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Investment support and planning
Managing your portfolio. Making your first investment. And everything in between. You’ll get the right guidance from us.
Growing your wealth
Investing your money is an investment in your future. The trouble is that it’s easy to get things wrong, no matter how experienced you are. With the help of our seasoned professionals, you’ll stay on track.
When you meet with us, we’ll discuss every aspect of your life, both personal and financial. Then, together, we’ll work out how investing could help you reach your goals more quickly or easily.
Clear, no-nonsense investment advice
An approach free from restrictions or bias
The highest levels of expertise and insight
How we help
“I don’t have an up-to-date financial plan in place”
“I’m not sure how investing affects my tax position”
“I feel uncertain about the level of risk I should take”
Your lifestyle and personal happiness should inform your investing style, not the other way around. Because our approach is focused on you and doing what’s right for your circumstances, we’ll never do anything on your behalf that you’re uncomfortable with.
“I want some tips on handling my own investments”
The value of your investments can go down as well as up, so you could get back less than you invested.
What clients say
Since 1984, we’ve been delighting clients with our honest, empathetic approach to financial planning. But don’t just take our word for it. Here, you’ll find feedback and comments from PenLife clients in their own words. See for yourself what they say about their experience with us.
98.290%
of clients were satisfied that we understood their needs, aims, and objectives
94.440%
of clients believe that working with us has helped or will help them achieve their financial goals
92.910%
would recommend us to their friends, family, or colleagues
Initial consultation
The most important part of the process is the first meeting. This gives you the opportunity to meet us and ask any initial questions you may have. It also gives us the chance to learn more about you, including your life goals and financial aims and concerns. At the end of this meeting, you’ll be more aware of your options, how we might be able to help you, and what the next steps could be.
Full financial review
Sometimes, this stage will follow on directly from the initial discussion. In other cases, it’ll be a separate meeting. We’ll gather all your personal and financial details to help us understand your present position. If existing plans are in place, we’ll write to the relevant companies to ensure we have the information required to confirm your options, make our suggestions, and formulate a plan.
Ongoing service
If you decide to proceed with our recommendations, we’ll deal with any applications and transfers on your behalf, so you don't need to worry about a thing. Going forward, we’ll get together at your convenience for annual reviews, giving you the opportunity to let us know of any changes or planned changes to your personal circumstances. We’ll also review your plans to ensure they still meet your needs and are on track.
Presentation and recommendation
Once we’ve gathered everything we need and reviewed your overall circumstances, we’ll invite you back for a further meeting. Here, we can talk you through your current arrangements, put forward any recommendations we have, and explain how they fit into your plans. You’ll be provided with a report detailing our recommendations in full.
1. Initial consultation
The most important part of the process is the first meeting. This gives you the opportunity to meet us and ask any initial questions you may have. It also gives us the chance to learn more about you, including your life goals and financial aims and concerns. At the end of this meeting, you’ll be more aware of your options, how we might be able to help you, and what the next steps could be.
2. Full financial review
Sometimes, this stage will follow on directly from the initial discussion. In other cases, it’ll be a separate meeting. We’ll gather all your personal and financial details to help us understand your present position. If existing plans are in place, we’ll write to the relevant companies to ensure we have the information required to confirm your options, make our suggestions, and formulate a plan.
4. Ongoing service
If you decide to proceed with our recommendations, we’ll deal with any applications and transfers on your behalf, so you don't need to worry about a thing. Going forward, we’ll get together at your convenience for annual reviews, giving you the opportunity to let us know of any changes or planned changes to your personal circumstances. We’ll also review your plans to ensure they still meet your needs and are on track.
3. Presentation and recommendation
Once we’ve gathered everything we need and reviewed your overall circumstances, we’ll invite you back for a further meeting. Here, we can talk you through your current arrangements, put forward any recommendations we have, and explain how they fit into your plans. You’ll be provided with a report detailing our recommendations in full.
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