Financial Planning Consultant in Newbury
I’m Melanie, a qualified financial planning consultant with a passion for helping people achieve their goals. Everyone wants to make the most of their money, but not everyone has the time, inclination or knowledge to ‘go it alone’… and neither should you! At whatever stage of your financial journey, I would welcome the opportunity to work with you to formulate a plan to achieve your goals.
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.
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
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.
Financial planning for dental and medical professionals, in-depth knowledge of NHS pensions and needs of hospital doctors, GPs, dentists and locums.
Newbury
Berkshire
United Kingdom
Melanie is located in Newbury and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.
A busy career in recruitment followed by motherhood and running a start-up. These are some of the reasons I let financial planning take a back seat. That is, until life threw some unexpected curveballs my way and it could no longer be ignored! Throughout life, our aims and priorities are constantly shifting. A financial plan should accommodate these changes and allow for the unexpected. Working with a financial planner should leave you feeling empowered and give you peace of mind. Whether it’s growing your wealth, planning for retirement, making the most of personal tax allowances, or just reviewing where you are “at”. I’d love to help!.
Newbury-based for 30 years, my hobbies include golf (I am huge sports fan generally, but mostly of the armchair variety), gardening/houseplants, and my two French bulldogs who are an endless source of companionship and amusement in equal measure!
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 01 August 2022.
