Pension advice and retirement planning

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  • Pension advice can help you get the most out of your retirement income, helping you on your way to a secure financial future
  • Pension plans can be complicated, with lots of rules and regulations. The Financial Advice team can help to guide you through them, so you can avoid making costly mistakes
  • One size doesn’t fit all. With personalised pension advice, you can create a retirement plan that’s tailored to your circumstances and your retirement goals

Why get pension and retirement advice?

There are so many pension options available that choosing the right path can seem like walking through an overgrown garden maze. At night.

That’s why people come to Aviva Financial Advice for help – we’re here to snip away the branches and hand you a torch, so you can choose your path with confidence.

If you’ve got pension savings of £75,000 or more, a financial adviser can walk you through your options – things like pensions, annuities, and income drawdown – and build a personalised retirement plan just for you.

It doesn't matter who your pensions are with, Aviva Financial Advice is here for everyone.

Investing today could benefit you in the long term. But, as with all investments, there's a risk that the value may fall as well as rise, so you could get back less than you put in.

The benefits of investment and retirement advice

  • Tailored plan

    Your adviser will create a personalised plan just for you, designed around your current situation and your retirement goals

  • Set your level of risk

    All investments entail some risk – but how much to take on is a personal thing. You can talk through exactly how much risk you’re comfortable with before your investment plan is designed

  • A 360-degree view of your pensions

    The savvy move might be to combine your pensions. Your adviser will make sure you have the understanding to make an informed decision

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Why Aviva Financial Advice?

  • The fees are simple and clear. You’ll know exactly how much you’ll pay with no shocks and surprises along the way.
  • You can chat with an adviser online, over the phone, or in person – whichever way works best works best for you.
  • Your adviser will tailor your investment needs – They will understand your attitude to investment risk and the goals and dreams you have for your retirement before they put your plan together.
  • The advisers are salaried, not paid on commission – the only thing they care about is delivering the best quality advice.
  • With the ongoing advice service, you can keep on top of things by opting into monthly update packs.

How to get started

  1. Get in touch
    If your investments are worth £75,000 or more, get in touch to set up a meeting. You can book a time for the team to call you back or give them a buzz.
    0800 092 3107
    Monday to Friday: 9am - 5pm
    Weekends and bank holidays: Closed

    Book a call back
  2. Talk to the team
    Meet your adviser for a chat. There’s no cost and no obligation to go further – it’s just a chance to talk through your financial situation and goals. If your adviser thinks they can help you, they’ll go over the charges before you decide whether to proceed.
  3. Get your plan
    If you decide to go ahead, your adviser will make a recommendation of your best investment options, based on your goals. They’ll explain all your options and you can stay on top of it all with an ongoing advice service.
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How much does pension and retirement advice cost?

There’s no charge for your first meeting with your adviser – it’s completely free. Once you’ve discussed your financial goals, you can decide together whether advice would help you achieve them.

Your adviser will also be upfront and clear about fees from the start, so you can make an informed decision about whether you’d like to move forward. If you do decide that you'd like a personalised plan, you'll be be asked to sign a Letter of Engagement.

The Aviva Financial Advice approach, and fees, are tailored to your specific circumstances and goals – and they’ll always be explained in detail before any work begins.

Pension advice FAQs

Can I afford to retire?

What’s the difference between a defined benefit (DB) pension and a defined contribution (DC) pension?

Do I need a financial adviser for my pension?

Am I paying enough into my pension?

Should I consolidate my pensions?

What happens to my pension when I die?

Do I need financial advice to transfer a pension?

When do I get the state pension?

How much tax-free cash can I take from my pension and when?

What is the pension annual allowance?

Can I start a pension for my child or grandchild?

See all financial advice FAQs "Explore frequently asked questions about financial advice"

Get in touch

Reach out to the team to arrange a chat or book a time for a call back.

0800 092 3107

Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Weekends and bank holidays: Closed

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Aviva Financial Advice is a trading style of Succession Financial Management Limited, which is part of the Aviva group of companies and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Aviva Administration Limited acts as an introducer to Succession Financial Management Limited for financial advice. The financial advice services are provided by Succession Financial Management Limited, not Aviva Administration Limited.

Aviva Administration Limited is registered in England No. 03424940. Aviva, Wellington Row, York, YO90 1WR. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number: 185746. Aviva Administration Limited and Succession Financial Management Limited are subsidiaries of Aviva Life Holdings UK Limited.