PERSONAL EMPLOYER ADVISER Scottish Widows Contact us Register Log in Home Find a financial adviser FIND A FINANCIAL ADVISER How to find a financial adviser and what you should do when you meet an IFA before, during and after your meeting. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? A financial adviser will talk to you about your hopes and plans for the future and recommend the best products to suit your personal situation. The unbiased.co.uk tool will help you find one near you. Find an adviser now TALKING TO A FINANCIAL ADVISER Our adviser checklist will help you get the most from your meeting. Before the meeting have a think about your goals and plans for the future so you are not thinking on the spot. Things to bring WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING ALONG WITH YOU Documentation such as bank statements, tax returns or annual pension statements, anything that will help the adviser build a true picture of your financial situation An idea of your financial goals and aspirations A list of questions you want to ask Proof of identity in case you want to act on any of the recommendations Questions to ask before your first meeting PREPARING YOUR QUESTIONS Do you specialise in the product area/areas I am interested in? How long have you been advising clients? Do you often advise people in my earnings bracket? Can you show me references from satisfied clients? Do you charge a fee for the initial consultation? Do you charge fees for advice or take commission from the provider? Where and when will meetings take place? Questions to ask during your meeting WHAT TO ASK DURING THE MEETING What’s the potential return on this investment and how long is it for? What are the charges and how does that compare with those for similar products? What happens if I need my money earlier than planned? What are the risks? What is the tax position with this product? What if I can’t keep the payments up? Can I have the key features document for this product? At the meeting IT'S GOOD TO REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: Always ask if you don't understand Take notes Don't sign anything until you've read and understood it CONTACT US Get in touch How would you like to hear from us? Make a claim Make a complaint Existing customer centre PRODUCTS Pensions & Annuities Life Insurance Savings & Mortgages SERVICES Fund prices Find a financial adviser ABOUT US About Scottish Widows Responsible investment Personal Employer Adviser Scottish Widows Bank Lloyds Banking Group Careers Media Centre Cookies Legal Information Accessibility Sitemap Facebook Twitter Youtube