Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS in Tunbridge Wells
My role as a Financial Planner is to help you make the most of the resources available to you and align your finances to your objectives. I'll ensure that you are not missing out on any valuable opportunities or paying too much tax, and that you're making the most of the various allowances and reliefs available. We'll work together in creating a robust, tax-efficient Financial Plan that is both flexible and resilient to your changing needs & lifestyle. Whether you are still accumulating wealth, looking to capitalise on the wealth you already have, or looking towards retirement and beyond – I will be on hand to ensure you are making the right decisions, at the right time, for the right reasons.
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
Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and 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.
Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.
Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.
Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.
Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.
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What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
I needed advice that was unique to my current situation. I am due to have a major life changing operation, which I was not expecting .This will require me to have a long period of time off work, with a complete life change afterwards.
How has Owain Blunkett-Evans helped you?
From the first phone call Owain listened to my situation and really took on board what i wanted to do. At that point I was not expecting to be able to get things sorted in time. Owain explained my options and answered all of my questions really clearly and even took the time for me to write down what he was saying. We arranged a meeting, with Owain offering to come to my house as i was struggling with completing the details online. At the meeting Owain gave me all of the positives and negatives involved with what i wanted to do. The meeting achieved everything I was hoping for, with Owain really understanding my situation, and what i needed to do to get things in place
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? I managed to achieve more than I was hoping for
What could they have done better? Nothing, it was excellent.
What were the circumstances that caused you to initially look for an adviser?
Long term investment.
How has Owain Blunkett-Evans helped you?
Owain listened carefully to my requests and the reasons behind them. Owain pointed out the risk elements with suggestion of alternative route to achieve same end goal. I took Owain's advice and all went well.
Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for? Yes a good timely outcome.
What could they have done better? Nothing, happy with the outcome.
I have worked in the financial services industry for over a decade. I take great pride in working with clients to help them achieve better financial outcomes. I do so by gaining a thorough understanding of what makes them tick and, perhaps most importantly, why. I work with my clients to set realistic and achievable goals, providing an objective soundboard for those big decisions in life.
Outside of work, I'm a keen rugby fan. Like any true Brit, I like to support the underdog - so you'll find me channelling my inner Welsh at internationals! I also enjoy spending time in the great outdoors and often travel the UK on shooting excursions - much to the annoyance of my Fiancé.
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.
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