For Individuals With £200K+ Approaching Retirement

I Help People With Over £200K+ Live A Meaningful Retirement, Without Living In Regret Via No-Jargon Planning

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We Understand Your Problems:

Dear person approaching retirement,

  • Worried one wrong move could ruin your whole retirement?

  • Feeling overwhelmed by multiple pensions, accounts and financial jargon?

  • Not sure how much you can safely spend each year?

You’ve done the hard part.

You spent 30 or 40 years doing the right things.

You worked hard, saved diligently, stayed out of trouble, and built a meaningful pension pot.

Maybe £250k, £500k maybe £1m+....

You sacrificed.
You were sensible.
You played the long game.

But now, just as you're approaching the finish line… it doesn't feel like the relief you imagined.

Instead?

It feels heavy.
It feels confusing.
It feels like you're staring down a maze with no map.

You’re getting letters from pension providers you barely remember signing up with.

You’ve got 4–5 pots scattered across different schemes.

Each one has its own rules, its own charges, its own terms.

You’ve got savings. ISAs. A bit of property.


And it’s all... just floating.

You know it should be enough.
You hope it will be enough.


But you don’t know how to actually use it.

That’s where the anxiety creeps in.

“How much can I actually spend?”
“What if I take too much too soon?”
“Am I making a mistake I can’t undo?”
“Will I still have enough at 80? 85? 90?”
“What if I live longer than I expect?”
“What happens if my partner outlives me?”

You’re not alone.

This is what I hear every single day.

People with hundreds of thousands - even millions - still come to me unsure.


Not because they’re reckless.

But because the retirement system is designed to confuse you.

And that’s not your fault.

Most of our clients are intelligent, thoughtful, responsible professionals.


But they’ve never been taught how to turn money into income...

In a way that’s sustainable, tax-smart, and built for their life.

They’ve been told what to save.
They’ve been told to “diversify.”


But no one ever showed them how to spend wisely, confidently, and in the right order.

So they freeze.

They put it off.
They underspend.
They live cautiously.


They take just enough to “get by” - because they’re too scared to enjoy what they’ve earned.

And that’s the real tragedy.

You didn’t work your whole life to be anxious about every pound you spend in retirement.


You didn’t do the hard part just to feel unsure now.

That’s why we I do what I do.


Not to sell you financial jargon. Not to push fees.


But to sit down with you, walk through your world, and finally give you a clear, confident answer to this question:

“How does this all work... for me?”

Because your retirement shouldn’t feel like guesswork.

And once you’ve seen it clearly — how much you can spend, when, and how long it lasts...

Everything changes.

You breathe easier.
You spend with confidence.
You stop hoarding and start living.

And that’s what you really want:.

Not just “peace of mind” - an advisors favourite word.


But permission.


Permission to enjoy what you’ve earned.

And live your retirement to it's maximum potential

Hello, I'm Mark Stephens, an Independent Financial Advisor 👋

30+ Years Of Helping People Simplify, Consolidate, and Spend With Confidence

Hi, I’m Mark Stephens.

When I first started in financial advice over 30 years ago, I quickly noticed something strange…

People with real money — £250k, £500k, even £1m+ — were still approaching retirement confused.


They had savings, pensions, assets… but no real plan.

And worse?


They were being handed jargon-filled reports...

Vague product pitches, and “solutions” that barely scratched the surface.

So I made a decision:


I’d build a practice focused on one thing.

Giving thoughtful, successful people the clarity and confidence to retire on their terms.

No jargon.
No pressure.
No one-size-fits-all strategies.

Just calm, clear, visual planning - built entirely around you.

We Prioritise Calm & Visual Retirement Strategy:

You’ll finally understand, visually and in plain English, how your pensions, savings, and income streams actually fit together.


Not just how much you’ve got…but how long it lasts, what’s safe to spend, and how to make the most of it.

Focus On Independent, Human Advice:

I’m not tied to any provider.
I don’t sell products.
I don’t chase commissions.
Every recommendation I give is designed around your goals, your life, and your peace of mind.

Give You Confidence to Spend - Without Regret

Too many people hold back out of fear.
Or overspend without knowing the impact.
We’ll build a strategy that gives you permission to enjoy what you’ve worked so hard for - with zero guilt or second-guessing.

  • A clear, personalised retirement income plan you can trust

  • Total confidence in your drawdown strategy, tax planning & future lifestyle

  • The ability to spend, gift, and enjoy without wondering “what if?”

Thanks for reading.


This next chapter of your life deserves more than guesswork.

Let’s make sure it’s done right.

Mark Stephens

Don't Just Take My Word For It, Here's What My Clients Are Saying...

Start Taking Control of Your Retirement With a Free Retirement Clarity Call That Lays Out Your Whole Plan

FREE Clarity Call

No payment, no fees, no credit card needed. I provide these calls free of charge so you can see the value of working with me without any commitment upfront - No strings attached.

Visual Cash Flow Forecasting

To show you, year by year, where your income will come from, how long it will last, and how tax-free cash and drawdown choices shape your future.

Showcasing Multiple Personalised Strategies

Many competitors rely on generic reports and assumptions; my process focuses on showing clients how different strategies affect their real-world income over time.

Tax-Efficiency Breakdown

I’ll show you simple, legally sound ways to draw your income more tax-efficiently — so more stays in your pocket over time.

Fee & Risk Analysis Across Your Existing Pensions

We’ll walk through where you’re currently invested, what it’s costing you in hidden fees, and whether your funds are actually aligned with your goals — in plain English, not jargon.

Maximizing Your Potential

Most people hold back when they enter retirement. They underspend due to fear, and ultimately don't live their retirement to it's full potential. You worked so hard for this, so I make sure you live it to it's full potential.

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Here's How My Process Works

In 3 Simple Steps

Arrange an Initial Free Retirement Clarity Call:

No sales pitch, no fees, no jargon. My clarity call is to understand your current situation, so I can see if I can best help in the first place. If I can, I can show you multiple options.

Get Your Personalised Income Overview

Once I know I can genuinely help you, and you think I am a good fit for you,I’ll walk you through a visual forecast of how your retirement income could work. Broken down year by year, and show how different strategies affect your future.

All in plain English. No jargon.

See Your Smartest Options - Without Any Obligation

You’ll get clarity on what’s working, what’s not, and how you could improve things.

Different strategies you can can make an informed decision with zero pressure to move forward unless it feels right for you.

5 Reasons Why You Should Choose Mark Stephens

No Financial Jargon:

The one thing people like you hate about financial advice is the typical financial jargon, being sold on "peace of mind" and "living your dream retirement". No one wants to hear that. My promise to you is when you speak with me, you never hear any of this financial jargon fluff.

30+ Years of Experience

I'm not new to this game, my experience speaks for itself. I've advised through the two biggest financial crashes in the last decades - the pandemic and the 2008 crash. So it's safe to say I'm seasoned in dealing with all different scenarios.

I Go Above And Beyond

As you can see in my reviews, there's a countless number of times where I've done additional work for my clients to help them out where there has been no talk of additional fees or income on my side - my clients are my prioirty.

No Overpromises On Returns

Most advisors over promise and underdeliver on returns. Over the last 30 years, I've realised that for 90% of retirees, their focus isn't returns. It's having a true plan that they believe in. That's where my priorities lie - amazing returns are a bonus.

Retirement Planning Specialist

I'm not here to give you generic advice financial advice that applies to everyone. I'm a specialist in retiring, it's my bread and butter.

How My Top Tier Service Helps You Retire With Absolute Certainty

Clear year-by-year income plan

Smarter tax-free cash use

Fewer pensions, less stress

Confidence to spend freely

Avoid costly withdrawal mistakes

Personalised drawdown strategy

Confidence based planning

No more financial guesswork

Independent, jargon-free advice

Visual retirement income map

Understand what’s really enough

Know when and how to retire

Not Taking Action Here Is Most Peoples #1 Regret. Delaying This Is Simply Costing You.

Most people delay taking action for typically the same 3 reasons.

#1 Comfort - Dealing with their retirement makes them anxious, they "deal with it next month" to make them feel more comfortable.

#2 Fear of Mistakes - You get one shot at retirement, so people don't want to make the wrong decision when doing their own planning and regretting it.

#3 Analysis Paralysis - There's so many different options & strategies so they never take the first step because they don't have a clear plan.

But here’s the truth...


All three reasons lead to the same place.

Nothing happens.

You keep waiting.
You keep delaying.
You keep doing nothing.

And over time, that “nothing” becomes something.

It becomes:

Thousands in unnecessary tax paid
Because they took withdrawals in the wrong order - or too much, too soon.

Retirement lived in fear, not freedom
Because they never knew how much they could
safely spend - so they held back.

Opportunities missed
Trips not taken. Gifts not given. Life milestones postponed — just in case.

Old pensions left untouched
Losing value. Charging high fees. Doing nothing.

Mental weight that never goes away
Because the uncertainty follows them - every week, every month, every year.

And they don’t realise how heavy that weight has become…
Until they finally feel what it’s like to have it lifted.

Delaying action doesn’t mean you’re safe.
It just means the risks are hidden.

And every month spent “thinking about it” is a month where:

You’re exposed to avoidable mistakes

You’re not using your money in the smartest way

You’re mentally burdened by the unknown

And you’re losing time — the one thing you can’t earn back

Retirement is not the time to guess.

You only get one shot at this.

One chance to make your income work.
One window to take control.
One opportunity to retire with clarity, not regret.

Don’t let comfort, fear or complexity cost you your freedom.

That’s what we’re here to help you avoid.


You’ve already done the saving.


Now let’s make it work — the right way.

Free call, no payment, no obligation.

FAQ's

Is there a cost for the call?

No, it's totally FREE. The purpose is to see if this is a good fit in the first place.

What if I already have an adviser?

That’s totally fine - many people I speak with do. This isn’t about replacing anyone. It’s a second opinion to help you see things more clearly and make sure you’re not missing anything.

And I can imagine if you've made it all the way to the bottom of this page, reading the FAQ's you're likely not 100% happy with your current adviser.

What if I don’t know how much I’ve got?

You’re not alone - that’s one of the most common reasons people book this call. I’ll help you get clarity, even if things are currently messy or scattered.

What If I Don't Understand The Financial Terms

That's exactly why I am here. I despise the typical financial jargon that 90% of advisors use, it confuses everyone and no one understand it.

I make things extremely simple to understand so that anyone with any level of knowledge can understand.

What happens after the call? Do I have to make an instant decision?

No, you don't have to, there's no pressure.

That’s completely up to you. If you want help implementing a strategy, we can discuss it. If not, you’ll still leave with more clarity than most people ever get.

Will you try to sell me something on the call?

Absolutely not. This is not a sales call. It’s a strategic conversation to help you understand where you stand and what your options are - no pressure, no obligation.

As you can see in my client reviews, I often do work for clients where there is no mention of me earning any income or fees. Client satisfaction is my #1 priority.