Samuel Langan

Sam works across a wide range of technical planning matters, including pensions, estate planning and family wealth structures, often working alongside other professional advisers.

His analytical background and experience in personal retirement planning suit the way Method works. Sam enjoys getting into the detail, understanding how the different elements fit together and turning complicated situations into a clear path forward.

A key part of his role is bringing clarity to situations involving multiple advisers, structures and competing considerations, while keeping sight of what the work ultimately means for the client and their family.

In Sam’s own words

“I’ve always enjoyed understanding the detail and seeing the how and the why, which is what led me to study Maths and Physics. While I started my career at HMRC, I always felt I was only seeing one side of the picture. I wanted to understand people’s finances more broadly and turn my hand to helping people and their families. That eventually led me into personal financial planning.

“That’s also what attracted me to Method. The focus is on understanding the whole situation rather than looking at individual products or problems in isolation. Every family is different, so there is always something new to learn, understand or solve.

“The part I find most rewarding is taking something that initially feels complicated, bringing together the different pieces and helping a client or family see a clear way forward.”

Outside of work

“Most of my time outside work is now taken up by my daughter, who certainly keeps us busy. Watching her learn to walk — then run, explore the world and slowly build her vocabulary — has been a real joy.

“In the little spare time I have left, I enjoy cryptic crosswords, medium-distance running and watching Manchester City with my dad.”