Paul Lucas

When is the right time to invest?

There’s always a degree of uncertainty when it comes to investing, so it’s natural for some people to feel nervous about it.

When the news is reporting stock market volatility, it’s understandable that some people might feel more cautious about investing. But including investments in your long-term financial plan is a smart way to give your money the best chance to grow.

Keeping money in cash might feel like a safe option, and having some money easily available is a sensible decision. But too much cash could end up costing you more because of inflation’s ability to eat away at the value of your savings. For example, when £10,000 is invested it can grow by 78% over 30 years, but if it was kept in a current account its value could actually reduce by 59%*.

There are lots of options when it comes to investing, and I’m here to guide you through them. I can help you decide things like which risk level is right for you, what types of investments to use to maximise your tax efficiency, and how to create an investment plan tailored to your circumstances and goals. I can also show you how different investment approaches could impact your finances over the long term.

If you’re thinking about how investing today can help create the life you want in the future, let’s talk about how I can support and guide you through the process.

The value of investments and the income they produce can fall as well as rise. You may get back less than you invested.

Tax treatment varies according to individual circumstances and is subject to change

*Based on an annual average investment return of 5% and inflation at 3%.

I have been in the industry since 2000 when I joined Friends Provident in Salisbury. Since then, I have gained valuable industry experience in a multitude of roles, including spending time as a Paraplanner within a national advice firm, writing technical client facing reports before I moved into my current role as a Financial Adviser.

I hold the Diploma in Financial Planning, and my aim is to help clients to achieve their goals by providing expert advice in all areas of financial planning including pensions, investments, protection and tax planning. I will always take time to ensure that you receive help and support in a professional, easy to understand manner. I have a passion for providing quality advice and a first-class service, and I hope that you’ll see me as your first point of contact for all your financial planning needs.

I am married with two children and live in Salisbury. In my spare time, I enjoy photography, keeping fit and spending time with friends and family.