Field Notes

Guides from the advisory desk

Short reading on pensions, tax wrappers, and retirement income — rooted in questions UK households bring to consultation.

Coins stacked beside a small plant suggesting steady growth

11 May 2026

When to review your UK pension mix without chasing markets

A practical checklist for households deciding whether a pension review is useful this year — focused on life events, not headlines.

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Couple reviewing paperwork together at a kitchen table

27 March 2026

ISA or pension first — a household decision framework

How couples in Scotland and across the UK can weigh liquidity, tax relief, and retirement access when deciding where the next pound should go.

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Organised paperwork and a notebook on a desk ready for a meeting

3 February 2026

Preparing documents for a first financial advice meeting

A calm packing list for clients before a wealth planning consultation — what to gather, what can wait, and how to phrase your goals.

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17 November 2025

Drawdown or annuity — questions worth asking before you decide

Retirement income choices in the UK turn on longevity, guaranteed needs, and appetite for market risk — here are the questions that surface trade-offs.

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