Retirement Planning Service

Based on our experience and discussions with our clients, most people are unlikely to achieve their desired financial position upon retirement and are likely to have to rely heavily on the state provision that may be available now and in the future.

Taking control of your retirement planning at an earlier stage will significantly improve your chances of achieving your chosen retirement lifestyle. Irrespective of whether you decide to start retirement planning earlier or later, the fact is you will need to consider taking control if you wish to achieve your desired lifestyle in retirement. The facts are, that due to medical developments, people are actually living longer and wanting to retire earlier to achieve a more beneficial work/life balance and unfortunately this, like everything in life, comes with a price.

At McLaughlin Hook we and our Partners understand that all individuals need to consider the expert and professional advice that we have to offer. Our advice is based on initial and preferably (at your agreement) subsequent reviews of your chosen retirement plan which is designed to focus on achieving your chosen retirement income which, we believe, is one of the most important financial goals that needs to be considered.

We advise on all of the following areas that can assist with your retirement:
  • Personal Pensions and Stakeholder Pensions
  • Group Personal and Stakeholder Pensions whether you are an employee or employer
  • Free Standing Additional Voluntary Contribution Schemes (FSAVC)
  • Retirement Annuity Contracts (RAC's)
  • Section 32 Buy Out Bonds
  • Appropriate Personal Pensions - Protected Rights
  • Executive Pension Plan (EPP's)
  • Small Self Administered Schemes for under 12 people (SSAS)
  • Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPP)
  • Income Drawdown and Phased Retirement
  • Annuities
  • Funded Unapproved Retirement Benefits Schemes (FURBS)
  • Pension Transfers - both personal and occupational transfers
You can download a guide to investing and different types of investments, including investing for retirement by clicking on the link below:

A Guide to Wealth Management

At McLaughlin Hook we and our Partners are able to advise and help implement a plan for your retirement planning.If you require advice on Retirement Planning we would be more than happy to discuss your requirements and you can contact us by clicking here.

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