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Financial Planning

Financial planning

What is financial planning?

Financial planning provides a holistic approach to managing finances, covering areas such as budgeting, goal setting, investing, and retirement planning.

Working with a financial adviser, individuals will receive comprehensive personalised plans and recommendations to meet their needs and achieve short- and long-term objectives.

Financial advice is a paid service and is different to financial guidance, where only general information is provided.

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Advisers discuss how the HL Financial Planning Service can help you.

"Financial planning. 1-2% of your portfolio value. Minimum charges of £495 over telephone and £1495 face to face apply (+ VAT where applicable)."

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"HL's Financial Planning service will help you map out any number of financial goals and hurdles to overcome."

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"With a plan, we'll unravel the often complex way your financial affairs impact on one another. That way you'll have a clear view of the big picture and put your best foot forward. Our lives are made up of many more financial milestones than you might think. Even seemingly small financial decisions today can make a big difference later on."

Financial Adviser, Tom O'Rourke speaks to camera:

"We help you understand if your current strategy will supply the returns you need to meet your expectations. We can also arrange any insurances or tax wrappers as required. Life can be eventful and we can help realign your plans if you have a major change of circumstances, potentially a bereavement or divorce."

Financial Adviser, James Atkinson speaks to camera:

"Complex financial situations require bespoke, in-depth planning to ensure future success. We can help you provide for retirement, pass on wealth via estate planning or make provision for long-term care."

Financial Adviser, Hugh Breach speaks to camera:

"We can help to ensure you are confident in the future whilst enjoying your life now."

Voice over: "With HL, you're not tied in to a long-term commitment and there's certainly no one-size-fits-all advice. HL's financial planning service can help you get closer to achieving your goals by providing you with a plan to follow with confidence and peace-of-mind. Your adviser will present you with your fully tailored plan, providing recommendations on how to achieve your objectives as well as implement their recommended investments for you. A financial plan aligns your financial goals and gives you confidence in your future."

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Investments will fall as well as rise in value so you could get back less than you invest.

Please note: Our helpdesk are there to help you understand more about our service and whether it could help you. If it sounds like you could benefit from advice, one of our financial advisers will get in touch. If you decide to go ahead with advice there’ll be a charge, which they will discuss with you.

What topics are covered with financial planning?

Financial planning covers a wide range of topics aimed at helping people manage their finances effectively. Some key areas include:

Investment advice

Personalised suggestions on where to invest based on your goals and risk tolerance.

Tax planning

Minimise taxes through smart strategies, and use tax-efficient accounts to maximise returns.

Pensions advice

Find the right balance of secure and flexible pension options tailored to your needs, plus assurance on pension transfers.

Retirement advice

Tailored strategies to prepare for retirement. Including an assessment of savings, pension and investment options, and income needs in retirement.

Long-term care planning

Personalised plans offering guidance on funding options, cost management, and preparing for future financial impacts.

Inheritance tax planning

Manage the taxes that are triggered when passing on assets and wealth to loved ones after someone passes away.

HL Financial Planning Service

Working with a financial adviser, individuals will receive tailored plans and recommendations to address their financial needs.

Comprehensive financial health check - discuss your current situation, future goals and aspirations.
Personalised financial roadmap - recommendations covering all relevant topics of financial planning, designed to align with your objectives.
Education on financial best practices - enhance your understanding of essential concepts with support from your adviser.
Tools and materials - access resources to reinforce and extend the advice given.

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Tailored advice, from a partner you can trust

How to receive financial advice

Phone

Convenient and flexible, enabling financial discussions remotely.

Video call

Face-to-face interaction with the convenience of remote access.

In person

Support through face-to-face meetings.

How to receive financial advice

You can choose to meet with your adviser by telephone or video call. If you'd prefer in person meetings, you'll be matched with an adviser local to you. These options offer flexibility, making it convenient for you to access personalised advice, regardless of your location or communication preferences.

Cost of financial advice

Our financial advisers typically charge 1-2% of the assets advised on (+VAT where applicable, minimum charges apply). This is a one-off charge which will depend on the complexity of your situation, the time needed to understand your goals, and to provide personal recommendations.

Your financial adviser will let you know if they think you'd benefit from ongoing advice. This comes with an extra charge.

Advice on the transfer of any secured benefit, such as a defined benefit pension (a final salary pension), will be subject to a separate charging structure, which your adviser will discuss with you.

Summary of charges

Getting advice starts with one call

Getting advice starts with one call

The first step is to talk to our advisory service team. This initial discussion is to determine if our advisory service aligns with your needs and goals and would be a feasible option for you.

During this conversation, we'll ask straightforward questions to understand your financial objectives and the total value of the assets you're seeking advice on. No financial advice will be given at this point.

If our advisory service is the right fit for you, we'll connect you with one of our experienced advisers for a first meeting.

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Find nearby HL advisers with our simple tool, and select the perfect match based on their areas of expertise and the type of advice you're looking for.

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We are Chartered Financial Planners

Our Chartered title, granted by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), signifies our dedication to professional standards. Holding Chartered status means we prioritise ethical conduct, prioritise your interests, invest in ongoing development, and support initiatives benefiting society and our profession.

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