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Richard Love

Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS in Lingfield

A little bit about Richard

I am a Lingfield, Surrey based financial planner and my job is to make your money work in the best way possible for you. We all want different things so a one size fits all approach simply does not work. I will work with you to create a tax-efficient, realistic and flexible financial plan aligned to your specific goals. Whatever your life stage, I will be there to help you make the right decisions so that your money is always working hard and that you and your family are properly protected against any of life's challenges.

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

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 another 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’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.

1Source: https://www.ftadviser.com/pensions/2023/10/26/one-in-20-savers-could-be-missing-out-on-lost-pensions/

2 Source: https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/average-uk-worker-has-28-000-in-unclaimed-pensions

Holistic planning

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

Income Protection

Permanent health insurance to provide a regular income should you be unable to work due to illness or injury.

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.

General Insurance

Home contents insurance, buildings insurance.

Business Services & Protection

Commercial mortgages/remortgages, workplace pension and employee benefits. Commercial mortgages are by referral only.

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.

Richard's location

Lingfield
Surrey
RH7
United Kingdom

Richard is located in Lingfield and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.

I am a financial planner from Lingfield on the Surrey/Sussex border. I am here to guide you and your family through the sometimes complex world of financial planning. I start with a simple premise. My job is to get your money working for you in the best and most tax efficient way for you to see your money achieving whatever financial goals you have set.

I have had a varied career, from working in financial services to running a commercial investigation business to owning my own Italian restaurant. These experiences help me really understand all sorts of different people and particularly their goals and motivations. I firmly believe that with financial planning we start with the end result we want and then work back. We set things up properly and outline the path that will get us there. We review, adapt and protect as we go along and make those goals happen.

When I am not working, I love to travel and have visited numerous countries around the world; everything from the wilds of Chilean Patagonia to the rainforests of Malaysia. I also enjoy all sport with a particular interest in horse racing. At home I like a decent glass of red wine and spending time with my family, friends and 2 rescue dogs, Patti from Serbia and Munch from Romania.

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 10 January 2025.