Planning for retirement
Planning a good retirement for clients.
At Hanson Financial Services, we recognise that pensions are a complex area of financial planning. Many people also fail to realise that getting independent pension advice sooner can help them make decisions that will leave them more comfortable in the long term.
As a result, many people put off important decisions which can diminish their lifestyle in retirement later. The reality is that the sooner you start preparing, the better for your retirement. Our team is at hand to help you navigate the complex landscape of pension planning, pointing out pitfalls and areas of opportunity.
Quite often, the feedback we get from clients after we review their financial plan is: “I never thought that option was possible!” Perhaps you can retire earlier than you previously imagined, or maybe there are investment choices or pension transfers you can make now which could dramatically increase your pension pot later. Our team can provide the insight and analysis you need to make the right decisions for you and your family.
How it works
Our process is simple. We begin with a free initial consultation where we talk through your retirement strategy, goals and position to date. We also discuss where you want to take these in the future.
After, our team runs a thorough analysis of your pensions and overall financial plan. We consider all the options and then put our comprehensive set of recommendations to you, in a clear and actionable plan which is easy to understand.
Once you have decided on how you want to proceed, we implement the plan and review your portfolio with you regularly, to ensure it moves in the right direction over the long term.
Why Hanson Financial Services?
As an independent pension advisor, we pride ourselves on giving authorised and regulated advice to help people with their retirement planning. We work with you to establish where you want your retirement income to come from, from pensions, savings to other investments. Whether you have defined benefits or defined contribution pensions, we work with you to find the best solution for you, your family and your future.
Frequentley Asked Questions
Pension advice that is suited to your personal circumstances has to be given by a pensions advisor and is not free. The cost of this depends on your circumstances, so contact us to find out more.
In most cases, there is no legal requirement to get financial advice for your pension, it can benefit you to know what your pension options are. Advisors offer opportunities to gain new insights and possibilities with the pension pots at your disposal, so speaking to one can help when it comes to your long-term financial situation.
Independent financial advisors (IFAs) who specialise in pensions, like here at Hanson Financial Services, are often the best choice for you to receive pension advice. Advice from IFAs will be tailored to your circumstances. All advice given by financial advisors here at Hanson Financial Services is explained to you without jargon, so you understand what the consequences will be for you and your future.
The main benefit of getting advice is to show you what possibilities are available for your circumstances. You may find that by getting regulated advice there are more options available to you than you had expected, which will leave you open to having a higher retirement income, securing you the lifestyle you want.
Other benefits include getting a plan to ensure all your goals and needs are met, both in the short and long term, as well as getting advice on the best decisions for choices that are difficult and complicated.
If you are asking yourself questions about what your retirement income will be, or whether you should consolidate your pension pots, getting advice can help with making these decisions.
Guidance provides you with information about what options are available to you but doesn’t make recommendations about what the best option for you is. This means that when you are offered free, impartial guidance, it is not the same as receiving advice from a pensions advisor as it will not tell you how you should proceed in order to make the most of what you currently have.
Advice is tailored to you and your circumstances and often comes with a plan that is created to meet your goals and needs, including a range of products that will help you. Another thing to consider is that advice is regulated, while guidance is not, so you will not receive any support from the Financial Conduct Authority if you have problems.
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