Founded in 2004 by former pension scheme managers who got tired of watching people receive bad advice.
Twenty years ago, our founder Sarah Mitchell was managing a large corporate pension scheme. Every week, she'd watch employees make decisions about their retirement based on incomplete information, aggressive sales tactics, or sheer confusion.
The industry was built to serve product providers, not the people whose futures depended on getting it right.
So she left. Built a practice that works differently. One where advice isn't tied to commissions, where complexity gets translated instead of weaponized, and where your retirement plan is designed around your lifeānot around what earns us the highest fee.
We don't sell products. We don't receive commissions from pension providers. We get paid by you, for advice that serves only your interests.
Financial services love jargon because it creates dependency. We use plain language because informed clients make better decisions.
Some advisors push urgency to close deals. We recognize that good pension planning happens over years, not sales meetings.
We don't chase market trends or promise unrealistic returns. Our recommendations are grounded in decades of research and regulatory best practice.
Former pension scheme manager with 25+ years in retirement planning. Chartered Financial Planner and SIPP specialist.
Defined benefit transfer specialist. Previously worked with NHS pension scheme. Focuses on public sector transitions.
Tax optimization expert with background in HMRC compliance. Specializes in pension tax relief and drawdown strategies.
We are authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Our firm reference number is available on the FCA register.
Members of the Personal Finance Society and bound by their code of ethics. All advisors hold Diploma-level qualifications minimum.
We maintain comprehensive professional indemnity insurance covering all advice provided to clients.
Our team completes ongoing professional development annually to stay current with pension legislation and market changes.
Free, no-obligation discussion about your current pension situation and retirement goals. We listen more than we talk.
We gather all your pension information, track down old pots, analyze statements, and build a complete picture of where you stand.
We present our findings in plain English with clear recommendations, projected outcomes, and honest discussion of risks.
Once you're comfortable with the plan, we handle the paperwork, coordinate with providers, and manage the transition.
Pensions aren't set-and-forget. We offer annual reviews to adjust for life changes, market conditions, and new opportunities.
Independent, qualified, and focused on outcomes that matter to you.
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