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Financial planning doesn’t stop the day you finish work. It becomes more important than ever as you juggle your everyday expenses, investments and pensions. It’s not uncommon for people to spend as long in retirement as they did at work, so it’s a good idea to make sure your finances are in top shape and working effectively.

You may be wondering whether your savings and investments are working as they should, or perhaps you are thinking more about the future of your loved ones and providing for them. Everyone’s concerns in retirement are unique, and it’s our job to listen to your worries and find solutions.

Questions you might have

How can I be more tax-efficient?

There are many ways to improve tax efficiency, but it’s all about what works for you.

We will advise you on any changes you need to make to your pensions and investments to improve tax efficiency, providing you with the income you need and maximising the legacy you leave.

Tax planning advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Will my partner have sufficient income if they die after me?

Planning for the future is still important in retirement, and you need to consider what will happen to your income should your partner outlive you.

It’s a difficult subject to talk about, but we deal with it with care and compassion, bringing together both parties to decide the best route to take.

Are my savings and investments structured appropriately?

Your savings and investments have been working away in the background for many years, but have you ever taken the time to check that they are working for you?

That’s one of the benefits of working with us. We dedicate our time to looking at them in depth and making any necessary recommendations.

Should I make gifts to loved ones now?

Passing your wealth on to loved ones is one of the greatest gifts you’ll make. However, you want to ensure that it doesn’t come at a cost to your personal finances.

We’ll establish if and how much you can afford to give to loved ones and legitimately reduce future Inheritance Tax bills.

Tax planning advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Can I still reach my retirement goals?

Even while you are in retirement, it’s never too late to reevaluate your finances to reach your goals.

Together, we will discuss what you’d like to achieve and put a plan in motion to help you get there.

How we'll help

There are many ways to improve tax efficiency, but it’s all about what works for you.

We will advise you on any changes you need to make to your pensions and investments to improve tax efficiency, providing you with the income you need and maximising the legacy you leave.

Tax planning advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

How we'll help

Planning for the future is still important in retirement, and you need to consider what will happen to your income should your partner outlive you.

It’s a difficult subject to talk about, but we deal with it with care and compassion, bringing together both parties to decide the best route to take.

How we'll help

Your savings and investments have been working away in the background for many years, but have you ever taken the time to check that they are working for you?

That’s one of the benefits of working with us. We dedicate our time to looking at them in depth and making any necessary recommendations.

How we'll help

Passing your wealth on to loved ones is one of the greatest gifts you’ll make. However, you want to ensure that it doesn’t come at a cost to your personal finances.

We’ll establish if and how much you can afford to give to loved ones and legitimately reduce future Inheritance Tax bills.

Tax planning advice is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

How we'll help

Even while you are in retirement, it’s never too late to reevaluate your finances to reach your goals.

Together, we will discuss what you’d like to achieve and put a plan in motion to help you get there.

A pension is a long term investment. The fund value may fluctuate and can go down. Your eventual income may depend upon the size of the fund at retirement, future interest rates and tax legislation.

Explore the possibilities

We want you to sit back and enjoy your retirement without any lingering financial worries. We’ll take the weight off your shoulders and look at your existing plans, income and expenditure, and regularly review your retirement fund to make sure it suits your ever-changing needs.

No matter what people tell you, it’s never too late to realise your retirement goals.

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Richard Chinn
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We contacted Wholesome Financial Planning following mediocre service from our previous financial adviser. We had worked with Matt and Lucy previously and had no doubts about their professionalism, attention to detail, sound advice, excellent communication and speedy follow up on actions. As expected, Matt has been superb and given us total confidence that we made the right decision.
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C S
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Matt is very professional and has a calm way of communicating, which is important and reassuring. He explains everything clearly and patiently and responds to emails quickly. Fees were clear from the start and I experience him and the service I receive as steady and trustworthy. Highly recommended!
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Angela Garwood
150 days ago
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Lucy was recommended to us by a friend and was absolutely brilliant throughout. My parents needed guidance with a life insurance policy and she made a rather complex process much more straightforward. She updated us on her progress throughout and communicated clearly and efficiently what we needed to do. She was very reassuring, answering all of their queries and helping my parents understand the more complex elements to the policy. We highly recommend Lucy. Thank you Lucy for all your excellent and thorough work!
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Ruth Page
324 days ago
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I contacted Wholesome Financial Planning through recommendation of a friend. I asked if it was possible to have a home visit as my husband is disabled. There was no problem and Lucy visited us within 2weeks. Having a pension issue, she managed to explain to us simply and clearly how to solve this ourselves. As we are both over 80 years old, it was refreshing to have Lucy explain (what was for us a complicated issue)in simple terms how to solve it. We like to thank Lucy and Wholesome Financial Planning for a five Star Service.
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Kay Wright
434 days ago
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Excellent advice and guidance . It is clear Lucy is very knowledgeable in the areas of pensions and investing and has worked very hard to ensure her client base is well looked after . I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing advice or guidance on pensions and pension planning.
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Daisy Chains
632 days ago
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Lucy provided initial advice. Her communication and response times were excellent based on a very clear pricing structure. Lucy provided clear and concise explanations and was patient when we asked questions. We received clear documentation and explanation of her recommendations.
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M Mayes
726 days ago
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We consulted Lucy after having recently retired. Lucy gave us a forecast that helped us to understand whether or not our retirement income was sufficient for our needs. She helped with consolidating separate pension 'pots' into one that can be monitored/managed online and in a fund that better suits our needs. Lucy gave us useful tools that supported with analysing our spending and our priorities for the immediate and longer term future. She arranged several meetings to listen to our needs, including attitude to risk, so that she understood them fully before providing us with advice which she was careful to ensure we understood. She also advised us about key points in the future when we should review if we did not take up the option of an annual review with her. Very satisfied customer!

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