Shazana Anwar
Financial Planning Consultant DipPFS in Essex
A little bit about Shazana
I believe that good financial advice is built on trust and long-term relationships. That’s why I take the time to understand my clients - their ambitions, concerns, and what truly matters to them. By getting to know you, I can provide a tailored approach that aligns with your goals, whether it’s planning for retirement, growing your wealth, or ensuring your estate is protected for future generations.
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Get in touch if you’d like to discuss the long-term benefits of including investing in your financial plans.
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An adviser’s insight
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%.
Services
Holistic planning
Establishing and reviewing trusts, complete personal risk management planning, short- and long-term savings and investments.
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.
Qualifications
Diploma in Financial Planning
- The Level 4 Diploma in Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute develops core technical understanding across a broad range of key financial planning areas.
Testimonials
J Higgins
Shazana has been my financial advisor for almost 20 years. When she took over she conducted a complete review of my investment portfolio as my circumstances had changed. After discussing my financial needs and objectives she made a number of very sensible proposals to simplify the management of my portfolio and cut costs.
Significant life events, the death of my wife, retirement, remarriage and establishing my sons in their own homes have been managed in an effective and thoughtful manner. Throughout she has been calm and patient and a fund of good, sensible, advice on the options open to me when changes arose. She also understood my difficulties in making, sometime quite complex, decisions.
L Dale
I have had a good relationship with Shazana for many years now. Initially she advised me on dealing with my financial affairs as a self-employed freelance translator and more recently has given me guidance on organising my income as I move towards retirement. She keeps abreast of what is happening in the financial world in these changing times and all the investments she has recommended to me have proved sound and successful. As a person who is not particularly ‘financially savvy’ I appreciate the way she makes all the arrangements very clear and easy to follow. I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Location
Shazana's location
Essex
RM16
United Kingdom
Shazana is located in Essex and offers expert financial advice to suit your needs. She can also offer services from our central office at 85 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4AB.
More about me
With 17 years of experience in financial advice, I have helped individuals and families navigate important financial decisions with confidence. My approach is always personalised, ensuring that every recommendation is carefully designed to meet your specific needs and aspirations.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I frequently travel to Edinburgh, my hometown, and I have two daughters - one at college and the other at university. I also have a passion for exploring unique and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
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