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Your lost pension could be worth thousands
Many people are surprised to discover they have multiple pension pots from previous jobs that they have not reviewed for years.

Press Feature | FT Adviser
“I feel confident in what I’m doing and actually feel that I’m doing it better than I did it before,” says Chadwick. “I’ve probably made a load of mistakes before and feel that I’ve learned from them.”

Press Feature | Professional Adviser
Blackwood Financial Planning Founder and Managing Director John Chadwick recently spoke with Professional Adviser to explain why helping others is the primary focus of the launch of Blackwood.

Designing your ideal retirement
The final five-year countdown to retirement marks one of the most significant transition periods in your life. It is a time for deep introspection and detailed preparation, moving from general saving habits to specific withdrawal strategies.

Principles for long-term investing success
Investors face a constant stream of market updates and a never-ending range of investment options for long term investment success.

What’s on your financial to-do list for 2026?
Why keeping your financial plan relevant is more important than ever
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