Retirement Stage: Ages 65+

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Financial advisers providing financial planning services can call upon a generic framework to inform them of the likely advice and services required based on the client’s age. However, this framework must be combined with tailored services which consider the individual and their own life experiences and objectives. Although the framework on its own isn’t the optimum way to provide financial planning services, it functions as a starting point for advisers.

Those who have entered retirement may believe they no longer need financial planning services. These types of services are typically considered beneficial as a way to plan for retirement. Yet, they can still be beneficial during retirement and in the later stages of life, which are often referred to as the wealth decumulation stage.

Financial planning services for retirees

Most retirees will be enjoying their retirement with the money they accumulated from savings and investments during the previous years and decades. Hopefully, these decisions have enabled the retiree to enjoy the type of lifestyle they were striving to achieve in retirement. Due to a myriad of possible reasons, retirees might need further financial planning services to manage their retirement income – or even maximise ongoing savings and investments.

Other financial planning services for early retirees often include:

  • Estate planning
  • Wealth transfer strategies
  • Equity release

Many retirees wish to gift some of their wealth to younger family members at this stage of life. Yet, there can be implications of gifting money in some ways. There could be more tax-efficient and beneficial methods that can be discussed with a financial adviser.

Those who are not experiencing the quality of life in retirement they had expected also have options available. If the retiree is a homeowner, they may now qualify for equity release products which provide tax-free money to help fund retirement with no monthly repayments. These can be discussed with a qualified adviser.

Managing the unexpected

Another benefit of using financial planning in retirement is to plan for unforeseen but possible events, especially those associated with health and well-being. A medical diagnosis can put a strain on retirement finances but can be planned for within financial advice services. This includes medical insurance considerations and other techniques.

 
 
 
 

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Andrea - mid 50s

business owner

I came to see Josh not only helping me plan for my retirement but also in helping me look after a Trust fund for my Nieces. Josh is always quick to respond to queries and deals with all requests in a timely and efficient manner. I feel very comfortable in the fact that if I ask for something to be done or need some advice he ALWAYS delivers.
I have not always had this service from other financial advisors. I would happily recommend Josh to anyone needing financial support.

 

Trevor

Power of Attorney

Following our mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis and admission into a residential care home, my sister and I were looking for financial advice on the options available to fund her care. Our main concern before speaking with Josh was finding an adviser who would provide us with sound financial advice.
Josh provided us with various funding options relating to our mother's residential care provision. These options gave my sister and I the information we needed to determine the best way forward in respect of funding our mother's care needs. Josh provided clear, concise, and timely financial advice, and responses to all our questions were swift, friendly, and easy to understand. He also went out of his way to secure an immediate needs care annuity within the timescales required to meet my mother's urgent funding needs.
My sister and I received excellent support from Warwick Road Financial Services and believe that, without Josh's assistance, we would have struggled to achieve a successful outcome.
My sister and I have a cautious approach when it comes to making major financial decisions. We believe the approach used, and the advice offered by Warwick Road Financial Services, would be of benefit to people who, like us, have a cautious approach when it comes to financial matters.

Darren

IT professional – requiring and receiving ongoing Pre-retirement advice

I approached Jethro several years ago because my wife and I really hadn’t paid any attention to our pension planning. Jethro helped us by identifying various plans from previous employers, and a personal plan that I’d left to stagnate from my contracting days.
The result was that Jethro managed to consolidate all these into single managed portfolios for each of us. One thing we really liked was his clear explanation, regular communication, and friendly but professional approach. He explained things to us in language we could both understand. We found the experience very easy to navigate thanks to Jethro’s detailed and clear explanation and guidance.
We would recommend Jethro to people who need a full-service pension professional to guide them clearly and safely through their options and manage the entire process for them.

Miss Parker

I instructed Claire Adams from Warwick Road Financial services to assist me with consolidating my various pensions into one with Quilter.
Claire took care of everything on my behalf and kept me updated at all times.  Clare was extremely professional, efficient and explained everything in great detail. 
As I was so impressed I also took out life cover, which again Claire found the best deal and it was set up almost instantly.
I would highly recommend Claire to future clients, friends and family as I know they will receive a first-class Service.

Steve

58, Director

We originally approached Lawrence because we were looking for help with our insurance/mortgage and general finances, whilst in our early 20’s.
Before we had met you, we were concerned about obtaining financial advice from somebody who we didn’t know or wasn’t recommended, due to a family members previous bad experience.
Lawrence helped us by putting us at ease, explaining everything in layman’s terms, so that we understood the advice and were always given opportunities to wait, delay or decline any plans that were offered.
As a result, almost 30 years later we still see Lawrence at least once per year to discuss our current situation and our plans. We are in an excellent position financially regarding our mortgage, savings and pensions, largely thanks to Lawrence.
One thing I really like is the trustworthy and friendly attitude he has always shown towards us.
I found the experience very comforting, knowing that our finances were being taken care of by a professional and that our long-term plans were reachable.
The sort of person that would benefit most from using them would be a young couple, starting out in their careers, as we were when we first met Lawrence.

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