Investment Planning
Because every investment journey deserves the right perspective
Investing is about more than markets, performance charts and investment products. It is about using your wealth to support the life you want to live.
Whether you are investing for the first time, planning for retirement, building long-term wealth or deciding what to do with a lump sum, a clear investment plan can help ensure your money is working towards your goals.
Your financial advisor will help you understand your options, assess the level of risk that’s right for you and create an investment strategy aligned with your wider financial plan.
What is Investment Planning?
Investment planning is the process of aligning your investments with your personal goals, circumstances and attitude to risk.
Rather than focusing solely on investment products, investment planning considers the bigger picture:
- What are you trying to achieve?
- When will you need access to your money?
- How much risk are you comfortable taking?
- Are your investments tax-efficient?
- Will your current approach support your future plans?
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Investment Planning questions your financial advisor can answer
Your financial advisor can help you answer these questions and build an investment strategy designed around what matters most to you.
Is my money working towards the future I want?
This is a very common question and your financial advisor will be able to work through the answer to this and similar questions including:
Your investments should support what’s important to you, whether that’s retirement, future income, supporting family members or building long-term wealth.
Every investor is different. Your financial advisor will help you understand your attitude to risk and your capacity for loss before any recommendations are made.
An inheritance, business sale, bonus or redundancy payment can create new opportunities. Taking advice can help you make informed decisions with confidence.
You don’t need a large lump sum to start investing. Regular monthly investing can be an effective way to build wealth over time and develop good long-term financial habits, whether you are setting aside money from your salary, receiving regular bonuses or simply looking to make better use of surplus income.
Pensions and ISAs are often the first step when building an investment strategy because of their valuable tax advantages. Once these allowances have been fully utilised, a General Investment Account (GIA) can provide additional flexibility, allowing you to invest without contribution limits. While GIAs do not offer the same tax benefits as pensions or ISAs, they can form an important part of a wider investment strategy when used appropriately.
Through financial planning and cashflow modelling, your financial advisor can help you understand whether you’re on track to achieve your goals.
Ready to speak to an advisor?
Speak to your investment planning specialists and begin building your plan for the future.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate taxation advice.
The value of your investment and income from it can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount you invested.
The 5 Ages of Investing
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18–35
Seedling
Focus on building strong foundations
Starting your investment journey early can give your money more time to benefit from the power of long-term growth. Establishing regular investing habits and a clear strategy today can help create strong foundations for future wealth.
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35–50
Growing
Focus on balancing today's responsibilities with tomorrow's ambitions
As your career progresses and financial commitments evolve, investing can become an increasingly important tool for building long-term wealth. Regular reviews help ensure your investment strategy remains aligned with your changing goals and aspirations.
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50–60
Flourishing
Focus on turning accumulated wealth into a clear financial plan
With retirement moving closer, this is the time to review your investments, assess future income needs and ensure your portfolio is positioned to support the lifestyle you want to enjoy in the years ahead.
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60–75
Enjoying
Focus on making your wealth work for you
As you begin drawing on your investments, careful planning can help create a sustainable income strategy, manage tax considerations and maintain the flexibility needed to adapt to changing circumstances.
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75+
Providing
Focus on the legacy you want to leave behind
Your investments can play an important role in estate planning, helping you pass wealth to loved ones and future generations in a way that reflects your wishes while considering tax efficiency and long-term family goals.
Because every investment journey deserves the right perspective
Investing with purpose
Successful investing starts with understanding why you want to invest in the first place.
The most effective investment strategies are built around your objectives, timescales and personal circumstances.
Build long-term wealth
Create financial security
Generate future income
Support retirement plans
Preserve family wealth
Invest an inheritance or lump sum
Fund education costs
Leave a legacy
How your financial advisor can help
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Understanding your objectives
Your advisor will take the time to understand what you’re trying to achieve and the role investing plays within your wider financial plan.
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Risk assessment
Your advisor will help you understand investment risk and determine an approach that reflects both your goals and your comfort level.
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Investment strategy
Your financial advisor will recommend an investment strategy tailored to your objectives, timescale and circumstances.
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Environmental, social & ethical investing
Every investor is different. By understanding your sustainability preferences and personal values, your advisor can help identify investment solutions that seek to align your money with the future you want to help create.
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Ongoing reviews
As your life changes, your investment strategy may need to change too. Regular reviews help ensure your plan remains aligned with your goals.
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Tax-efficient planning
Your advisor can help you make effective use of available allowances and tax-efficient investment arrangements where appropriate.
Understanding Investment risk
All investments carry some degree of risk.
The objective is not to avoid risk altogether, but to understand and manage it appropriately. A carefully planned investment strategy considers your goals, timescale and personal circumstances, helping you invest with confidence and clarity.
The value of your investment and income from it can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount you invested.
What does Investment Planning advice cost?
Your initial consultation with your advisor is free and carries no obligation. It is an opportunity to understand your position and establish how investment planning would be worthwhile.
Should you decide to proceed, all fees are explained clearly and agreed with you in writing before any work begins.
The right Perspective. A clear Investment Plan.
Whether you are investing for the first time, reviewing existing investments or planning for retirement, professional financial advice can help you make informed decisions about your future.
The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate taxation advice.
The value of your investment and income from it can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount you invested.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Investment planning is the process of creating and reviewing an investment strategy that aligns with your financial goals, time horizon and attitude to risk.
While some people choose to manage investments themselves, professional advice can help provide clarity, structure and confidence, particularly when making significant financial decisions.
You don’t need a large sum of money to begin investing. Many investment strategies can start with regular monthly contributions, allowing you to build wealth gradually over time. The most important factors are having a clear objective and investing in a way that aligns with your goals and attitude to risk.
The appropriate level of risk depends on your objectives, timescale, financial circumstances and ability to withstand potential losses.
Yes. Many people use ISAs and other investment solutions alongside pensions as part of a wider financial plan.
Yes. There are a number of ways to invest on behalf of children and grandchildren, helping to build wealth for future milestones such as education, buying a home or providing a financial head start later in life.
The answer depends on how your investments are structured. Some investments can be accessed relatively easily, while others may be designed for longer-term goals. Understanding how much flexibility you need is an important part of the planning process.
Market fluctuations are a normal part of investing. Having a long-term investment strategy can help you remain focused on your broader objectives.
Regular reviews can help ensure your investments remain aligned with your goals, circumstances and attitude to risk.
Making use of allowances such as ISAs, pensions and other tax-efficient arrangements can help you keep more of your investment returns. A financial advisor can help ensure your investments are structured as efficiently as possible for your circumstances.
A General Investment Account (GIA) allows you to invest in shares, funds and bonds with no upper limit on contributions or withdrawals, but without a tax shelter.
ESG investing is an approach that considers Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors alongside traditional financial considerations when selecting investments.
This means that, in addition to assessing potential investment returns and risks, investors may choose to consider issues such as climate change, renewable energy, labour practices, diversity and inclusion, corporate ethics and board accountability.
Some investors prefer to avoid certain industries, while others seek opportunities in companies that demonstrate strong sustainability practices or are working to create positive environmental and social outcomes.
Your financial advisor can help you understand the different ESG investment options available and build a portfolio that reflects both your financial objectives and your personal values.
