Plan
Life is like a jigsaw puzzle. We might know what the pieces look like, but sometimes it's hard to see the full picture.
This is where we come in. As a financial-planning-led wealth management firm, we put you at the heart of everything we do.
You tell us what you want from life, and we listen. We work hard to understand your goals, your circumstances and your beliefs. How you think. What makes you tick. Where you want to be, and the risks you’re willing to take to get there.
Only when we get it – 100%, unequivocally get it – do we start putting those pieces into place.
For you, this means clarity about your future – about the route you have to take and when things are likely to happen – with a financial roadmap that’s built squarely with your aspirations in mind.
And we’ll be with you every step of the way. With bespoke, no-nonsense advice. With friendly support, whenever you need it. And with a fully stress-tested financial plan, delivered by highly-qualified experts who care about your success as much as you do. We’re passionate puzzle solvers. We thrive on making the complex simple so you can make the most of it.
People in retirement who receive financial advice tend to have an annual income of £9,598 more than those who don't. Currently, the average net income of a retired person in the UK is £15,080. An additional £9,598 would be a 64% increase to the average pension pot – per year!
Did you know that in the pursuit of avoiding advisers' fees, DIY investors end up receiving approximately 35% of the return the market produces? Attempts to "time the market" not only reduce the potential for missing the "best" trading days, but compound this negative with additional transaction fees.
Vanguard found that clients with a financial planner, on average, benefitted by around 3% per year more than those without. This takes into account asset allocation, portfolio rebalancing, cost management, investor coaching, tax management, withdrawal strategies and income management.
What we cover
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Retirement planning
Actually, we don’t like calling it “retirement planning”… think of it as “independence planning” instead.
Why? Because we don’t just tick boxes to protect your future – we fight tooth and nail to achieve your dreams. For you, this means financial independence – the security to pursue passion projects; the flexibility to continue working; the freedom to travel the world.
Our job is to cut through the complexity of finance and provide a clear roadmap for your future. We want you to be confident that you’re making the right decisions and you’re on the right path.
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Business exit planning
Choosing to sell or dissolve a business is a monumental decision. It’s scary. We get it.
But for us, it’s normal too. We’ve guided countless clients through the process and lived every moment with them. We’ve helped them achieve that “magic sum” that means they can live comfortably for the rest of their lives. We can do the same for you.
And if we don’t think it’s the right move, we’ll tell you. Our state-of-the-art forecasting technology lets us visualise many scenarios from the outset, so you can be confident you’re doing the best thing for yourself and your family.
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Estate planning
Estate planning is fraught with complexity. But that’s what we’re here for.
After all, at the heart of any estate is one very simple question: what do you want?
The answer to this question drives all of our decisions. We work hard to protect your hard-earned wealth and make sure it goes to the people you care about.
Legacy taxes, asset management, gifting – we’ll handle the complex stuff, so you can focus on living your life to the fullest.
N.B. The Financial Conduct Authority do not regulate estate planning
Typical financial planning questions to consider:
- When can you retire?
- Do you know what financial independence looks like?
- Can you help your children onto the housing ladder?
- Are your investments working as hard as they can for you?
- Do you have an exit strategy for your business?
- Are you planning to leave a legacy for your loved ones?
- Are your dependents in the know about your legacy plans?
- What are you hoping to achieve from your financial planner?
Cash Flow Forecasting
We know you value transparency when it comes to your finances. So do we.
Cash flow forecasting is your window into our world. It lets you see our advice in action, with easy-to-understand reports that show how we’re working towards your goals.
And we’re proud that our forecasting is second to none. We go above and beyond to ensure you know exactly where our advice is taking you, with bespoke videos, statistical analyses and written reports. All delivered securely, of course.
It’s all because we want you to be future confident. We want you to know your finances are in safe hands, and that every decision you make is taking you one step closer to financial independence.
N.B. The Financial Conduct Authority do not regulate cash flow planning
Let's make the most of it
It’ll all start with a cuppa and a chat.
Either over Zoom or at our office, we’ll answer your questions. No commitment. Simply give us a call or complete our form on our contact page and one of our team will get in touch.