My Background
Neil Dissanayake
Founder of Planet Positive Planning
I kicked off my career with a first-class mathematics degree from Oxford University. I then qualified as an actuary at a leading insurance company, before joining an influential and respected actuarial consultancy.
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I have worked as a consultant with major financial institutions to develop pension products that deliver sustainable lifetime income and protect retirees from volatile investment markets. I have managed complex derivative portfolios for insurance companies, ensuring they can pay out on guaranteed pensions. I have also contributed to industry thought leadership on how insurers can adapt to a changing world and support the Net Zero transition. I continue to work part-time as an actuarial consultant, helping to deliver innovative products that manage financial risk for retirees.
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I founded Planet Positive Planning to empower everyday people to take control of their financial future, live the life they want, and positively impact the planet. Using my wealth of experience and insights, I am hoping to catalyse others into taking positive action.
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My Mission
My mission is to give you the power, knowledge, and tools to finance your future and make a positive impact on the world. I offer straightforward guidance, clear education, and alternative possibilities, all designed to empower you to confidently make important life and financial decisions.
How I Differ
Value-Aligned Financial Strategies: I align your financial and retirement planning with your environmental values, ensuring your investments contribute positively to the planet.
Holistic Life and Financial Planning: My comprehensive approach integrates life planning with financial strategies, ensuring your retirement plans support your overall life satisfaction and personal fulfilment.
Customised Resilience Planning: I help to make your finances less vulnerable to economic and environmental uncertainties, helping to make you more resilient (although I do not guarantee financial outcomes).
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Who I Serve Best
At Planet Positive Planning, I am dedicated to serving individuals who are committed to aligning their financial goals with their personal values and environmental sustainability. My services are tailored for those who seek more than just traditional financial planning; I cater to clients who desire a holistic approach that integrates life planning with sustainable financial strategies.
My Clients
Eco-Conscious Individuals
You prioritise environmental sustainability and want your investments and financial strategies to reflect your commitment to a greener planet.
Future-Focused Planners
You are proactive about preparing for future uncertainties, including climate change and economic shifts, and want resilient financial strategies that adapt to these changes.
Values-Driven Professionals
You seek to align your financial planning with your personal values and ethical beliefs, ensuring that your financial decisions contribute positively to society.
Individuals Seeking Personalised Guidance
You value personalised service and expert generic financial planning advice tailored to your unique circumstances, goals, and aspirations.
Holistic Thinkers
You appreciate a comprehensive approach to financial planning that considers your life goals, aspirations, and the broader impact of your financial choices.
Philanthropic
Investors
You are dedicated to making a meaningful impact through your financial resources. You seek to support causes and initiatives that align with your philanthropic goals, and you want your financial planning to reflect your commitment to giving back and creating positive change in the world.
If you resonate with my mission and values, and are looking for a financial planning partner that prioritises sustainability, ethical alignment, and comprehensive life planning, I am here to serve you. Let's work together to create a future that is financially secure and environmentally positive.​​
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