Built wealth? Now build a life that fits.

From Drifting to Aligned — Our Simple Approach

A short video of you walking through how we take clients from drifting to aligned, without jargon or product sales.

When your life and money finally aligns

  • Clarity on what “enough” means for you -  whether you’re a senior exec with RSUs, a business owner planning an exit, or a high-level consultant in transition
  • Freedom to spend without guilt or guesswork.
  • A confident plan for career changes, business sales or making work optional
  • More time and energy for the things that matter most.
  • Confidence that your wealth is working as hard for you as you worked for it.
  • Peace of mind knowing you can enjoy today without jeopardising tomorrow.

Live well now. And still have a great future.

If that question’s been on your mind, you’re not alone.

You’ve done well financially but now, you're wondering:
hat’s it all for? Is my time, money, and energy really aligned?

You might feel…

  • Unsure what enough really looks like
  • Too busy to step back and plan
  • Disconnected from the life you thought success would bring
  • Ready for change, but unclear where to start

We’re here for when your money gets complicated or when life calls for a reset.

‍This isn’t a retirement plan.

It’s a plan for your clarity, confidence, and control.

So you can live well now and still have a great future.

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Can you live well without screwing up the future?

If that question's been on your mind, you're not alone.

Who we work with?

  • You’re in your 40s or early 50s with household income over £100k.
  • A business owner building towards an exit or extracting capital tax-efficiently
  • A senior executive with RSUs, share options, or complex remuneration
  • A high-level consultant or self-employed specialist with strong earnings but no joined-up financial strategy
  • A career changer stepping out of corporate and wanting clarity on funding the next chapter
  • Sitting on significant pensions, ISAs, or business value without a coordinated strategy
  • Looking for clarity, confidence, and a life-first approach to wealth.
  • Ready to design a life you won’t want to retire from.

This isn’t just retirement planning. It’s about clarity, confidence, and control. So you can design a life you don’t want to retire from.

Start Your AlignedLife Today

We finally feel like we’re in control of our future & can travel without guilt.”
Josh and Mandy had over £750k in pensions but no clear idea if they were financially secure.
Together we built a plan to make work optional within five years, restructured their pensions & created clarity around what they really needed.

They now contribute £3,000/month to pensions, saving over £20k in tax & feel confident increasing their travel without compromising their future.

What Happens When You Finally Get a Joined-Up Plan

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“We earn well but finally have a strategy that connects everything together.”

Dave, a senior exec earning over £260k (mostly in RSUs), wanted to knowif work could be optional by 60. We mapped out their full financial life,optimised investments & protected income including the RSU portion.

Now, their projected retirement assets have grown from £1m to £2.5m, andthey’re spending more freely while knowing their future is secure.

Dave, Senior Executive

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“My only regret? We should have got this advice 10 years earlier

Julia and Mark wanted to stop work at 60 without sacrificing their lifestyle today. We built a plan around what mattered most which including setting up SIPPs to buy commercial property, unlocking £37,500 in tax savings, and reshaping their pensions for long-term flexibility.

Now, Mark has stepped back from his business. Julia feels empowered to grow hers.

And they’re planning a holiday home in Spain with total confidence in the future.

Don't just take our word for it...

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What Happens When You Finally Get a Joined-Up Plan
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Josh and Mandy had over £750k in pensions but no clear idea if they were financially secure.
Together we built a plan to make work optional within five years, restructured their pensions & created clarity around what they really needed.

They now contribute £3,000/month to pensions, saving over £20k in tax & feel confident increasing their travel without compromising their future.

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We earn well but finally have a strategy that connects everything together.
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Dave, a senior exec earning over £260k (mostly in RSUs), wanted to knowif work could be optional by 60. We mapped out their full financial life,optimised investments & protected income including the RSU portion.

Now, their projected retirement assets have grown from £1m to £2.5m, andthey’re spending more freely while knowing their future is secure.

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Dave, Senior Executive
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My only regret? We should have got this advice 10 years earlier
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Julia and Mark wanted to stop work at 60 without sacrificing their lifestyle today. We built a plan around what mattered most which including setting up SIPPs to buy commercial property, unlocking £37,500 in tax savings, and reshaping their pensions for long-term flexibility.

Now, Mark has stepped back from his business. Julia feels empowered to grow hers. And they’re planning a holiday home in Spain with total confidence in the future.

3 steps to total clarity

This isn’t product sales. It’s real-life planning for people who want more than spreadsheets.

Find out more about the Aligned life planBook a Free clarity call to find out if right for you.
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Deep Discovery

Values, life vision and what matters most to you.

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Life Design

Scenario planning, cashflow, your freedom number

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Wealth Strategy

Smart financial architecture aligned with your life.

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15 Years Experience

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Chartered Financial Planner

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Average assets per household £350,000 plus

Meet Your Guide

Hi, I’m Ian Richards — Chartered Financial Planner & Fellow of the Personal Finance Society.

15+ years helping high-achievers turn wealth into a life they actually want to live.
No jargon. No judgment. Just calm structure, smart strategy, and a plan that makes sense for you.

Ian

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We offer fixed-fee planning, practical advice without jargon, and zero product pressure. You can implement your plan yourself or have us help. Your call.

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Ready to create a life that fits?

If you’ve built wealth but feel like the big picture is missing, now’s the time to pause, step back, and reset with intention.

Book a Free Clarity Call or take the Live Well Scorecard for your first step to more clarity.

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