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Retirement Planning Advisors

29 FCA-registered retirement specialists in the Cotswolds

£1.5K-£4KTypical Planning Fee
2-3 meetingsAverage Process
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Why Work with a Retirement Planning Advisor?

Retirement planning is one of the most critical financial decisions you'll make. With pension freedoms introduced in 2015, UK retirees have unprecedented flexibility in how they access their pensions—but also significant responsibility. Making the wrong decisions about drawdown rates, tax efficiency, or investment allocation can mean running out of money decades too early.

The advisors listed below are FCA-registered independent financial advisors (IFAs) specializing in retirement planning. They can help you consolidate pensions, optimize tax-efficient withdrawals, navigate the State Pension system, and create sustainable retirement income strategies tailored to your lifestyle goals.

Pension Consolidation
Drawdown Strategy
Tax Efficiency
Inheritance Planning
State Pension Advice
Annuity vs Drawdown

29 Retirement Planning Advisors

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Chartered Financial Planner✓ FCA Registered

Cirencester

01285 372 382

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Retirement PlanningInvestment ManagementPension AdviceWealth Management
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Chartered Financial Planner✓ FCA Registered

Cirencester

01285 702 340

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Investment PlanningRetirement PlanningTax PlanningEstate Planning
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Chartered Financial Planner✓ FCA Registered

Gloucester

01452 260 840

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Personal Financial PlanningWealth ManagementMortgage AdviceEquity Release+2 more
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Chartered Financial Planners✓ FCA Registered

Gloucester

07387 788924

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PensionsInvestmentsInheritance Tax PlanningLong-Term Care Planning+2 more
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Equity Release Specialists✓ FCA Registered

Gloucester

08000 469776

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Equity ReleaseRetirement PlanningLater Life Lending
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Chartered Financial Planner✓ FCA Registered

Gloucester

Contact via website

Fee-based

Financial PlanningPension AdviceInvestment ManagementRetirement Planning
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Chartered Financial Planners✓ FCA Registered

Gloucester

Contact via website

Fee-based

Financial PlanningInvestment AdvicePension PlanningProtection
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Chartered✓ FCA Registered

Cheltenham

01242 123 456

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PensionsInvestmentsProtectionMortgages
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Chartered with CISI✓ FCA Registered

Cheltenham

01242 246 855

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Wealth ManagementFinancial PlanningRetirement PlanningInvestment Management
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Chartered Financial Planners✓ FCA Registered

Cheltenham

01242 514 674

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IHT PlanningPension AdviceInvestment ServicesRetirement Planning
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Chartered Financial Planners✓ FCA Registered

Cheltenham

0800 915 0000

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Investment AdvicePension PlanningTax PlanningWealth Management
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Chartered Wealth Managers✓ FCA Registered

Cheltenham

0330 038 8941

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Wealth ManagementInvestment PlanningRetirement PlanningPension Advice
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FCA Authorised✓ FCA Registered

Tetbury

Contact via website

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Retirement PlanningWealth ManagementMortgagesInvestment Advice+2 more
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Chartered Financial Planners✓ FCA Registered

Tetbury

Contact via website

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Wealth ManagementRetirement SolutionsInvestment PlanningInheritance Tax Planning
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Chartered Investment Manager✓ FCA Registered

Tetbury Area

0330 038 8939

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Investment ManagementPensionsRetirement PlanningInheritance Planning+1 more
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Chartered Financial Planners✓ FCA Registered

Witney

01993 772467

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Financial PlanningInvestment ManagementRetirement PlanningTax Planning
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Chartered Financial Planners✓ FCA Registered

Chipping Norton

01608 646 738

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Investment PlanningPension PlanningProtectionRetirement Planning
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Chartered✓ FCA Registered

Oxford

01865 761 182

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Pension AdviceEmployee BenefitsInvestment PlanningFinancial Planning
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Chartered Financial Planning✓ FCA Registered

Oxford

01865 559 200

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Wealth ManagementInvestment PlanningRetirement PlanningTax Planning
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Independent Financial Advisors✓ FCA Registered

Oxford

01865 792 001

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Investment PlanningFinancial PlanningRetirement PlanningWealth Management
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Chartered Financial Planners✓ FCA Registered

Bath

01225 420 010

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Financial PlanningInvestment ManagementPension AdviceProtection
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IFA✓ FCA Registered

Bath

01225 466 355

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InsurancePensionsMortgagesLife Cover+1 more
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Independent Financial Advisors✓ FCA Registered

Bath

01225 471 700

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Financial PlanningRetirement PlanningInvestment AdviceProtection
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Award-Winning Financial Planner✓ FCA Registered

Winchcombe

Contact via website

Fee-based

Financial PlanningInvestment ManagementRetirement PlanningWealth Management
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Independent Financial Advisers✓ FCA Registered

Cirencester/Winchcombe

Contact via website

Fee-based

Financial PlanningInvestment AdviceRetirement PlanningPension Advice
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Financial Adviser✓ FCA Registered

Malmesbury

0330 038 8938

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Wealth ManagementFinancial PlanningInvestment AdviceRetirement Planning
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Chartered Financial Planner✓ FCA Registered

Malmesbury

Contact via St. James's Place

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Financial PlanningWealth ManagementRetirement PlanningInvestment Advice
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Independent Financial Adviser✓ FCA Registered

Bourton-on-the-Water/Woodstock

Contact via website

Fee-based

Financial PlanningInvestment ManagementRetirement PlanningWealth Management
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Financial Advisers✓ FCA Registered

Woodstock

01993 813500

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Financial PlanningInvestment AdviceRetirement PlanningWealth Management
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What to Look for in a Retirement Planning Advisor

  • FCA registration: Verify at register.fca.org.uk before proceeding
  • Specialist qualifications: Chartered Financial Planner, CFP®, or Pension Transfer Specialist (if transferring DB schemes)
  • Independent status: IFAs can recommend products from the whole market, not just tied providers
  • Fee transparency: Clear written fee schedule (avoid commission-based advice)
  • Retirement income modeling: Ask to see cash flow projections and withdrawal scenarios
  • Tax planning expertise: Advisors should understand 25% tax-free lump sums, drawdown tax bands, and pension death benefits
  • Ongoing service options: Annual reviews to adjust strategy as markets and personal circumstances change

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does retirement planning advice cost in the Cotswolds?

Retirement planning advice in the Cotswolds typically costs £1,500-£4,000 for a comprehensive retirement plan covering pension consolidation, income projections, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. Ongoing pension management fees range from 0.5%-1.5% of pension value annually. Hourly rates are £200-£350 for ad-hoc advice. Pension transfer advice (especially from defined benefit schemes) costs £2,500-£7,500+ due to regulatory requirements.

Do I need a financial advisor for retirement planning?

While not legally required, a qualified retirement advisor is highly recommended for most people approaching or entering retirement. Advisors help you navigate complex decisions like pension consolidation, drawdown rates, tax-efficient withdrawals, State Pension deferral, and ensuring your money lasts throughout retirement. FCA-registered advisors provide regulated, professional guidance tailored to your circumstances. For pension transfers over £30,000 from a defined benefit (final salary) scheme, FCA advice is legally required.

What's the difference between an IFA and a pension advisor?

An Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) can advise on all areas of personal finance including investments, pensions, protection, mortgages, and tax planning. A specialist pension advisor or retirement planner focuses exclusively on retirement income planning, pensions, and drawdown strategies. Many IFAs offer specialist pension advice as part of their holistic financial planning services. When choosing an advisor, prioritize qualifications (Chartered, CFP®, Pension Transfer Specialist) and experience over job title.

When should I start retirement planning?

The earlier, the better. Ideally, start retirement planning in your 40s or 50s to maximize compound growth and pension contributions. However, it's never too late. Many people seek advice in their late 50s (5-10 years before retirement) to optimize State Pension timing, consolidate old pensions, and create a retirement income strategy. Even if you're already retired, an advisor can help optimize your drawdown strategy, minimize tax, and ensure your money lasts.

Should I take a 25% tax-free lump sum from my pension?

It depends on your circumstances. While taking 25% tax-free seems appealing, it reduces your future income-generating capital. An advisor can model scenarios: leaving the full pension invested vs taking the lump sum and reinvesting it in ISAs or paying off debts. For many retirees, phased withdrawals (taking small tax-free portions over multiple years) are more tax-efficient than a single large lump sum. This is a critical decision best made with professional guidance, as mistakes can't easily be reversed.

What's better: annuity or pension drawdown?

There's no universal answer—it depends on your age, health, risk tolerance, and income needs. Annuities provide guaranteed income for life but no flexibility or inheritance. Drawdown offers flexibility and growth potential but carries investment risk and the risk of running out of money. Many retirees use a hybrid approach: buying a small annuity to cover essential expenses (rent, bills) and keeping the rest in drawdown for discretionary spending. A retirement advisor can model both options based on your circumstances.

Can I combine multiple old pensions into one?

Yes, pension consolidation is common and often beneficial. Combining multiple old workplace pensions into a single modern SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) simplifies management, reduces fees, and gives you more investment choice. However, some older pensions have valuable guarantees (guaranteed annuity rates, protected tax-free cash above 25%) that you'd lose by transferring. Always seek FCA-regulated advice before consolidating pensions, especially defined benefit (final salary) schemes.

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Disclaimer: This is a directory service. We do not provide financial advice. Always verify FCA registration at register.fca.org.uk before engaging an advisor. Pension and investment values can go down as well as up, and you may get back less than you invested. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change in the future.