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Pensions Overview

How does a Pension work?

A pension is basically a long-term savings plan with tax relief. Your pension contributions are invested so that they grow during your career and then provide you with an income when you retire. Your state pension, whilst giving you a basis for your retirement fund may not be enough to cover your needs.




What should I consider for my retirement?

When planning for your retirement, the following should be considered: how much income you are likely to require when you retire, how much you are likely to receive by way of a pension to live on and what is the expected shortfall between your likely expenditure and your likely income?

Find a lost pension

You can find a lost pension by contacting the Pension Tracing Service online. You'll be asked to fill out a form. This service is free. Start now

Is my pension likely to be enough?

Many people in the UK either aren't saving at all for their retirement or they aren't saving nearly enough to give them the standard of living they hope for when they retire.

You can apply for a State Pension statement by filling out a BR19 form. You'll need to fill it in, print it and then post it to the Department of Work and Pensions. Find out More »

Calculate your pension shortfall

Calculate how much retirement income you might receive from saving in a personal, stakeholder or group personal pension using the pensions shortfall calculator




Pension Freedom April 2015

Since 6th April 2015, those with defined contribution pensions who are at least 55 still have the option to take a tax free lump sum and a lifetime annuity. However there are now more options to consider in providing an income.

The minimum pension age will be increased from 55 to 57 in 2028.

The pension market is forever changing and is highly complex. Please call us so that we may offer our advice in helping you make the most suitable choice for your future needs. We can help you assess your likely expected pension and look at ways you can address any shortfall.




A pension is a long term investment, the fund may fluctuate and can go down. Your eventual income may depend upon the size of the fund at retirement, future interest rates and tax legislation.

The value of your pension can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the original amount invested.



Kennet Financial Services

Our aim is to offer clients Financial Peace of Mind and Real Value for Money

About us

Independednt Financial Advisers (IFAs) based in Devizes, Wiltshire

Our philosophy is simply to guide our clients through the various stages in their lives where expert financial guidance is required from an experienced and trustworthy adviser.

Our aim is to help our clients achieve their financial objectives in a tax efficient and easily maintained manner with clear, uncomplicated solutions.

The reward is being able to work at achieving a long and happy association with clients where trust and transparency are paramount in the relationship.

Advisers David Kinch and Ben Trow have many years experience working with Individuals and Businesses and have built a reputation based on trust and the ability to explain what can be complicated subjects in easy to understand ways both face to face and in writing.

We use our experience to cut through the jargon unfortunately plaguing our Industry to provide options and solutions tailored to your needs.


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We serve people best who:

  • have little time and/or expertise to manage their financial affairs
  • are seeking expert financial advice and/or investment review
  • want help to formulate and maintain a clear financial plan and strategy to make the most of their hard earned money
  • need a “sounding board”
  • want the discipline of a regular review of their finances
  • are seeking a sense of control, peace of mind and financial freedom
  • regard service and a trusted relationship as key to working with advisers of any sort

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Our Specialist Areas

The Financial Services Authority does not regulate Taxation & Trust advice or Will writing.

Kennet Financial Services provides services like financial planning and financial advice, tax, personal pension advice as well as business advice. We also provide many other types of advice and private investing in Devizes, Wiltshire.

We offer a comprehensive financial planning service to include tax planning opportunities. We also provide a bespoke investment management service with an emphasis on strategic asset allocation.



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