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Liam Cloughton

Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS in London

A little bit about Liam

As a diploma-qualified financial planning consultant, I help individuals, families, and small business owners make confident decisions about their financial future. I provide personalised advice on wealth planning and financial protection, supporting clients through life’s key milestones. From retirement and investment planning to business and personal protection, I focus on clear, practical, tax-efficient solutions. Based in Buckhurst Hill, I offer flexible meetings in person, by phone, or virtually, providing guidance that is personal, reassuring, and tailored to your needs.

Find out more about me below.

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Whether you want help getting your pension in a good place, or to ask me about any other 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 are around 3.3 million pension pots that are considered as ‘lost’, containing an average of around £9,500 per pot*. Nobody wants to be missing out on money they have built up in a pension, 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. Investing can help your money grow over time, but the value of investments can go down as well as up.

If that sounds good to you, please get in touch.

Approver Quilter Financial Services Limited. June 2026.

* How to find old pensions - Which?

General Insurance

Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.

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.

Holistic planning

Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.

Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning

  • The Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute develops core technical and initial financial planning understanding.

Liam's location

Buckhurst Hill
Essex
IG9
United Kingdom

Liam is located in Buckhurst Hill and offers expert financial advice covering the Essex and London area.

My career has been focused on the Financial Services sector for nearly two decades, with the majority of that time spent building strategic relationships. This experience has helped me focus on delivering personalised advice that supports clients in making informed decisions and achieving both their financial and personal goals.

I work closely with my clients to support them with:

  • Protecting you and your loved ones financially
  • Planning for a comfortable and secure retirement
  • Growing your savings and investments for the future
  • Helping you pass on your wealth in a tax-efficient way

Outside of work, I’m a husband, a father, and a proud family man. I enjoy discovering new foods, family days out, experimenting with nutrition, and diving into podcasts that spark curiosity and fresh ideas.

Everyone is different, and that’s something I value. If there’s anything that would help you feel more comfortable or supported, just let me know — I’m always happy to tailor meetings and communication styles so you feel fully understood.  

What to expect

In advising you, I follow a simple and trusted 3 step process:

1. Free intro call to understand your needs

We will arrange a time to talk about your goals and plans.

2. Personalised plan

I'll prepare a tailored plan which always takes full account of your goals, and gives you the steps and expert support from me to get there. All explained simply.

3. On going check-ins, on your terms

I'll be there as your financial adviser to give you the support you need.

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 Financial Services Ltd & Quilter Financial Ltd on 01 April 2026.