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Financial planning for unexpected life events

Life doesn't always go to plan.

Divorce, bereavement, redundancy, illness. When everything comes at once, we help you decide one thing at a time.

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Start wherever you are.

Some financial decisions can't be planned for. They arrive with a phone call, a letter, a conversation you didn't want.

That's when it helps to have someone steady alongside you, who knows what needs doing and what can wait.

We'll handle the urgent, and leave the rest until you're ready.

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Unexpected events

Where can we help most?

Three moments.

The wrong decision is expensive, and the right one takes a specialist.

Pensions on divorce.

Pensions are often the largest asset in a divorce, and the most overlooked. We'll help you understand what's fair and protect your future.

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Planning for later life care

The cost of care can be significant. Planning ahead keeps you in control and protects what you've built.

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Inheritance tax planning

From April 2027, unused pension funds count as part of your estate for inheritance tax. Planning now can protect what you pass on.

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Steady, practical help when you need it most.

We've helped people through divorce, bereavement, redundancy and illness for over thirty years. We know these moments aren't really about money. They're about getting through something hard with as little added stress as possible.

That's how we work. We deal with the financial complexity so you don't have to. We explain things plainly. We move at your pace.

We've been doing this in Sussex, Surrey and Kent since 1993. Whatever's happened, we'll start wherever you are.

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FAQs

The questions people ask at difficult times

From First Call to Clear Plan

Three steps. That's all there is.

Talk to us

Talk to us


One call. No obligation. Tell us about your estate and what you want to happen to it. We'll tell you honestly what the options are.

See the plan

See the plan

A clear inheritance plan built around your wishes. Every strategy explained. Every trade-off named. You'll know exactly what you're agreeing to and why.

Get on with living

Get on with living

We stay across it. Tax rules change. Family circumstances shift. We check in regularly to make sure the plan still reflects what you want.

Whenever you're ready, we're here.

Tell us a little about what’s happened. One of our advisors will be in touch within one working day. we’re here when you need us.

30 minutes, by phone or online.

No pitch. No pressure. No paperwork.

A real person, within one working day.

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Tell us a little about what's happened. One of our advisors will be in touch within one working day. We're here when you need us.

Independent financial planners across the South East

Worthing office

Worthing

Phone: 01903 259200

Guildbourne House, Chatsworth Road,Worthing, West Sussex BN11 1LY
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Horsham office

Horsham

Phone: 01403 242324

Ridgeland House, 15 Carfax, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 1DYL
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Brighton office

Brighton

Phone: 01273 328907

Park Gate, 161-163 Preston Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 6AU
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Chichester office

Godalming

Phone: 01483 427366

Ground Floor, Unit 3, Godalming Business Centre, Woolsack Way, Godalming, Surrey GU7 1XW
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Haywards Heath office

Haywards Heath

Phone: 01444 405160

Commerce House, 21 Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 3TP
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Sevenoaks office

Sevenoaks

Phone: 01959 565187

Dibgate Farm, Chevening Road, Sundridge, Sevenoaks TN14 6AB
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Uckfield office

Uckfield

Phone: 01825 766130

Suite H, Kennet House, Office Village, River Way, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1SL
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    • Worthing Office: 01903 259200
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    • Sevenoaks Office: 01959 565187
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