The power of Financial Advice

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Contrary to a common misconception that advice only benefits the wealthy.

Changing lives for the better

*International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) long-term study

Carried out with two groups, people that considered themselves ‘affluent’ or ‘just getting by’ for an extensive view of people's finances and measure the long-term impact.

ILC-UK, (International Longevity Centre -UK) ‘The value of advice’ report, 2017. The research explored the impact of financial advice between 2001-2006 on financial outcomes in 2014-2016. Due to the fact this study was carried out over such a long period, it is the latest data available. 

Making your money work harder

Advice can help make a big difference to your finances, whether that is through ensuring you’re making the most of tax allowances or tax-efficient investment strategies, choosing different investments or finding the best way for you to access your pension.

Research by the International Longevity Centre (ILC-UK) * has shown that people who take advice increased their wealth by a staggering £47,000 over ten years. The study was carried out over a long-time frame to get an extensive view of people's finances and measure the long-term impact.

Importantly, this research also helps break down a common misconception that advice is only for the wealthy. The study was carried out with two groups, those that considered themselves ‘affluent’ and those that considered themselves ‘just getting by’.

Those in the ‘just getting by’ group actually saw a greater positive impact from financial advice than the affluent group helping to demonstrate that whatever your financial circumstances you could benefit from speaking to an expert.

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Make the most of tax allowances
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Choose different investments
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Find the best way for you to access your pension

Unlocking peace of mind through financial advice

Financial Advice can also create positive emotional benefits. Another study done by the ILC-UK** found that those who taken advice described themselves as having: 

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Improved financial literacy and capability 

through interactions with their financial adviser. 

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Boost in confidence

with a clear, detailed plan of how to achieve their long-term goals, particularly accessing their pension.

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Greater control of their financial future

including a sense of relief that their finances are being reviewed constantly by an expert. 

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Feeling reassurance

knowing that they’re ‘doing the right thing’ by consulting an expert. 

Real stories, real impact - Hear from customers

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Meet Linda

Who felt nervous about geopolitics and the markets, Linda needed advice about how to navigate the situation.

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Meet Jason

After suffering a heartbreaking loss, Jason needed help deciding what to do with his inheritance.

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Meet Claire

Who was at a crossroads in life and needed help making sure her financial plans stayed on track.

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