Essential Financial Planning Questions for New UAE Expats
Ben Stockton shares his top financial tips for UAE expats: set goals, invest wisely, plan for retirement, and secure your family's future with expert advice.
Ben is a senior financial adviser at Skybound Wealth, specialising in helping expatriate professionals and families bring clarity, structure, and confidence to their financial lives.
With over a decade of international experience, Ben works primarily with expats living in the Middle East who want to plan properly for retirement, protect their family, and make informed long-term decisions with their wealth, often across multiple countries, currencies, and tax systems.
Originally from the UK, Ben began his career in Singapore with one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory firms before relocating to Dubai in 2009. Since then, he has advised clients globally, developing a deep understanding of the real challenges expats face when planning for the future outside their home country.
Ben holds professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and the Australian RG146 Diploma in Financial Planning, covering wealth management, retirement planning, insurance, and risk. What sets him apart, however, is his ability to turn complex financial decisions into clear, practical actions that clients can understand and feel confident about.
Ben is known for his structured, personal approach. He does not believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or unnecessary complexity. Every plan is built around a client’s goals, family situation, and future intentions, with a strong focus on transparency, education, and long-term outcomes rather than short-term noise.
Clients choose to work with Ben because he is calm, straight-talking, and genuinely invested in their long-term wellbeing. He prioritises long-term relationships over transactions and is valued for helping clients feel organised, reassured, and in control of their financial future.
Who Ben Typically Works With
Ben typically works with:
These clients often come to Ben feeling unsure about whether they are “doing the right thing” financially and leave with a clear plan, a sense of control, and confidence in their decisions.

