Feedback Friday! Fantastic Feedback for Financial Adviser Chris Yates after an Annual Financial Review.

📌 How’s your financial plan tracking? Do you have a budget, emergency fund, or savings plan in place? Being honest about your income & expenditure helps your adviser highlight gaps and opportunities.

🗓 Want more than a one-off financial meeting? Set up an ongoing plan with your Financial Adviser—quarterly, half yearly or annual reviews, online meetings, or regular calls. Clarifying communication preferences helps maintain financial momentum.

What does a comfortable retirement really cost in 2025? According to the experts, a single person needs £43,900 a year, and a couple needs £60,000. Is your retirement plan on track?

🔢 What size pension pot do you need? Here’s a reality check: to achieve a comfortable retirement income, you might need up to £800,000 in your pension pot. Don’t worry — you don’t have to get there alone.

What does ‘comfortable’ mean to you? Is your retirement dream travel, time with grandchildren, or just peace of mind? A comfortable retirement is about more than money — but knowing your numbers helps 💬 Tell us your retirement goals in the comments!

The full State Pension is now £11,973 a year — but most people need more than that to live comfortably. Do you know how you’ll bridge the gap? 🧮 Speak to us about topping up your retirement income.

📊 4 tips to build a better retirement! Small steps = big results. Here are 4 ways to build a stronger retirement fund: ✅ Start early ✅ Use tax relief ✅ Increase gradually ✅ Mix savings types

🧾 Retirement FAQs “We answer questions like: ‘Am I saving enough?’ ‘When can I afford to retire?’ ‘What’s the best way to take my pension?’” 📖 Check out our latest blog post for answers

It’s National Dog Day! We love our pooches at Eastern Financial Consultants, but can you guess who’s dog is who’s?

August is nearly over – have you reviewed your pension this year? A simple chat could make a big difference to your future. Book a review with us before the summer ends!

Could you spot a financial scam if it came your way? Look out for these red flags before investing your money… 🔍 easternfinancialconsultants.co.uk/news-story/60/…

💡 What Is an Investment Scam? An investment scam is when someone tries to trick you into putting money into a fake or misleading offer. Don’t be their next target.

🔎 How to Check if an Investment Is Real Before you invest, check it’s legit. Use the FCA Register and ScamSmart tool. It's fast — and could save you thousands. 📞 Unsure? Speak to us before investing.

Feedback Friday! Thank you to Andrew’s client for this lovely feedback after her annual investment review last month.

Is This a Scam? Getting a random call about an exciting investment? Pause. Ask: Who are they? Are they FCA registered? Is this too good to be true?

📢 How to Report a Scam. Think you've spotted a scam? Report it to Action Fraud or the FCA. Never send any money! 📲 Save this post for future reference.

Why Independent Advice Matters Scammers want you to act alone. We help you slow down, check the facts, and invest with confidence. ✅ Book your initial consultation today -

Stay Safe This Autumn Fraudsters don’t take a holiday. Stay alert. And always speak to a qualified independent financial adviser before considering investing. 📞 Call us on 01603 927760 to discuss your financial requirements