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