About Us

Discover how our expertise and personalised approach to international wealth management can support you in achieving your life and financial goals.
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Our story and mission

Why international private wealth families choose us

75+

Years of Experience
Beacon Global Wealth Management has over 75 years of combined experience in international cross-border structuring of income and assets for private wealth clients in Portugal and internationally. We offer expert guidance tailored to affluent expats.

20

International Jurisdictions
Whether you have NHR tax status in Portugal or are planning to become a Portuguese tax resident, we help create long-term, tax-efficient plans aligned with your life goals. Beacon Global Wealth Management team of international experts are based in Portugal and regulated across 20 international jurisdictions.

FEIFA

Chairman
We are proud to be members of FEIFA (The Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers). Our founder, David Vacani, and his role as the Chairman of FEIFA underscores our commitment to excellence. Being part of this esteemed trade association ensures that you receive the highest levels financial advice tailored to your needs.

€100m+

Assets Under Management
Beacon Global Wealth Management oversees over €100m+ in assets under management, showcasing our extensive expertise and unwavering trust within the wealth management industry.

With a proven track record of delivering tailored financial solutions, we consistently support our private clients achieve their financial goals and secure their future in Portugal.

Our Philosophy

Beacon Global Wealth Management's unique approach to private wealth for affluent families is rooted in generations of experience, providing personalised and holistic strategies.
Personalised Wealth Management: Tailored strategies for structuring your income and assets.
Holistic Approach: Comprehensive planning for long-term financial stability.
Proven Success: Client case studies and a proprietary financial planning model to optimise value and longevity.

Our Team

With over 75 years of combined experience, our professionals deliver expert, personalised financial advice.
Founder & Principal

David Vacani

David has over 25 years of experience in cross-border financial planning, as founder of Beacon Global Wealth Management and chair of FEIFA
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CEO & Family Office Lead

Chris Marson

Experienced in managing significant wealth for UHNW international families including, setting up and structuring of family offices.
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Private Wealth Partner

Niall Macdonald

Niall provides expert guidance on financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, tax services, and estate planning.
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Independent Financial Advisor

Edyta Slys

Edyta has many years of experience in cross border financial planning both as an adviser and a paraplanner
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Investment Advisor

Eoin Leonard

Financial advisor and US-qualified specialist with Beacon Global Wealth Management, providing knowledge on US tax laws and regulations
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Certified Financial Planner

Mike Shannon

Specialist in offering investment, pension, and insurance solutions for clients with cross-border financial complexities.
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Admin & Back Office Manager

Tatiana Salgado

Background in business management and administrative processes for financial advisors and the wealth management sector.
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Trusted and Regulated Wealth Management

We pride ourselves on our membership in esteemed organisations and adherence to strict regulatory standards. These memberships and licences ensure we provide our clients with the highest levels of professional and up-to-date financial advice, reflecting our commitment to excellence, integrity, and transparency.

FEIFA

As members of FEIFA, with our founder, David Vacani, serving as Chairman, we uphold the highest standards of training and support to deliver exceptional financial advice.

Nexus Global

Our membership of Nexus Global connects us with a global network of independent financial advisers, enhancing our ability to provide comprehensive and innovative financial solutions.

Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission

Licensed and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, we ensure our services meet stringent EU regulatory standards.

Gibraltar Financial Services Commission

Regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission, we maintain high levels of compliance and professional conduct internationally, including in the UK.

Recent case studies

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Your FAQs answered

Some more common questions to guide you ahead of a discovery call
Where are your expert advisors based?

We are based in Portugal but regulated in over 20 jurisdictions. Our international experts have moved to Europe and have significant cross-border private wealth experience supporting families with their income and assets once in Portugal or wider Europe.

Are you regulated?

We are regulated to support and advise international expats in Portugal and wider Europe. This is achieved through the Cyprus Securities & Exchange Commission (CySEC), the Insurance Companies Control Service (ICCS) in Cyprus, and the Financial Services Commission in Gibraltar. This means that any investment advice we give is carefully controlled and regulated for the European market to minimise risk.

Are you accountants and can you do my tax return?

No, we’re not accountants. However, we do work with a network of other specialist professionals, including Portugal Pathways, who we work with and who are vetted. So, we can work in tandem with professional accountants in Portugal or international accounts where the tax position requires further clarification alongside any wealth management advice.

What is the process?

There is no obligation; we will support and guide you through an initial discovery call and consultation at no cost. It is very important that you enjoy working with us and can relate to your family’s objectives and life goals. Any guidance we give will only turn into an instruction to act on your behalf if you decide to take our recommendations forward more formally.

How much do you charge?

Our fees are transparent and relative to our expertise in private wealth and any scope of work, but they are commensurate and aligned to international private wealth standards. There are no charges for the initial consultation work, but should you decide to move forward with our recommendations and personalised wealth management plan and recommendation report, we will supply the value proposition and fee structure accordingly.