PA360 North: Advice at heart of complex retirement income decisions

Layered retirement income crucial for good outcomes

Jenna Brown
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Financial advice is an essential part of ensuring good retirement outcomes for clients who are faced with a multitude of income choices, delegates heard.

Speaking at PA360 North on 5 October, panellists from Legal & General (L&G), Just and Aviva Financial Advice outlined their views on how retirement had changed, what clients needed from their advisers and why layered income options were important, especially in light of the current economic situation. L&G strategic partnerships director Cecilia Furner (pictured) said her outlook was "retirement outcome-focused" and advice was very important during the complex journey. She said: "Retirement has changed, client needs have changed. We are retirement outcome-focused. "Of course, your r...

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