Understand more about financial advice

  • Get a more in-depth idea of what it’s all about
  • Learn about the costs of advice and the potential value it offers
  • Start thinking about your own financial plans

Be prepared for your financial advice journey

Knowing which direction to take with the money you’ve saved and invested over the years can be confusing. Having financial advice can point a clear way forward. But before you dip your toe in, take the time to understand what it is, how it works, and how much it costs. Our articles delve into different aspects of advice, to help decide if it could be right for you.

Advance care planning

Find out more about advance care planning and whether it's right for you.

What’s the difference between financial guidance and advice?

Explore the difference between advice and guidance, independent and restricted in our financial advice guide.

What is a defined benefit pension?

A defined benefit pension is a type of workplace pension that guarantees you an income for retirement. Read on to find out more.

Inheritance tax – what it is and how it works

From thresholds and allowances to rates, exemptions and gifts; our simple guide will help you get to grips with inheritance tax.

Financial advice costs explained

Find out more about the different charges you may need to consider before taking financial advice.

Defined benefit (DB) pensions versus defined contribution (DC) pensions

What is it that sets defined benefit pensions and defined contribution pensions apart?

Helping you with estate planning

Find your way around tricky estate planning words and where to begin with some help from our guide.

What you need to know about defined benefit transfers

If you have a defined benefit pension, you may be able to transfer it into a defined contribution pension. Read on to find out more.

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Discover more about financial advice by scheduling a free, no-obligation chat with the Customer Wealth Engagement Team.

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If you've got pension or investment savings of £150k or more, the Customer Wealth Engagement Team can help explore if financial advice is right for you. Give them a call for a no-fee, no-obligation chat, or book a call back.

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