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About us
We are here to build
long-term relationships
When you work with us, you do not just receive a report telling you what you should do with your products or investments. Real financial planning is about much more than that.
Your lifetime, our purpose.
We understand the future is not always clear, and that one thing is for certain, it will not always pan out the way you thought it would. However, we are here to help you better understand what the future could hold and to follow the path you choose.
What we do:
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Put you at the centre of all of our recommendations and advice.
Give you clarity and certainty about your financial future.
Educate you so that you feel empowered to make financial decisions and are confident in your ability to do so.
What we will not do:
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Recommend anything that we would not be happy doing ourselves.
Rush or push you to make a decision.
Act without your knowledge, understanding or consent.
Matthew Jenkins
Financial Planner
Matthew joined Lifetime in 2019 following his graduation from the University of Sheffield with a Mechanical Engineering Degree.
After deciding to take his career in a different direction, Matt found the prospect of Financial Planning an exciting one, giving him the opportunity to combine two of his favourite aspects of life, building relationships with new people and helping them achieve their goals.
Matt is passionate about the fact that everyone, and every family could and should benefit from financial planning and welcomes the opportunity to help as many people as possible improve their financial wellbeing.
Outside of work...
Matt is a coach for Haywards Heath Men's 1st & 2nd Team, plus he his a keen golfer and a member at Mannings Heath Golf Club. When not working or involved in sport, Matt enjoys walks at the beach and weekend trips away in his campervan with his Fiancé Heather and dog Willow.
Mark Jenkins
Financial Planner
Mark has been a financial adviser since 1989 and brings over 35 years of experience to the profession.
He has used this wealth of knowledge and experience to personally mentor and train Matt.
Now semi-retired, Mark still enjoys staying in touch with clients and takes great satisfaction in seeing them reach the goals they worked toward together.
Outside of work...
Mark is a keen sailor at Itchenor Sailing Club and Chichester Yacht Club, spending most of his weekends in the summer months on The Solent and along the south coast. When not on the water, Mark enjoys going to his local gym, golf and European city breaks.
The origins of Lifetime.
September 1992
Lifetime Financial Services was established. We had a small office at The Priory, Haywards Heath and were a member of the DBS network.
August 1995
We moved to offices in the High Street, Hurstpierpoint.
March 2000
We moved the business to The IFA Centre, Church Road, Burgess Hill. This was a large, shared office with five other advisers.
March 2003
We left the DBS network and became directly authorised with the Financial Conduct Authority, using SimplyBiz as our compliance support.
February 2005
Our office moved to South Danworth Cottage, Hurstpierpoint, where we built a home office in the garden.
March 2017
We joined Aspect8, which later became Benchmark Financial Planning. Our office at this point was in North Street, Horsham.
July 2019
Matthew started working with Mark at Aspect8/Benchmark Financial Planning. Our office moved to Broadlands Business Campus, Langhurst Wood Road, Horsham.
June 2022
Matthew qualified as an adviser
April 2025
We left Benchmark Financial Planning and joined Best Practice IFA Group, trading as Lifetime Financial Management & Planning from our current office in Crawley.
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