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Wayne Ifill

Principal, Financial Planner

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Contact Details
  • (246)850-6863
  • wayne.ifill@vanillafinancial.com
  • https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneifill
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Primarily works with:

Parents, teachers and educators

Specialist Skills:
  • Financial Planning
  • Retirement Planning
  • Estate Planning
Qualifications:

Award in Financial Planning

Cert CII (Health and Protection)

Certificate in Insurance and Financial Services

Memberships:
  • The London Institute of Banking & Finance (UK)
  • Personal Finance Society (UK)
  • Barbados Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
  • Insurance Institute of Barbados
  • Charter Insurance Institute (UK)
Bio:

Hi I’m Wayne, here to help you master your money so that you can enjoy life now while you create a future that you desire. My journey into financial planning wasn't a straight line. I've worked as secondary school teacher, construction manager, engineer as well as in the areas of banking and finance. Like many, I navigated the complexities of personal finance on my own, making mistakes and learning valuable lessons along the way. But it was when my business partners and I suffered financial reversal after doing everything right, that I was forced to acknowledge the reality that, what you don't know can really hurt you when it comes to finances.

When you think about it, we go to school to get an education to get a job. We start making money, but now there's no one to teach us how make the most of it. I decided to learn as much as possible about personal finance especially as it applies to Barbados. This knowledge along with my natural inclination share and teach what I know fueled my desire to help others avoid similar pitfalls and achieve their financial goals, whether it's planning for retirement, saving for a child's education, or simply protecting your family financially right now.

For over a decade as a financial planner, I’ve helped individuals like you to simplify your financial life and embrace the confidence that comes with knowing that you have a trusted adviser on your side.

When we work together, you’ll get more than just financial planning advice – you'll gain a partner in your financial journey, committed to helping you build the life you want.

What Sets Me Apart

  • A personalized approach: No cut and paste plans here. You and I will designed your plan to solve your unique challenges and help you reach your specific goals.
  • Comprehensive financial coaching: It’s not just about dollars and cents. We’ll tackle mindset, behaviors, and habits that shape your financial well-being.
  • Clear, jargon-free advice: I make complex financial concepts easy to understand and speak using plain and simple language, so you feel empowered every step of the way.

You don’t have to face your financial decisions alone any longer. Let’s work together to give you the financial peace of mind and confidence that you deserve. Get in Touch today and start your journey toward financial fulfilment and freedom.

Outside of work...

I'm husband to Gill and uncle to many. Sadly, these days I'm also a long-suffering but hopeful Manchester United fan.

Testimonial:

I needed advice and help...

Having to deal with my father’s death and helping to support my retired mother brought me face to face with the importance of estate planning and retirement funding. I realized that I was really letting my own young family and myself down. I needed advice, but my banker only wanted to offer me loans, my insurance agent only wanted to sell me another policy and my lawyer could only draft my will after I told him what I wanted. Thankfully a friend suggested that I contact Vanilla Financial for help with my estate planning and retirement goals. It was the best meeting that I ever had. We discussed what I was trying to achieve, Wayne even asked some questions that I had never thought of to help me get a clearer picture of my situation. We settled on a plan of action and now my wife and children will not have suffer what I went through because of a lack of planning and preparation on my part.

-Michael, family man

Get in Touch: Choose your meeting type below
15-Minute Clarity Call

Held at our expense. No obligation.

  • Purpose: Pinpoint your most pressing concern and map a 3-step plan you can start this week.
  • Format: Phone or video—your choice.
  • Preparation: None needed.
  • Outcome: Decide together whether it makes sense to explore next steps.
30-Minute Second Opinion

Held at our expense. No obligation.

  • Purpose: Get an unbiased review of objective, impartial view of your current financial position.
  • Format: Phone or video—your choice.
  • Preparation: Optional—have recent statements handy if you want to reference specifics.
  • Outcome: Leave with a Keep/Fix/Consider report on your investments, protections and estate.
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