Keeping a financial plan on track through life’s changes.
Guided by Andrew Ball, Chartered Financial Planner
Client profile
An existing client returned to us during a period of change, both personally and professionally. With shifting priorities and upcoming transitions, they sought reassurance that their financial plan remained viable, and that they could navigate the years ahead with confidence.
Initial position
The client was focused on maintaining stability while bridging the gap between their current working life and the future income they would receive from defined benefit pensions and, later, the state pension. Their main concern was whether their savings and investments could support them in the meantime, without placing their long-term financial wellbeing at risk.
Their objectives
They wanted to:
Understand how much they could safely draw from their savings and investments
Ensure their financial strategy remained affordable and sustainable
Gain clarity around the years leading up to retirement and any potential shortfalls
Our approach
We conducted a comprehensive annual review, listening carefully to the client’s concerns and goals. This included a detailed reassessment of their risk profile and financial position, alongside updated cash flow modelling to test the long-term strength of their existing plan under various scenarios.
Strategies implemented
After reviewing the full picture, we concluded that their current savings and investment approach remained appropriate. Rather than recommending significant changes, we reassured the client that their existing strategy was well-structured and aligned with their needs – especially when viewed alongside other assets.
Using cash flow projections and Dynamic Planner risk profiling, we presented a clear view of their financial future. We also used accessible literature to explain asset classes and portfolio composition, helping the client feel confident in both the rationale behind the plan and its practical application.
The outcome
Shortly after, the client encountered an unexpected cost while renovating their property and needed to draw from their investment portfolio. Because we had previously discussed such contingencies, they felt reassured in making that decision, knowing it would not derail their broader financial plan.
Client reflections
The client shared exceptionally positive feedback, particularly highlighting the clarity of the cash flow planning and the support they received during the review process. They felt confident, supported, and relieved to have a strategy that could flex with their life – rather than restrict it.
When you're ready, so are we
Life rarely follows a straight path – but your financial plan can adapt along the way. Like this client, we’ll help you stay on track through change, with advice that brings clarity and peace of mind.