Retirement planning

Taking away the guesswork

Whether retirement is imminent or several years away, the transition will be much less stressful when you know what to expect.

Retirement income planning is our specialty. However far away retirement may be for you, we can help you better understand what you need, show you how suitable your present arrangements are, and explain what actions you need to take today.

Almost without fail, whenever we build a retirement plan for one of our clients, they’ll say they wish they started planning sooner. Make time your ally. Your future selves will thank you.

What we do for you

Bring clarity to your goals

Your financial plan should start with the end in mind. What is it you’re actually aiming for? What are the things that really matter to you? Whether it be an earlier retirement, a bucket-list holiday, or a chance to help the family more, we’ll help to identify and prioritise your real goals and keep progress toward them under regular review.

Ensure you have the right plans in place

You’re likely to have accumulated several pension and investment pots over time. Simply assuming that you don’t need to worry about them yet could set your retirement back years. We’ll ensure you’re using the right products for your needs and circumstances, and make sure your investment strategy is appropriate for you.

Keep everything under review

Making a great plan and ensuring you’re invested sensibly is only part of the process. By far the most valuable thing we do for our clients is to keep them focused. We ensure you’re taking the actions you need to, and keep everything aligned with your goals as you move closer toward them.

Your journey, made simple

If you think working with an adviser is all boring meetings and conversations about “the markets”, we’re not the right choice for you.

Our annual planning process is goals-led and focuses on the actions you must take to reach and maintain your financial freedom. Click or tap on the icons to explore.

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Getting to know each other

From our very first conversation, you’ll notice that what we’re most interested in is you. We want to understand what you’re aiming for and why those things are important.

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Understanding your financial world

We’ll build your detailed planning model using our highly engaging software. This helps you and us understand what you have, and what it may mean for your future position.

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The financial plan

With a full understanding of your planning strengths and weaknesses, we’ll set out the steps you need to take to improve your position.

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Building your investment portfolio

Now we know what your various investments and pensions need to do for you, we’ll ensure they’re aligned with your goals.

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Dealing with other things

If there are any additional actions to be carried out, this is the time, and we’ll provide all the necessary guidance and support you need.

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Ongoing reviews

By far the most important part of our service is to keep everything under regular review. This helps you to maintain focus and ensures we react appropriately to changes around you.

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