Continuum – Brandon Consulting Services Ltd

Chancellor abolishes lifetime pension allowance

Millions of Brits could benefit from the abolition the lifetime pension allowance, according to national IFA firm Continuum.

Number of smaller advice firms continues to shrink

The number of firms with over 50 advisers rose 17% from 35 firms in 2020, as consolidation within the financial advice market continues to narrow the number of smaller firms.

Homebuyers need to watch out for down valuations as well as rising rates

Homebuyers need to watch out for increases in down valuations, according to one of our clients national IFA firm Continuum.

Rise in flexi retirement leaving over 65s at risk of paying too much tax

Flexible retirement is boosting the number of older workers, but also leaving many open to higher tax bills and more complicated finances, according to national IFA firm Continuum.

Inheritance tax shock

More over 70s are choosing to cohabitate with a partner rather than enter marriage or a civil partnership, but this could have dire consequences if one of them passes away, according to an article in The Daily Express including Brandon Consulting Services client Continuum.

Tax bill implications of Sunak’s Spring Statement

Inheritance tax was one of a number of topics discussed in an article in The Daily Express, including comment from Brandon Consulting Services client Continuum.

Pandemic has increased awareness of the benefits of financial planning amongst younger generations

The Coronavirus pandemic has helped increase the awareness of the benefits of financial planning amongst younger generations, according to one of our clients national IFA Continuum.

Continuum celebrates record 2022 as it smashes through £10m turnover target

One of our clients, national IFA business Continuum, saw a 39% increase (year on year) in annual turnover to £10.51m for the year ending 31 December 2021.

Inflation could lead to a resurgence in popularity of annuities says Continuum

As both state and private pensions begin to fall short of what many pensioners need due to inflation, we may see a growth in the number of financial advisers recommending annuities, according to one of our clients, national financial planning business Continuum.

Three advisers join Continuum as assets under influence and income continue to skyrocket

One of our clients, national financial planning business Continuum has had three new financial advisers join the business as assets under influence and income continue to skyrocket.