Hi, I would like to take some advice on transferring my UK pension, has anybody used a local financial advisor who they would recommend? Has anybody else done this?...
Mike W. replied:
I used Crowe Horwath but that's because our pensions are complicated and we were setting up a Self Managed Fund at the same time. Alan Collett should be able to help. He has UK and OZ expertise which is very useful. Crowe Horwath were excellent, but I needed to explain a lot about how UK Pensions work particularly final salary schemes like the NHS.
Alan C. replied:
Thanks Mike Winsor. I live in Geelong (and work from home mostly) but don't do UK pension transfers - but know someone that does. Nicola Harker: please send a private message to me if you would like a name and contact details. Also let me know if you would like help with UK and/or Aus tax, because that's what I do! As well as visas.
Stifflers M. replied:
andrew@pensiontransfers.com.au This is who we used and had great efficient service. Mine was straightforward but David had several smaller individual ones and all amalgamated now.
Can anyone recommend a financial advisor who can help with the transfer of UK pensions to Australia ? I know that the rules changed in June 2015, which make it hard (or...
Andrew B. replied:
I used Global Destiny. Admittedly, it was before June 2015 though.
Jeff S. replied:
I have spoken to Hugh Sutterby at Geelong financial group but it's stuck as laws have changed, check with him nice guy