Financial advice
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Not everyone knows finance inside out, especially when it comes to pensions. It’s easy to sweep it under the carpet but getting the right advice as soon as you can could ensure you live the lifestyle you want after you stop working.
If you’re saving for the future or considering your options at retirement, but feel you need some help, we’re here with a team of qualified advisers who can get you on track.
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This short video explains how our financial advice service works, the value and benefits, and how easy it is to arrange a no-obligation chat to decide on the next step.Advice tailored just for you
It all starts with a conversation. A chat. One that's focused on you, your hopes and ambitions for you and your family's future.
Our local male and female advisers can help you answer questions like:
- How can I achieve the retirement I’d like?
- I have a final salary (defined benefit) pension - what options do I have?
- How soon can I retire?
- Would combining my pensions be a good idea?
Things to think about:
- Recommendations will be for Aviva’s range of products
- If our advice service isn't right for you, we can put you in touch with one of our carefully selected partners
Gold Standard for defined benefit transfers
We're one of the few companies authorised to advise and arrange defined benefit transfers.
What’s more, we’re accredited with the Gold Standard in pension transfers by the Personal Finance Society, the professional body dedicated to building trust in the financial planning profession.
What our financial advice service offers
We’re here to help. You don’t need to be an Aviva customer to ask us for advice.
- No charge for your first meeting
Nothing to pay for a chat with an expert and no obligation to carry on if it’s not for you.
- Simple, understandable charges
Our charges will be fully explained in the first meeting, so you know what you’ll be paying for if you do decide to proceed. - Final salary or defined benefit review service
Review your final salary, or defined benefit pension to understand whether it’s still right for you and your financial future. Our defined benefits advisory team has been accredited with the Pension Transfer Gold Standard from the Personal Finance Society.
- Take your time to decide
Our advisers will give you the time you need to make any financial decisions because it’s important you feel happy you’re doing the right thing with your money. - Local female and male advisers you can trust
Our experts are a diverse team of female and male advisers based across the UK. - Continued support
Your circumstances can change over time, so if you choose our annual review service, we can help to make sure your financial plans continue to meet your needs.
Our handy guide to financial advice
Our easy-to-understand guide helps explain more about financial advice and our service.
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If you'd like to find out more about how financial advice can help you, book a call back. A qualified Aviva financial adviser will contact you within two working days to discuss your situation and the next steps, including the charge for advice. Please note the call will be from a mobile number.
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