We help people who are planning their retirement

Retirement can be a wonderful period of your life. Your 9-5 days are behind you and your time is your own. But to get the most out of your retirement you need to plan ahead and answer some big questions.

We’re here to help you do both of those things, so you can live a long, happy and fulfilling retirement with the peace of mind that your finances are in safe hands.

Are you thinking...?

"Do I already have enough money to retire?

Many people are confused about their existing pensions, savings and investments when they approach us. Firstly, we'll help you get organised. Then we’ll use cashflow forecasting so you understand whether you can afford to retire now and enjoy a worry-free retirement.

"How much money do I need to retire early?"

People often work longer than they need to, that's a shame when retirement can be so fulfilling. We'll review your existing pensions, savings and investments to understand whether you've already built up enough money to retire. You might be pleasantly surprised by what we find!

"Can I afford to help my family financially?"

Many people feel conflicted as they approach retirement; they want to provide financial assistance to members of their family, but still enjoy a great retirement. We'll crunch the numbers to help you to understand whether it's possible to do both.

"How much might care cost me in the future?"

In our experience, people often become increasingly worried about the cost of care as they get older. We'll give you the facts, so you understand how much you might need to pay if you need care in the future and the options you have.

"Should I downsize to a smaller property?"

Downsizing to a smaller property can release capital to help you enjoy retirement. However, selling the family home can cause emotional challenges. We'll help you to understand your options and make an informed decision.

"Are my investments in the right place?"

Retirement planning isn't all about pensions, other investments such as ISAs also play a significant role. We'll take a holistic approach, ensuring your investments, as well as your pensions, are appropriate for your objectives.

Our services

Retirement planning

Our retirement planning service will give you the peace of mind you need to lead a happy and fulfilling retirement.

Cashflow planning

Cashflow planning is at the heart of our service. It’ll map out your retirement financially and means you can make big decisions with confidence.

Investment planning

We’ll analyse your existing investments, so you understand what you have and whether they are aligned with your retirement planning objectives.

Estate planning

As you get older, it makes sense to get organised to ensure your estate is distributed according to your wishes when you’re no longer here.

Long-term care planning

Even though you’ve not yet retired, we’ll keep an eye on the long-term and the effect paying for care would have on your financial position.

Tax planning

Paying unnecessary tax can create a big hole in your retirement plans. We’ll work hard to make sure your finances are set up as tax-efficiently as possible.

Meet our clients

We are proud of how we have helped our clients, hear how we have helped them achieve their goals through effective financial planning.

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My financial future is now secure thanks to Arron.

Sue Pritchard

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Thanks to DS Howell, we've been able to retire early and relocate to the coast.

Nigel Barlow

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We don't have to worry about managing our money any more. DS Howell do it for us.

Nigel & Jane

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Richard has enabled me to make the most of my money.

Mark Fletcher

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We find DS Howell easy to work with and they understand our needs as a firm.

Colin Atyeo

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I feel my financial future is in extremely good hands with DS Howell.

Janet Phillips

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Get in touch

If you want to make the most of your finances, we're keen to help. Please get in touch with us either via telephone or email or by the using the contact form here.