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Shane Ellis

Financial Planning Consultant ACSI in Oakley

A little bit about Shane

The real value of financial planning isn't just about picking the right investment or pension, it's about giving you clarity, confidence and control over your future.

My job is to make sure your money is organized around your goals, protected from risk and working efficiently for you. It's about turning uncertainty into a plan - and that plan into peace of mind.

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?

Holistic planning

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

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.

Protection

Whole of life and term assurance protection, private medical arrangements, critical illness insurance.

Pensions

Expert advice to help provide comfort in your retirement.

Certificate in Mortgage Advice

  • The Certificate in Mortgage Advice (Level 3) meets the FCA standards for mortgage advisers. It develops an understanding of the sector and the mortgage process, and enables advisers to meet individual client needs.

Diploma in Investment Advice

  • The Diploma in Investment Advice provides a sound grounding in UK financial services and consumer relationships, including exchange traded futures and options and financial protection.

Shane's location

Oakley
HP18
United Kingdom

Shane is located in Oakley and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs.

The real value of financial planning goes beyond choosing the right investment or pension. It is about giving you clarity, confidence and control over your future. My role is to organise your finances around your goals, help you understand and manage risk and ensure your money is working as hard as it can.

Every client has a unique story. I take the time to understand what matters to you, your values and your long-term ambitions. With this insight, I develop a clear plan and stay by your side to keep it on track.

I will help you make sense of your finances, put practical investment plans in place and monitor your progress so you always know where you stand.

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 05 March 2026.