A clear plan in five simple steps.
We'll help you understand where you are today, decide where you want to be and build a plan to get you there.
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01
Initial review
Starting with you.
We take the time to understand your circumstances, your objectives and any concerns, then build a clear picture of where you stand today.
In your first conversation we'll ask about your current position, what you're hoping for and anything that worries you, and we'll capture it all so nothing gets lost. From there we look at your assets and liabilities, income and spending, and your existing pensions, savings and protection, and set them against what you've told us you want.
02
Research
Weighing up your options.
We research the relevant market for the solutions that suit your objectives and attitude to risk, rather than choosing from a narrow list.
Because we're independent, our recommendations come from a comprehensive and fair analysis of the market, not a panel of preferred providers. We look at cost, suitability and how each option fits with what you already have, and we assess your attitude to risk properly so the investment approach matches it.
03
Plan
A plan that joins everything together.
We present our recommendations, explain how each part supports your objectives and agree the final plan with you in writing.
Every plan is different because every client is. Where it helps, we'll use cashflow planning to show how the recommendations play out over time, and we'll show how the investment approach matches your attitude to risk. You'll see what we charge before you decide, and nothing proceeds until you've had time to consider it.
04
Implementation
We take care of the detail.
If you choose to go ahead, we make the arrangements and manage the process until every plan and policy is in place.
This involves third parties and can take a little time, so we'll handle the paperwork, chase the providers and keep you informed along the way. You'll always know who to speak to.
05
Ongoing
A plan that moves with your life.
We're here whenever life presents a new opportunity or challenge, reviewing your plan with you and adjusting it as your circumstances change.
Our ongoing advice service is typically charged in line with the assets we manage for you, and we'll explain exactly how that works before you commit. Each review looks at whether the plan is still doing what you need and what, if anything, should change.
Good advice starts with a conversation.
We believe the best financial plans come from understanding people properly, so that's always where we begin.
Your life sets the agenda
Your pensions, investments and tax position are only part of the picture. What matters is what you want them to do for you, so we start there and let the financial decisions follow.
Evidence over opinion
Our investment approach is grounded in long-term evidence rather than forecasts or trends. We build diversified portfolios designed for your goals and your tolerance for risk, and we don't chase the market.
Fair value, clearly explained
You'll know what we charge and what you receive for it before you commit to anything. We review our fees against the service we provide, because that's what fair value means.
A relationship, not a transaction
Plans change because lives do. We stay with you, reviewing and adjusting as your circumstances evolve, so the plan is as relevant in ten years as it is today.
Independent and accountable
As an independent, directly authorised firm, we recommend from across the market and answer for our own advice.
What to expect when we first talk.
A relaxed conversation about you and what you want, with no obligation to go any further.
The first meeting usually takes 30 to 45 minutes, in person at one of our offices or by video, whichever suits you. We'll ask about your circumstances, your family and your plans, and listen to anything that's on your mind. You don't need to prepare much, though it helps to have a rough picture of your pensions, savings and any policies you hold.
By the end you'll know whether we're the right fit, and so will we. If we are, we'll agree the next step together.
Clear about what we charge.
You'll know what our advice costs before you commit to anything, and you'll never be surprised by a fee.
The first conversation is complimentary. If we go on to work together, we'll set out our charges in writing before you make any decision, so you can weigh what you'd pay against what you'd receive.
There are usually two parts. An initial fee for the work of reviewing your position and building your plan, and an ongoing fee for looking after it, typically charged as a percentage of the assets we manage for you. We'll explain both in plain terms, and we review our fees regularly against the service we provide, because that's what fair value means.
Independent planners
Directly FCA authorised
Chartered Financial Planners
STEP-qualified specialists
Local advice, UK wide
9.0/10
Client feedback score
All-time average
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Let's talk about what's next for you.
The first conversation is complimentary, with no obligation to proceed.
