Pension Planning Advice

 

Vance Financial Management offer an extensive range of advice with pension planning depending on when you start your plan.

What We Can Help You With

  • Setting up a pension plan
  • Reviewing your existing pension plan
  • Pension drawdown
  • Pension consolidation
  • Pension freedoms
  • Annuity advice

Planning for retirement

Firstly, the amount of money the client has available needs to be calculated after which we can offer advice on the various investments that can allow you to enjoy a good retirement as well as investing in funds that will deliver the growth required.

Pension Freedoms

Anyone aged 55+ can take their entire pension savings as a lump sum, the first 25% coming tax free. Taking a lump sum is appealing to many, particularly if there is a need to pay off debt, like a mortgage, however, this will reduce your income during retirement.

Pension Transfer or Consolidation

Ensuring you get the most out of the contributions you’ve made and keeping track of your pension portfolio is important so it remains appropriate to your needs. Consolidation of your pensions is a straightforward way to achieve this, involving moving a number of pension plans into one single plan where possible.

Annuities

Historically, annuities were the primary option to provide income from pensions with 25% of the pension fund taken at retirement, tax free, and the remaining 75% is given to an insurance company. This provides a low-risk, guaranteed income that is consistent or increases until death.

At-Retirement Planning

This is the most important part of planning as there is a wide range of choices to choose from. And some of the choices, like purchasing an annuity are irreversible. Therefore advice should always be sought. Vance Financial Management will guide you through this decision making process that offer choices that are tailored to your needs.

Post-Retirement Planning

Once in retirement, because of the ever changing financial and economic climate, Vance Financial Management provides essential on-going advice to maintain your standard of living.

Also, your circumstances and requirements will change over time. Therefore, at Vance Financial Management, we offer reviews that will provide the support that you need.

*A pension is a long-term investment not normally accessible until age 55 (57 from April 2028 unless the plan has a protected pension age). The value of your investments (and any income from them) can down as well as up which would have an impact on the level of pension benefits available. Your pension income could also be affected by the interest rates at the time you take your benefits. The tax implications of pension withdrawals will be based on your individual circumstances, tax legislation and regulation which are subject to change. You should seek advice to understand your options at retirement.

Vance Financial Management's advice on Pensions & Retirement Planning
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Kind Words from our Clients

David has been financial adviser to my wife and myself for a number of years now.
I have always been impressed by his market knowledge , and desire to find solutions for retirement/investments that are best suited to our personal situation.
In addition,David helped to progress a critical illness claim after a fall at home 5 years ago ,resulting in premature retirement, when the company concerned was less than helpful initially.
His visits are always at a mutually suitable time and date , and David is a friendly and welcome visitor.
His investment suggestions and portfolio changes changes have proven to be good choices to date, and we look forward to David’s advice for years to come..

Dr A M

Doctor
David and his team have been helping me manage my finances for many years now through my working years and now in retirement. I’ve been confident that he has my interests at the forefront of everything he recommends and am happy to recommend him to anyone who needs sound advice.

Dr M G

Doctor
David Vance has been our Financial Adviser since 2013. Over the years he has given us sound advice on our Investments. He has always taken into consideration our views on Risk Factors with positive results.
We feel that we can contact David and his office staff at anytime.

W. & M. R

At our first meeting with David, more than five years ago, he quickly grasped the key issues in our financial situation and provided advice and guidance which has proved to be a very positive foundation for managing transition to retirement.
When circumstances required prioritisation of attention and energy to other areas of our lives, it was reassuring to know he was continuing to monitor and review. He quickly responded to any questions we had and promptly dealt with matters which required attention.
The prospect of challenges ahead is less daunting, knowing that we have his continued support and interest in ensuring positive outcomes in our financial planning.

Dr B. B.

Retired Psychologist
David always gives me exceptional advice, always taking care to make sure he understands my personal requirements. He visits my home at a time convenient to me and on his last visit, he potentially saved me thousands of pounds by working out that I could pay off my mortgage and invest the money saved in a more appropriate pension fund. Win, win! I am a single parent and don’t earn a huge salary. Financial advisers are for everyone though and I am delighted with the advice I have received. See you next year David.

Miss A. M.

HR Manager
Having used Vance Financial Management for several years now I would have no reservations in recommending David and his team to give sound advice on any future investments that any of my family or friends would like to make.

Mrs A.G.

Retired
I have known David Vance for approximately 14 years. Over that period, he has handled my Pensions and Investments. His knowledge and financial advice have stood me in good stead.
I would recommend him to anyone requiring impartial financial advice.

Mr W. O.

Business Owner
We have been clients of David Vance for over 5 yrs now and of all the financial advisers we have been connected with we have found him to be very knowledgeable about the current market and investments that are available. At no time does he put us under any pressure to make a decision but his experience has been invaluable to us and what we want to achieve not only for ourselves but our family. We would highly recommend David and his Company as a Financial Adviser.

Mr J. S.

Retired
I was introduced to David Vance, the Director of Vance Financial Management – just prior to the retiral of Jim Kane – in 2013.
I have always found David to be very professional, knowledgeable and customer focused.
My association with David has become a working relationship where I am happy to share all my private and personal information, in return for the best financial advice available. His advice to date has proved to be sound and I am very pleased with the monies that my investments have accrued over this period.
Dealing with David also makes me relaxed, knowing that he understands my lifestyle, he provides me with individual attention by considering the fine details of my financial position, he considers my future requirements and he always emphasises the possible attached risks.
Honesty and integrity are important factors to me and Vance Financial Management are a company that I highly recommend.

Mr A. W.

Retired
David is helping me reach my financial goals. His knowledge of pensions and other financial products is immense. The value of my pension now is way beyond my expectations – thanks to David’s advice.

Mr M. S.

Retired

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