Jeff Smith
Financial Planning Consultant DipFA, CeRER®, PETR, CertLTCP in Tamworth
A little bit about Jeff
I have been a financial adviser for nearly 30 years. I specialise in giving pension advice, investment advice, mortgage advice, protection and equity release.
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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.
Business Services & Protection
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
General Insurance
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
Mortgage
First time buyers, remortgages, buy-to-let.
Qualifications
Diploma for Financial Advisers
- The Diploma for Financial Advisers from the London Institute of Banking and Finance is the primary award for financial planners that develops core technical understanding across a broad range of key financial planning areas.
Level 6 Diploma in Financial Advice
- The Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Financial Advice builds on existing skills and knowledge, enabling advisers to develop specialist planning capabilities and offer a sophisticated and comprehensive approach to financial management.
Certificate in Regulated Equity Release
- Develops specialist knowledge to understand different customer needs and to be able to advise on the different types of equity release products and the risks and benefits associated with taking out a scheme.
CeMAP Diploma - Level 4
- The CeMAP Diploma elevates expertise and knowledge in mortgage advice.
Level 6 Pension Transfers
- This module provides expertise on pension transfers and builds practical skills so that advisers can excel when making recommendations.
Certificate in Long-Term Care & Later Life Planning
- CertLTCP is a specialised qualification covering the UK long-term care planning environment, including the responsibilities of the NHS and local authorities, long term care insurance and the financial assistance options available.
Location
Jeff's location
Tamworth
Midlands area
United Kingdom
Jeff offers expert financial advice to suit your needs, covering Tamworth and the surrounding areas.
More about me
I am a Financial Adviser based in Tamworth, Staffordshire, drawing on nearly 30 years of experience within financial services. My focus is on guiding individuals, families, and businesses through key areas of financial planning, including retirement planning, investments, estate planning, protection, mortgages, and equity release. I am also qualified to give advice on defined benefit pensions (also known as final salary pensions).
My objective is to help people feel reassured in the present, prepared for the future, and confident that their financial interests are being supported. It’s about providing clear, steady guidance that leads to long-term security and well-being.
Away from work I enjoy travelling and keeping fit, currently taking part in many triathlon events.
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.
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