Fees

What advice costs before you commit

We quote fixed fees for defined pieces of work. Complex director structures or multi-pot retirements may need a tailored quote after a free introductory call.

Retirement Income Planning

Map your pensions, State Pension timing, and drawdown choices into a clear income schedule for the years ahead.

From £850

Fixed fee for a full retirement income review

Initial meeting 90 minutes; written plan within 15 working days

Investment Portfolio Review

An independent look at your ISAs, GIAs, and workplace pensions to check risk, charges, and suitability for your goals.

From £550

Fixed fee per portfolio review

Meeting 60–75 minutes; summary letter within 10 working days

Protection & Family Cover Advice

Life cover, income protection, and critical illness reviewed against your dependents, mortgage, and earnings.

From £295

Advice fee; product premiums paid separately to insurers

Meeting 60 minutes; recommendations within 7 working days

Business Owner Financial Planning

Personal and company-side planning for directors: pensions, dividends, cash extraction, and succession readiness.

From £1,200

From, depending on company structure complexity

Engagement typically 3–4 weeks for initial plan

What shapes a quote

  • Number of pension pots and whether defined benefit schemes need separate analysis
  • Whether we implement recommendations or stop at a written report
  • Joint advice for couples versus a single client
  • Urgency around tax-year deadlines or retirement dates

Payment

Fees are invoiced on engagement and payable before or on delivery of the written plan, as agreed in your letter of engagement. Product premiums and platform charges are separate and paid to providers, not to Ashford Lane.

This page is informational only. No payment is taken through the website.

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