Thomas Lambert
Financial Planning Consultant DipFA, CeMAP®, PETR in Haslington
A little bit about Thomas
I provide holistic financial advice in Cheshire and the surrounding areas. I have worked in the industry for over 10 years for well known household names such as Lloyd’s Bank, Wesleyan Bank and St James’s Place. The main reason I became a financial planner was to help people make better decisions when it comes to their money. I enjoy helping clients build and preserve their wealth through tax efficient investing, protection and tax and retirement planning.
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Whether you want help getting your pension in a good place, or to ask me about another financial need you might have, I’m here to help.
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How can you boost your pension pot?
In the UK, there’s an estimated £26.6bn* in lost or forgotten pensions. That means the average UK worker is missing as much as £28k** from their retirement money. But there’s good news - this kind of financial hit is completely avoidable.
Here are three simple ways to make sure your pension is working its hardest for you.
1. Check up on it
This one might seem obvious, but it’s easy to lose track of your pension pots, where they are, and what they’re doing. If you make a note of your pension providers, and check your pot(s) regularly, you’re far less likely to lose one of them over time.
2. Look at your investment allocation
Your investment allocation is where and how you’re investing your pension. Often, people will just use their pension provider’s default setting. But this might not actually be right for your retirement goals and risk profile. So, it’s a good idea to revisit this every few years.
3. Bump it up
If you’ve had a windfall recently, like a pay rise, bonus, or inheritance, putting a portion of it into your pension is a good idea. Not only is it tax-efficient, but you’ll be glad when your retirement comes around.
As an adviser, my role is to help you get all of this done simply, with all the facts and information you need. That might be helping you review your risk profile, consolidating old pension pots, or making a plan to help you retire early.
If that sounds good to you, please get in touch.
The value of pensions and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested. Tax Planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change.
** Source: https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/average-uk-worker-has-28-000-in-unclaimed-pensions
Business Services & Protection
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
General Insurance
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
Holistic planning
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.
Dental & Medical
Financial planning for dental and medical professionals, in-depth knowledge of NHS pensions and needs of hospital doctors, GPs, dentists and locums.
Investments
Wealth management advice to make your money work as hard as it can for you, including making the most of any tax breaks available.
Income Protection
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
Pensions
Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.
Protection
Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.
Mortgage
First time buyers, remortgages, buy-to-let.
Diploma in Financial Planning
- The Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute develops core technical understanding across a broad range of key financial planning areas.
Certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice - Level 3
- CeMAP is the benchmark qualification for individuals aspiring to become mortgage advisers. It gives the skills, knowledge and certifications to deliver mortgage advice and practice.
Level 6 Pension Transfers
- This module provides expertise on pension transfers and builds practical skills so that advisers can excel when making recommendations.
Thomas O.
I cannot recommend Tom enough - he provided a professional and personable service when I needed financial advice about my pension. Tom's knowledge was second-to-none - he was friendly and had no trouble explaining the options available to me clearly, as I had little knowledge of this subject. He worked around my schedule and was free to chat when I needed him - even if it probably wasn't convenient for him. An absolute pleasure from start to finish. Thanks again, Tom I cannot recommend Thomas highly enough. He explained everything clearly without jargon. He gave honest advice and listened to what I wanted.
Kirsty M.
I could not recommend Tom more, he is very personable, reliable and trustworthy. He will always go above and beyond to help his clients and ensure that they have the best advice and solutions for their needs.
He is very knowledgeable and informative and will keep you in the loop every step of the way. If you’re in the market for honest financial advice then look no further.
Lisa R.
We would highly recommend Tom!
We've had the pleasure of working with Tom for the past few months and his expertise and dedication have been invaluable in securing our morgage.
He's super flexible, professional and full of knowledge! We wouldn't even know where to start and he guided us through it all and explained everything so patiently!
If I could give more stars then I would!
I pride myself on listening to my clients in order to create a bespoke plan, which is tailor made to meet your personal and financial goals and objectives. I provide advice, on what can often be complex subjects, without the use of industry jargon and at a level that my clients can fully understand.
I enjoy building long lasting relationships with my clients and endeavour to do this by providing a continuous service and committing myself to regularly reviewing and meeting my clients on an ongoing basis. I specialise in Pension Planning, Investments, Mortgages, Protection and Inheritance/Estate Planning.
I am married and have two Cockerpoo’s Charlie and Betty. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and have a keen passion for travelling. The main driving force behind doing a job that I love, is my genuine passion for helping others to shape their financial future for both them and their family, as after all family is the most important.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some employee benefits, tax planning, inheritance tax planning, estate planning, trusts or some buy-to-let mortgages.
The guidance and/or information contained within this website is subject to the UK regulatory regime and is therefore targeted at consumers based in the UK.
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