Azim Ahmed
Financial Planning Consultant Chartered ALFBF in Rochdale
A little bit about Azim
Azim is a Chartered Associate of the London Foundation of Banking and Finance.
He's an expert in pensions and investments with a high degree of technical knowledge, having worked in the financial services industry since 2001.
Azim is highly enthusiastic and committed to helping individuals, business owners, the self-employed and entrepreneurs achieve their financial wealth goals. He enjoys helping clients to build and preserve wealth through effective investment, tax and retirement planning.
He also has expertise in final salary pensions and qualified to advise on pension transfers to flexible access arrangements.
Transferring out of a Final Salary scheme is unlikely to be in the best interests of most people.
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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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An adviser’s insight
How can you boost your pension pot?
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.
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.
2 Source: https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/average-uk-worker-has-28-000-in-unclaimed-pensions
Services
Holistic planning
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.
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.
Pensions
Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.
Protection
Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.
Income Protection
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
General Insurance
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
Testimonials
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I was initially referred to Azim by Kevin (my financial adviser). Azim has the relevant qualifications for the transfer of final salary pensions,and provides a very good service.
Transferring such type of pensions is a complex and lengths process. From the start of transferring my Hilton final salary pension Azim established a very good rapport and interacted well with me. Whenever I required assistance he was only a call away. He was always thorough and clear with his explanations . All done in a calm and professional manner and with a good sense of humour which helps when dealing with such occasional dull and complicated proceedings.
Transferring my pension was one of the major decisions in my life. Thanks to Azim's dedication and attention to detail ,I felt confident in believing in his advice which gave me peace of mind and helped develop a trusting relationship with him. It is hard to find someone of his calibre and qualities in the financial sector . I could sense that he is proud of his job and acts for the best interests of his customers.
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