The Pension Planner

Independent Financial Adviser Northbridge House, Elm Street, Burnley, Lancs, BB10 1PD

First meeting at adviser's own cost

Response rating

9.8 /10

18th November 2019

With ever changing legislation, retirement options can be at best confusing. Take advice from retirement specialists at The Pension Planner

We can advise you on

Pensions & retirement
- Annuity purchase
- Auto enrolment
- Pension consolidation
- Pension drawdown
- Pensions & divorce
- Pensions & retirement planning
- Pensions review
- Pensions transfer
- SIPPs
- Stakeholder
Financial planning
- Wealth management
Investments
- Ethical investments
- ISA / Unit Trusts / OEICs
- Investing for income
- Investment trusts
- OEICs
- Offshore investments
- Socially responsible investments
- Traded endowment policies
- Unit trusts
Savings
- Lump sum
- Regular savings
Insurance & protection
- Critical illness
- Income protection insurance
- Life insurance
Tax & trust planning
- Capital gains tax
- Estate planning
- Income tax
- Taxation planning
Business
- Corporate pension
- Employee benefits
- Group Pension/Stakeholder

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Meet our advisers

Nicholas Pratt Dip PFS

Director

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MAQ - Mortgage Advice Qualification (CII)

This qualification assessed the knowledge and understanding of the UK regulation environment in the financial services industry together with types of mortgage products and repayment options and the giving of mortgage advice.

R04 - Pensions and Retirement Planning (CII)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of an ability to analyse pension and retirement planning issues.

ER1 - Equity Release (CII)

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the different types of equity release products, risks to the consumer associated with equity release and application of suitable equity release solutions according to the circumstances of different customers.

HR1 - Home Reversion Plans (CII)

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the legislative and regulatory position of home reversion plans and their place in the advice process.

J01 - Personal Tax (CII)

At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of: the basic structure of the tax system and self-assessment; the main taxes on income and capital that may be charged on individuals, the self-assessment system and how tax liabilities are computed; impact of residence and domicile on an individuals liability to UK tax.

CertPFS (DM) - Certificate Personal Finance Society (PFS)

To achieve the CertPFS (DM) and individual needs to pass 2 diploma units in Regulation and ethics and Discretionary Investment Management

J08 - Financial Planning Practice (CII)

This qualification helps advisers develop and demonstrate their financial planning capabilities.

Andrew Hursthouse BA(Hons)Financial Services

Director

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CF4 - Retirement Planning (CII)

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of the various pension products, the pension tax regime and retirement needs.

R03 - Personal Taxation (CII)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of the UK taxation system, and the ability to analyse the taxation treatment of individuals and trusts during the investment advice process.

R04 - Pensions and Retirement Planning (CII)

This qualification assesses a knowledge and understanding of an ability to analyse pension and retirement planning issues.

J05 - Pension Income Options (CII)

At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: process of decumulating pension funds and the main issues for clients and advisers; main choices facing members of pensions schemes during decumulation; features, risks and tax treatment of the secured pension option; features, risks and tax treatment of the unsecured pension option; features, risks and tax treatment of phased retirement; features, risks and tax treatment of the alternatively secured pension option.

J04 - Pension Funding Options (CII)

At the end of this unit, candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the: main tax and legal frameworks that govern the accumulation phase of building up retirement benefits under registered pension schemes; features of defined contribution and defined benefit pensions; choices faced by early leavers and use of transfer value analysis; State retirement benefits available, including the risks and suitability of contracting out of the State Second Pension.

CF3 - Financial Protection (CII)

This examination assesses a knowledge and understanding of financial protection plans.

CF1 - UK financial services, regulation & ethics (CII)

This exam accesses understanding of the financial services industry including regulation and legislation.

Where to find us

Northbridge House, Elm Street, Burnley, Lancs, BB10 1PD

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About us

We truly value our clients and take pride in the work we do. We ensure delivery of the promises we make, and have a strong emphasis on client service. It is these fundamental qualities, along with our expertise, knowledge and experience that sets us apart from the others. We build long lasting and trusted relationships with our clients and provide financial advice in Sheffield and surrounding areas. Our careful attention to detail along with a friendly, plain English approach, ensures our clients value us as much as we do them.
The Pension Planner is truly independent therefore we can utilise companies throughout the whole financial market. This enables us to offer personalised solutions, in our informative yet friendly, relaxed manner.
We ensure our charges are transparent, clients are made aware of these in writing at the very beginning. We will never charge for our time if we cannot help or you do not wish to proceed with our advice.
We are proud to hold a 5 star rating on Trustpilot, so please take a look at what our existing clients have to say about us.

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Our services

We help many clients each year plan their retirement strategies in the Sheffield area. Whether they are coming up to retirement and requiring an income, or a number of years away and looking to put plans in place to retire in the comfort they desire.
When you contact The Pension Planner, one of our highly qualified advisers, or trained specialists will answer your enquiry. Our approach ensures that you are offered advice that is expertly tailored to meet your exact requirements.

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We can advise you on

Pensions & retirement
- Annuity purchase
- Auto enrolment
- Pension consolidation
- Pension drawdown
- Pensions & divorce
- Pensions & retirement planning
- Pensions review
- Pensions transfer
- SIPPs
- Stakeholder
Financial planning
- Wealth management
Investments
- Ethical investments
- ISA / Unit Trusts / OEICs
- Investing for income
- Investment trusts
- OEICs
- Offshore investments
- Socially responsible investments
- Traded endowment policies
- Unit trusts
Savings
- Lump sum
- Regular savings
Insurance & protection
- Critical illness
- Income protection insurance
- Life insurance
Tax & trust planning
- Capital gains tax
- Estate planning
- Income tax
- Taxation planning
Business
- Corporate pension
- Employee benefits
- Group Pension/Stakeholder

Advice methods

Telephone
Face to face

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Minimum wealth (income/assets)

£20,000

Minimum pension value

£20,000

Minimum mortgage value

£0

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