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Pension Advisor Aberdeen

Need a Pension Advisor in Aberdeen near Aberdeen? We’ve got you, we listed everything you need to know before you talk to one. For more help, take a look at our tips and guides or our pension tools to help you.

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Pension Advisor Aberdeen

Searching for a Pension Advisor in Aberdeen

Our pension advisors in Aberdeen will make your financial needs a priority. To assess your future requirement needs. The pension advisor will review your current financial situation. As a result, all advisors offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation to enable this. Following this, the advisor will then advise you on the most appropriate advice to satisfy your needs. Furthermore, the advisor will follow up with annual financial reviews. Consequently, we recommend appointing a pension advisor who lives near you or in the same city. Enter your postcode to find a local pension advisor in Aberdeen.

How and where to start

No worries—we can match you to an advisor by clicking here. Firstly, please provide us with a few contact details, including your area of advice. Secondly, we can match you to a local advisor in Aberdeen who suits your needs. We have many regulated financial and pension advisors qualified to help you. Above all, all our financial advisors are authorised and regulated by the FCA. See current case studies to give you an idea of how a financial advisor in Aberdeen can help.

Main types of pensions in Aberdeen with a Pension Advisor in Aberdeen

Our advisors in Aberdeen offer a broad range of advice areas. This includes: pension, financial planning, investment, mortgage, estate planning and insurance. Without a doubt, the most common pension advice type in Aberdeen is the group personal pension scheme. Also known as a defined contribution scheme. This type of pension is very common in the offshore oil and gas industry. Furthermore, these schemes allow you to take around 25% of your pension as a tax-free lump sum after the age 55. Once you leave the scheme, the pension reverts to a personal pension plan. Above all, it is excellent time to review the pension to check that fees align with other personal pension schemes.

Key areas of advice offered by advisors covering Aberdeen

  • Investment & savings: An advisor can access investment funds you cannot find on the high street.
  • Pensions & retirement: In the UK, it is mandatory to hire a financial advisor for defined benefit pensions worth over £30,000.
  • Financial planning: If you have future goals to secure your finances, a financial advisor can help you evaluate your financial situation.
  • Final salary pension schemes: If you have a defined benefit scheme, our financial advisors can help you decide on your best options.
  • Inheritance tax planning advice: A financial advisor can help you avoid passing on a large inheritance tax bill when you come to pass on your assets.
  • Insurance and protection: A wide variety of insurance products are available to protect you and your family from unexpected events.
  • Mortgage & remortgage: Getting the right financial advice can prove crucial whether you buy your first home or moving home.

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We are reliable in connecting more than 1,000 clients monthly with pension advisors. Since 2016, we have affiliated with over 250 firms in almost every corner of the UK. So that we can aim to find you advisors who are local to you no matter where you live. All of our advisors are FCA-authorised to give you sound pension advice. So, finding an advisor near you is easy at Regulated Advice.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a pension advisor cost?

If you appoint a financial advisor to review your investment or pension portfolio, you may be charged a fee based on the total value of the funds. Typical percentages range from 1% to 3%. For complex cases, such as a final salary scheme, a fixed fee can be agreed upon before giving advice. Some advisors may charge you an hourly rate for certain specific services, such as calculating pension lifetime allowances

Do I need a pension advisor?

If your pension pot is more than £30,000 and is a defined benefit scheme, you will require regulated financial advice. UK regulations mandate this requirement. Most leading UK pension providers now insist on regulated advice for transfers of this size on defined contribution schemes.

Who can help with pension advice?

Any pension advisor in Aberdeen certified by the FCA can give pension advice. All our listed advisors are checked against the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) register. We list on all advisor profiles both the personal FCA reference number and the FCA reference number for your piece of mind.

How do I find a pension advisor in Aberdeen?

Feel free to search our financial advisor directory by clicking here. Alternatively, we can match you to a financial advisor by clicking here. 

Are you qualified to help me?

By law, all pension advisors in Aberdeen must hold at least an FCA-approved Level 4 qualification. Many will have higher qualifications for specialist areas of advice, such as defined benefit schemes.  

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