Our Transparent Costs

Under £250K

Set-Up Advice Fee: 3%
Annual Fee: 1%
Minimum Advice Fee: £3K

£250K – £1M

Set-Up Advice Fee: 2%
Annual Fee: 1%

£1M - £5M

Set-Up Advice Fee: 1%
Annual Fee: 0.5 - 0.9%
See Table Below
A Minimum Fixed FCA Report Fee of £3.5K applies to Final Salary (DB) Pension Transfer Advice. All Cameron James costs are total amounts, no additional VAT to be added.

Simple Transparent Fees

We believe fees should be easy for you to understand from the start. The table to the right confirms our Ongoing Fee schedule when you have £1M+ of AUA.

You will have a dedicated Financial Adviser specialised for your specific circumstances, along with a full admin team to complete and follow up with all necessary paperwork. Transparent and independent advice in black and white.

Assets Under Advice (AUA) Annual Fee
Up To £1 Million 1%
£1 Million + 0.9%
£2 Million + 0.8%
£3 Million + 0.7%
£4 Million + 0.6%
£5 Million + 0.5%

How The Pension Advice Process Works

Simple, Transparent & Straightforward.
If you have a DB Pension, Steps 2 & 3 With PTS.

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Really happy with my CJ experience, cannot fault their due diligence and efficiency. Dominic and his Team go above and beyond to support the process in a very friendly and helpful manner. Clear communication throughout the process of transferring multiple pensions in to my SIPP despite the administrative hurdles thrown out by Pension Providers. The SIPP has proved to be tax efficient and I highly recommend the process, using this super knowledgeable and trustworthy Team, thank you !

Need to Know

Advice Process

  • Weekly or Bi-Weekly Update

    Once the courier collects your application pack we do everything from there. We will chase the providers on your behalf by email or telephone until the case is finalised. We will keep you updated throughout.

  • Education

    You have come to us for advice. Our job is to educate you and help you make informed decisions. Our Adviser will explain things as many times as you need.

  • Clear Cost Section

    Every advice report has a dedicated cost page. No jargon. No small print. Just clear and easy to understand costs for you to make an informed decision based on the benefits and the costs of the advice.

  • Global DHL Courier Costs

    Your application pack will be securely couriered and collected from you anywhere in the world. We pay for this. This ensures faster transfer speeds on all pension work and also allows us to monitor the arrival of your application and our admin resources to ensure your case starts being processed on the day of arrival.

  • Pre-Completed Forms

    Your dedicated Adviser & Admin will prepare any Financial Paperwork, Admin or Forms that you may need to complete. This saves you time and reduces errors once submitted.

  • Dedicated Admin

    You also have your own dedicated Admin. This means if you ever need assistance you can reach out directly to your Admin who is already familiar with your policy. This is also helpful if your Adviser is busy helping another client.

  • Dedicated Adviser

    Direct line to your Dedicated Adviser. No hold music.

  • Advice Report in Black & White

    Financial solutions are intangible. However, making the correct decision is important. Our advice reports ensure you have all the important facts and information in B&W.

  • Bespoke Advice

    One size does not fit all. Everyone’s situation and requirements are slightly different so receiving personalised advice are essential. Our advice is taloired to you.

  • Independent Advice

    We are not tied to any provider. We scan the whole of the market and provide you with unbiased advice on the solution that best matches your requirements. This is in contrast to restricted advice, such as Barclays who can only advise from a range of in-house solutions.

  • All Follow-Up Appointments

    There is never additional charges for any follow-up appointments. We like to keep it simple. Your cost of advice will not increase no matter how long or how many times you may need to speak with your Adviser.

  • Free Initial Consultation

    All clients receive a free consultation for us to understand their requirements and goals in greater detail. This meeting is the first stepping stone in your relationship with CJ.

Pension Transfer Cases

  • Keeping Them On Their Toes

    In our teams experience consistent check-ins on the transfer status yields quicker results for clients. We have scheduled times to chase up all existing paperwork. Fun times!

  • All Provider Communication

    Some email chains are never-ending. Our staff stick to the task circumnavigating and minimising pension transfer delays and updating you only when required. Allowing you to get on with better things in life.

  • End-to-End Transfer

    Once your forms are returned we take responsibility for all transfer related tasks. Our experienced staff are trained in dealing with pensions providers and bureaucracy so that you do not have to.

  • UK Pension Analysis

    Whether you hold a DB or DC pension, we complete all of the legwork in obtaining the relevant information. We will not bore you but this is a timely task and why our admin are professionally trained in what to look out for.

Ongoing Service

  • Pre-Completed Paperwork

    All future forms (Top-Ups, Withdrawals, Address Change etc) are pre-completed by your Admin and sent to you via email. You simply review the information and return the form signed. This saves our clients time to get on with their life.

  • Ongoing Market Comparison

    Industries change. We keep an eye open on all provider options and advise our clients if there are ever any new lower-cost solutions available.

  • Portfolio Rebalancing

    Your portfolio will be rebalanced on an ongoing basis to maximise growth opportunities. You may enjoy discussing this in detail with your Adviser each quarter. Similarly, you may find finance slightly boring and prefer a broad overview. Everyone is different.

  • Quarterly Review Meeting

    Every 3-months you have an appointment your Adviser to keep you updated on portfolio performance. It is also a chance for you to relay any changes to your situation. For example, a new job, moving country or a new family member. This allows your Adviser to ensure your finances stay up to date with your situation and goals.

The Boring Stuff

  • Qualifications

    All Advisory firms must pay premiums, which protect you as the customer were you to ever have a complaint. We are proud to say Cameron James has never had a client complaint and we work hard to keep it this way.

  • Professional Indemnity Insurance

    All Advisory firms must pay premiums, which protect you as the customer were you to ever have a complaint. We are proud to say Cameron James has never had a client complaint and we work hard to keep it this way.

  • Our Website & Business Expenses

    It is not by chance that you stumbled across our website. Every page, article, section has been optimised for SEO to ensure you could easily find our website. We work tirelessly on this and employ numerous staff and companies to ensure we keep on top of this for you. Expenses covers everything else from paper clips to headsets. Everything our staff need to ensure your journey with us is smooth and the quality of our service better than our competitors.

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