Sound like you?

Soon-to-be retiree


Retirement shouldn’t be about slowing down – it’s about revving up for a new life! We simplify retirement planning, making it easy to understand so you can live your golden years to the fullest.

Know the feeling?

Something has changed, and retirement has begun to feel real.
Finances have been your focus; but how will you spend your time?
You’re always a little cautious about making the wrong call.
You're wondering if you’ve saved enough to live the life you want.

How we can help you


Retirement might be on the horizon, but there’s no need to panic. We’re here to help you avoid rash decisions and poor investment choices driven by fear.

We add the most value in a place you might not expect: the psychology and behaviour behind money. We help you shift your mindset and think differently.

The phrase everyone loves to hear: “tax efficiency.” With the right plan, you can make more of your retirement investments and keep what you’ve worked hard for.

A financial plan is at the core of our work and everything else feeds into it. And it’s not just about your future; it’s part of your life right now and grows with you over time.

We’re not quite investigators, but we will ask you a bunch of questions about your goals – many of which you’ve probably never thought about before.

We stick around to keep you on track. You never have to worry, as we’ll work hard in the background to ensure everything keeps ticking along nicely.


Financial freedom starts with facing the numbers, not avoiding them

High fives from our clients

Simon has been our family’s financial planner for more than a decade. He’s always paid thorough attention to the details of our situations, with each generation having different needs. We feel confident in his advice and secure in the coherent plans we have devised with his expert assistance.


Benedick

Simon has provided me with pension and investment advice for the last 15 years. It is essential these are handled with professionalism and importantly trust. Simon has provided both.


Rob W, London

Mark put us at ease and explained clearly the importance of adopting a sound pension investment strategy. Mark’s close way of working with clients was invaluable, given his knowledge of historical investment data and real-time global market knowledge.


Brian C

I knew I needed help to manage my finances after my husband died. Simon came to see me and realised very quickly the position I was in. He carefully explained everything, discussed what types of investments I’d prefer, and how everything would proceed from there.


Angie CB, Surrey

After a few bad experiences, I wanted someone I could trust, who took my goals (and worries) seriously, and who was in it for the long term. Simon and his team exemplify these qualities. They’ve provided unwavering support and down-to-earth advice.


Helen, London

As a small business owner, I wanted to get the best financial advice to manage my personal finances, especially in advance of retirement. Simon provided advice to maximise the value of my pension and investment, and his highly personalised service has made life easier for us.


B K MacIntyre, Cornwall

Mark provides clear, practical advice tailored to my financial needs. His expertise has been particularly beneficial in helping me navigate the complexities of pension planning, ensuring I make the most tax-efficient decisions for my future.


C Huggett

Simon patiently worked through my many questions and reassured me when I had concerns over market turmoil and long-term fund impacts. His open and collaborative approach has been great and I look forward to many more years working with him and his team.


M T Edwards, Surrey

I needed advice regarding financial planning for retirement and how I should best invest several pension pots and ISAs. Simon guided me through the options and I felt confident to act on his recommendations. I have been very pleased with the results achieved so far.


James D, Essex

Simon has provided timely advice concerning the optimal action for investment opportunities or accessing funds when needed. Despite the challenges from domestic and global events, our portfolios have flourished. We trust Simon's integrity and value his consistently dependable guidance.


Jenny and Mark T, Poole

We'll always be grateful that Mark understands us well enough to advise appropriately. We now have a fixed income that gives us a nice standard of living, and when affordable, we take additional income for the nicer things.


D&T Strain

Following retirement to Thailand, Simon provided help and assistance in what was best for my pensions and investments to retire overseas. I couldn’t navigate these complexities without Simon's expertise and help. His investment advice has always been sound and well-based.


M Saunders

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