Hamzah Oozeerally is a wealth management consultant who believes the numbers are always secondary—the starting point of financial planning should be the person, their family, their background, and what they truly want to achieve. His perspective on money was shaped early by his father, who came to the UK from Mauritius with just £40 and no safety net. Through relentless hard work, his father progressed from entry-level roles to qualifying as a chartered accountant, later returning to university in his fifties to study law and become a barrister. That journey instilled in Hamzah a deep respect for humility, resilience, and the belief that while money can change lives, its real value lies in how it is used. Hamzah joined Mattioli Woods in 2017 as an intern and developed under the guidance of Bob Woods, whose client-first philosophy left a lasting impression. He observed that the most effective advisers begin with curiosity about people, not products, and that technical solutions only matter once a client’s goals are fully understood. That principle continues to define his approach today. He believes strong financial relationships are built over time and trust—often to the point where clients feel comfortable sharing life’s most important moments, not just financial updates. In his view, this level of trust ensures that during periods of market uncertainty, clients remain calm because they are confident their adviser truly understands them, not just their investments. Hamzah is highly adaptable in his communication style, recognising that different clients need different approaches—some want detail and analysis, while others need simplicity and clarity. His focus is always on ensuring clients genuinely understand their decisions and feel confident in their direction. His connection to Mattioli Woods is also personal, with family members having been long-standing clients since the 1990s. Seeing how disciplined financial planning and patient long-term thinking transformed their financial outcomes has reinforced his belief in the value of structured, thoughtful advice. Above all, Hamzah is driven by family. His wife and loved ones are central to his motivation, and he views financial planning as fundamentally about creating security, opportunity, and peace of mind for the people who matter most. Outside of work, he is a keen sportsman and Manchester United supporter, regularly playing padel across different cities. He values the community and authenticity that sport brings, and carries that same grounded, genuine approach into his client relationships. Hamzah believes in giving back, guided by the principle that helping others ultimately strengthens everyone involved. His work is shaped by humility, lived experience, and a commitment to putting people first.
Mattioli Woods says fees may be charged in one of three ways: a fixed fee, time-costed/hourly fees, or a percentage of the money invested or managed. Their public financial planning page says costs depend on client needs and support level, and that pricing may include flat fees, hourly rates or a percentage of assets under management.
Hamzah Oozeerally is FCA-verified (firm: Mattioli Woods).
Yes. Hamzah Oozeerally is FCA-verified and authorised under Mattioli Woods, meaning they are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide financial advice in the UK.
Hamzah Oozeerally offers Retirement planning, IHT planning, Sharia-compliant advice, Mortgages, Insurance.
Hamzah Oozeerally is a financial advisor based in Leicester, serving the LL, B, EN, TF, SN, N, DY, BS postal areas.
Mattioli Woods says fees may be charged in one of three ways: a fixed fee, time-costed/hourly fees, or a percentage of the money invested or managed. Their public financial planning page says costs depend on client needs and support level, and that pricing may include flat fees, hourly rates or a percentage of assets under management.
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