HSP Consulting | Independent Financial Advisor for Expats in Vietnam & Southeast Asia
Independent Financial Adviser · Vietnam & Southeast Asia

Financial clarity for expatriates living in Asia.

The specialist independent financial adviser for expats in Vietnam and Southeast Asia — navigating offshore pensions, cross-border investments, and long-term wealth planning so you can focus on life abroad.

Expat Financial Advisory Business Consultancy Mergers & Acquisitions QROPS & Pension Transfers
Expat family enjoying life abroad in Southeast Asia
35+
Years of international
wealth management experience
18.8%
Average yearly portfolio
optimization for clients
4
Global offices across Hanoi,
Singapore, New York & London
Brian Spence — Founder, HSP Consulting
2018
Est. Vietnam
Our Story

The independent financial adviser expats trust in Vietnam

HSP Consulting is a specialist advisory firm serving expatriates, professionals, and businesses across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Founded by Brian Spence — a Chartered financial services specialist with over 35 years of experience in UK and international wealth management.

As a fully independent adviser, we are not tied to any product provider. Every recommendation is built solely around your interests — whether you need to consolidate an expat pension, structure offshore investments, or plan for retirement from abroad.

We specialise in the unique challenges faced by globally mobile professionals: QROPS & pension transfers, tax-efficient investment wrappers, inheritance planning across borders, and long-term wealth protection in a complex regulatory landscape.

2018
Best Financial Planning Firm – Vietnam APAC Insider Vietnam Business Awards
2020
Best in Class M&A – Vietnam The International Business Magazine
2021
Most Innovative New Business Consultancy – Vietnam The International Finance Publication Award
Our Advisors

The people behind
your financial strategy

Senior, independent advisers with deep cross-border expertise — working directly with you to consolidate pensions, structure offshore investments, and protect long-term wealth.

Brian Spence
Founder & Senior Financial Adviser

Brian Spence

A Chartered financial services specialist with over 35 years of experience across UK and international wealth management. Brian founded HSP Consulting to give globally mobile professionals truly independent, conflict-free advice on pensions, offshore investments, and cross-border estate planning.

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Brandon Lakin
Regional Manager

Brandon Lakin

An international financial adviser focused on expatriate wealth planning across Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Brandon helps clients navigate QROPS and pension transfers, tax-efficient investment structures, and long-term retirement planning — building clear strategies around each client’s cross-border life.

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What We Do

Tailored services
for global citizens

Our structured approach ensures cross-border complexities are transformed into clear, actionable strategies for expatriates throughout Vietnam and the wider region.

01

Expat Financial Advisory

Personalised strategies for globally mobile professionals. Offshore investment portfolios, pension consolidation, QROPS transfers, and tax-efficient wealth management — built around your specific cross-border situation.

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02

Business Consultancy

Strategic consulting for businesses and entrepreneurs operating in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. Market-entry frameworks, operational structuring, and growth strategies that deliver real competitive advantage.

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03

Mergers & Acquisitions

Discreet M&A advisory for expatriate business owners and regional ventures. From IFA consolidation and business valuation to finding aligned acquirers — we guide every stage of the transaction.

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Internationally Mobile Professionals

Your financial life doesn't stop at the border.

Expats in Vietnam face financial challenges that local advisers simply aren't equipped to handle — pension transfers, offshore investment structures, tax compliance, and multi-currency estate planning.

We specialise entirely in this space. One adviser. Deep expertise. Full independence.

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Speak to an independent
expat financial adviser.

A no-obligation 30-minute call is all it takes. We'll review your situation — pensions, investments, tax exposure — and outline a clear, personalised plan.