Financial Planning Consultant in Ham
I am passionate about financial services and guide clients to define and meet their financial objectives whilst creating a pathway to financial independence. I take the time to get to know my clients and gain a deep understanding of their situation and needs. I then help formulate bespoke, personalised strategies to meet their goals and aspirations. I remain with clients throughout their financial journey advising on areas as diverse as savings and investments, pensions, tax planning, relevant insurance products and estate planning.
In the UK, there’s an estimated £26.6bn1 in lost or forgotten pensions. That means the average UK worker is missing as much as £28k2 from their retirement money. But there’s good news - this kind of financial hit is completely avoidable.
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.
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.
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.
2 Source: https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/average-uk-worker-has-28-000-in-unclaimed-pensions
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and 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.
Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.
Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
I take the time to get to know my clients and appreciate that they may not have the time to devote to analysing their financial position to ensure their investments are tax efficient and produce the desired returns with an appropriate level of risk. I am also acutely aware that clients may not necessarily put adequate levels of protection in place for themselves and their families to minimise the impact of any adverse events life may throw at them.
I help my individual or organisational clients put plans in place which:
I offer an initial financial well-being check at my own expense where I run through my potential clients' financial needs and expectations. In terms of background, I am a commercially astute, highly accomplished, finance professional with consulting and corporate experience in organisations including, Reuters (now Refinative), FTSE (now FTSE Russell) and Booz Allen Hamilton. I am Investment Advice Diploma Qualified (CISI, level 4), a Qualified accountant (ACMA) and MBA (Cranfield School of Management). On a personal level, I play tennis at club level and enjoy spending time with family.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate some employee benefits, tax planning, inheritance tax planning, estate planning, succession 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.
Registered Office: Quilter Financial Advisers, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4AB. Tel: 0207 562 5856. Registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 05693185. Lighthouse Financial Advice Limited, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4AB. Tel: 0207 562 5856. Registered in England and Wales. Registered number: 04795080.
Quilter Financial Planning Network only: This financial promotion was approved by Quilter Wealth Ltd, Quilter Financial Services Ltd, Quilter Mortgage Planning Ltd, Quilter Financial Ltd, Quilter Financial Planning Solutions Ltd & Lighthouse Advisory Services Limited on 16 October 2024.
