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Read moreHere’s a little action plan to get you going:
Ask about the service they receive, the fees they pay. Bear in mind though you may have different requirements and a different level of investment.
Some advisors will offer their service to anyone, whereas others will have a minimum investment value. Others may specialise in specific sorts of client eg. business owners or companies.
If you are looking for specific help, such as investigating a pension transfer, then be sure to enquire if the firm has the right specialists to advise you.
See if they have any additional external accreditation such as British Standard 8577 or ISO 222222 to back up their claims of good service and investment process.
I think by the time you’ve cross-referenced the answers to each of these you’ll have whittled down your selection to one or two advisors who seem the most professionally competent and operate within a supportive and reputable firm.
All of this is a very rational and sensible process when you are dealing with money matters. Though bear in mind research shows time and again we make decisions far more on an emotional basis than we might at first think.
In this regard, instinct can serve you well in sussing out which out of your shortlist are really interested in you . . . not just your money.
Interested in finding out more?
Seeking a second opinion on your financial future costs you nothing.
Simply call our friendly team on 0121 355 4455 or drop us an email to
appointments@oaklandswealth.com to arrange a confidential chat.
Oaklands Wealth Management, founded by Helen Blackburn in 2004 advises
clients across the UK on retirement planning, pensions & investments.
Her firm holds British Standard BS 8577 for client service & investment process.
Minimum investment is £500,000 (£650,000 for pension transfers).
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“Deciding to retire early I needed professional ongoing advice to navigate our financial future. Upon visiting Oaklands, the options were clearly explained and a risk analysis undertaken. Even during these strange times, regular reviews and conversations are taking place and I felt I made the right decision choosing Oaklands.”
“Helen is outstanding in her knowledge of the pension ‘minefield’ and immediately gave us a feeling of ease when discussing, what is after all, the rest of our financial lives. From the very first e-mail to the ‘sit down’ you have with her, everything is done in plain English. Helen is a model professional in this field.”
No half measures. We don’t set it up then leave you all at sea. We manage your investments ongoing and hold ourselves accountable for steering you through your financial journey.
This phrase came from a client who said that’s exactly what we felt like to him, he said “you are like a friend or good neighbour who’s always got my best interests at heart.”
Whatever the reason you come to us we care. We really care. Like it’s our own money.
Tidying up bit and bobs of pensions and putting them neatly in a pot you have full control over.
Maybe transferring a final salary pension if your objectives are better met with your own pension.
Making sure you get all the tax efficiencies legally available to you to enhance your money.
Pointing the microscope on 3,000+ funds and finding the best ones to secure your retirement.