any recommendations that we make.
We specialise in providing independent and unbiased whole of market financial advice to individuals, professionals and companies, regarding all aspects of personal and corporate financial planning; building our success upon a reputation for providing high quality and truly impartial advice, based upon our expert knowledge of financial markets and taxation. We offer clients a clearly defined service, transparent fee structure and an effective ongoing service proposition.
Our Values
Well-informed whole of market financial planning is the cornerstone of everything we do. Our core values ensure that we act with the utmost degree of integrity and professionalism and are open and ethical at all times. In essence, we put our clients’ best interests at the heart of the business to ensure that we provide you with the peace of mind that your financial future is more secure as a result of working with us.
Our four key business principles centre around honesty, integrity, reliability and value for money. Our financial advisers and service administrators strive to deliver consistently high standards and are committed to delivering an excellent customer experience.
Jacob Leggatt is an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) trading under Throgmorton Private Capital. Independent advice means I am not tied to any particular provider or product range and can recommend solutions from across the entire market, tailored to your individual circumstances and goals.
For full company details, please visit https://www.throgmortonltd.co.uk.
Services
We take pride in what we do
I help clients across East Sussex with:
• Retirement planning
• Pension advice
• Investment planning
• Estate and inheritance planning
• Protection and life cover
• Tax planning
• Cashflow modelling
Why Choose Us?
Independent advice — whole of market, no provider ties
Specialist focus — retirement and pension planning is what I do
Personal service — you'll always deal directly with me
Plain English — no jargon, no pressure
FCA regulated — your advice is protected under the FSCS
Jacob Leggatt
Jacob is a fully qualified financial adviser, holding the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DipPFS) through the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII). In addition, he holds additional specialist qualifications in pensions, mortgages, equity release, and Long-Term Care (CF8).
Experience
With over nine years of experience in financial services, Jacob brings a wealth of experience and insight to every client relationship and is committed to delivering comprehensive, regulated financial advice tailored to his clients’ individual needs and life stages.
Jacob began his career at Lloyds Bank, where he developed a broad understanding of financial products and client scenarios. This early experience laid a solid foundation for his move into wealth management, where he has spent recent years helping individuals and families grow, manage, and protect their wealth with confidence.
Expertise
Jacob specialises in retirement planning, income strategies and investment management. He collaborates closely with clients to design personalised financial plans that are often focused on building sustainable, tax-efficient income in later life.
His approach combines technical expertise with a deep understanding of what matters most to his clients. Whether planning for retirement, managing investments, or shaping a financial legacy, Jacob is known for his clear, jargon-free advice and his commitment to building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and sound financial planning. His personable, human-centred process ensures that clients not only feel understood, but also empowered to take control of their long-term financial wellbeing.
Personal
Away from work, Jacob enjoys a full and well-balanced personal life. He is married, passionate about travel, and is a lifelong sports enthusiast. As a proud season ticket holder at Brighton & Hove Albion, he understands the value of loyalty and long-term thinking, principles he also brings to his professional practice and client relationships.
