Beaufort Financial Forth Valley is an independent Financial Adviser that offers sophisticated and transparent financial advice to individual clients and private companies.
Rising pension ages and life expectancy means retirement now happens later in life and is longer than ever before. Taking financial advice is important when planning your retirement and pension pots; what you are accruing through your working life will need to support your lifestyle in retirement.
Whatever your aspirations, Beaufort Financial will help you make the most of your pension and other investments so you can enjoy the retirement you deserve.
Retirement planning is complicated and has been made even more so by constant changes to the rules. We make it our business to stay up to date with the latest tax rules so that you can take full advantage of the available tax breaks.
We offer a free no-obligation initial consultation to discuss your financial needs.
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Saving for retirement
Retirement is something most of us look forward to – particularly on a Monday morning. However, those thoughts are often little more than a whimsical cocktail of not having to work and prolonged holidays. The reality could be rather different.
Pensions tax planning for high earners
If you are a high earner and feel you are paying more and more tax, you are not alone. More than one in seven income taxpayers are taxed at the higher or additional rate and they pay about two thirds of all income tax.
Taking income at retirement
There comes a time when you stop working for your money and put your money to work for you. For most people, that is retirement.
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I just wanted to thank you for your continuing financial advice. My requirements are always dealt with in a very professional, yet friendly & helpful manner. I am impressed with your obvious expertise, the thorough background work & your ability to explain clearly the ‘pros & cons’ of any investment strategy, which is essential guidance for decision making.C.Smith, Falkirk
Douglas has given us excellent service since we became clients of his. He & his staff have an attention to detail & a true, friendly customer focus which we really appreciate. Douglas really understands his business & takes the time to discover what you want from your investments. He is always on hand to offer advice & answer questions.B.Paterson, Falkirk
We have worked with Dougie Harley for over 20 years & have never considered taking our business elsewhere. In fact, we have recommended his services to family & friends, all of whom have been delighted with the quality of the firm’s advice, support & knowledge. M.Carson, Falkirk
Inheritance tax was a big worry for us, as was ensuring our assets passed on to our family in the way we wanted. The strategies put in place by Douglas & his team have given us the peace of mind we require on both issues. If you have Inheritance tax worries, this is the team to speak to.C.McLuckie, Falkirk
Douglas & his team are great at building personal relationships & providing more than just financial advice. They are confident, professional & approachable, which is exactly what you need when it’s your money they are looking after.I.Cooper, Falkirk
I have known Douglas before he set up business himself. He is friendly, honest, trustworthy & a true professional. I trust him implicitly. He is always thorough - he always keeps a confidential complete record of details updates them so that he can assess the financial picture accurately. He never sells anything or recommends products unless it is what is either requested or needed.F.Sutherland, Glasgow
We have been clients of Douglas for nearly 20 years & have always received a first class service from him & his team. We would have no hesitation in recommending him to friends, family & colleagues.L.Wight, Glasgow
As a business owner, it is important to me that my financial plans are tax efficient & flexible enough to adapt to my changing needs. Douglas listened to what was important to me & built my wealth management strategy around this. I would not hesitate to recommend Douglas to my friends & family.M.Smith, Falkirk