Financial Advice When Approaching Retirement

Thinking of giving up work soon? Make sure you’re set up for a beautiful financial future. Talk to our team for financial advice when retiring.

Who are you?

You’ve found your way in the world. You’ve put everyone else first for years. Now it’s time to start looking to your own future. One that’s not only comfortable, but that rewards you for all your hard work.

Deciding on the path that will lead you to a beautiful retirement can feel daunting – but you must act sooner rather than later if you want to enjoy later life to the fullest. You need to calculate how much your ideal lifestyle will cost, and ensure you have a strategy in place that will generate enough money to pay for it.

How we can help

With a reputation for logical, straightforward retirement planning advice, our team can help you put together a retirement plan that will give you the standard of living you deserve in your golden years.

From pension plans to annuities, ‘third way’ products to unsecured income, we’ll explore all the options available and help you navigate the government’s latest legislation to ensure no stone is left unturned where your future income is concerned.

Retirement Planning

Retirement Planning

Save confidently for your retirement and enjoy a comfortable, consistent income from your pensions and other investments.

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Investments

Place your money and assets into investment solutions that will generate an impressive yield without exposing you to unnecessary risk.

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Inheritance Tax

Plan ahead to protect your estate and make sure as much of your wealth is passed on to your loved ones as possible.

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We give clients the Clear Advice Advantage

In a world of DIY financial apps, there’s value in sound independent advice. That’s why you won’t find an algorithm here. Better than that, you’ll build a real relationship with an Essex-based financial advisor and work together to achieve your best financial future.

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Step One

We’ll develop a clear picture of your current situation and future aspirations, sharing honest advice to help you identify and articulate future life plans and set achievable goals.

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Step Two

With a destination in mind, we’ll help you to construct a financial plan to get you there, aligning retirement, investment and protection planning in harmony with your goals and attitude to risk.

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Step Three

We’ll use our understanding of your goals and risk attitude to deliver behavioural coaching, which develops your financial self-confidence through every life stage, with the long term in mind.

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There are many practical issues to manage when someone becomes seriously ill or passes away. Reassuringly, you can now document your family’s financial affairs in one place using our helpful Financial Passport.

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  • I would highly recommend clear financial advice, very knowledgeable and professional at all times.

    Jo JonesJo JonesBrentwood

  • Paul gave clear and helpful advice and support with prompt responses in a time-critical situation

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  • I am pleased to be able to refer clients to Howard Bullock because he has alot of experience in investment products and is able to provide professional and honest advice, He is there to help as opposed to just trying to sell products to gain a commission.

    Paul BoothPaul Booth

  • So easy to talk to and straight forward advice

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  • I contacted VouchedFor for a free initial consultation, and Paul contacted me quickly, in response. His manner was very friendly and professional - I felt very at ease talking to him. If I require further advice in the future, I would definitely consider contacting Paul.

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  • Howard is very warm and personable, his vast wealth of financial expertise is the reason my family and I will be using him and his accomplished team going forward. Would highly recommend.

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  • Howard, at Clear, has supplied financial services and advice for a wide circle of colleagues and close friends. His experience and knowledge shines through, and he is dedicated to supplying a top-notch solution for all clients.

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  • What were the circumstances that caused you to look for a financial adviser?

    Knowledge and experience

    How did Howard Bullock help you?

    First class service and advice from Howard and his team are always efficient and nice to deal with - as is Howard. I always recommend Howard to my clients and other associates.

    Have you seen the outcome you were hoping for?

    Yes without doubt

    What could they have done better?

    I cannot think how they could improve further.

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  • Cant thank you enough Howard ...very much appreciated, sound advise .. highly recommend

    Paul DadyPaul Dady

  • very knowledgeable and honest advice highly recommended and you will not regret engaging Clear Financial advice!

    Terry MaylinTerry MaylinHockley

  • He had the answers I needed , I would use him again for any Financial issues.

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  • This man will never be a politician. He answered my questions, clearly and without any BS. I would recommend this man without hesitation.

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  • The Guys at Clearifa really know their market. They offer financial advise that is second to none. highly recommend.

    My Pool Direct Ltd.My Pool Direct Ltd.

  • Fantastic knowledge and advise given, Really impressed.

    Craig NichollsCraig Nicholls

  • I have used Howard as my Financial Guru for the past 5 years and also introduced him to several of my clients. Howard has a great knowledge of his industry and is able to provide you with detailed information that helps you to make a decision on how you wish to progress.
    He always keeps you informed of what's going on in the Financial world and I am very happy that he is assisted me to keep on target with my plans.

    Kevin RadfordKevin Radford

  • Thank you very much. He was extremely helpful.

    VouchedFor UserVouchedFor User

  • Very helpful and took onboard my needs of reaching out to a Financial Adviser. He took time to listen and give feedback on what my possible options were. I am currently digesting the advice/feedback he gave and Paul has kindly offered to assist me with the subject matter we discussed in a future call. I am grateful for Paul's time and patience. A very switched on individual and talked to me in terminology that I understood - didn't blind me with science, which was the result I had wished for.

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  • Paul provided impartial, honest and considered advice after listening and considering my needs. His advice proved to be accurate, but most importantly he responded when he said he would and did what he said he would do! This is a basic thing - but not often carried out! I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul in the future.

    StewartStewart

  • Paul listened carefully and was incredibly quick to answer all questions and suggest possible solutions. A very impressive and knowledgeable adviser Thank you.

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  • When, like me, your investment knowledge is limited the first things you want from an IFA is someone whose honesty, experience and advice you feel you can trust. If after that you get to like them as a person who shares similar values with you, as I have and do, then the association should prove to be fruitful. I recommended Paul to both my sons when they needed mortgage advice and would not hesitate to recommend him to others.

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