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Welcome to our financial advice resources

Whether you are a private individual or a business owner, we offer a wide range of Guides and Fact Sheets on all aspects of financial advice from savings and investments to pensions, retirement and inheritance planning.

Quarterly Market Commentary

Quarterly Market Commentary October 2024

Investors reassess positions amidst high valuations and potential corrections in stock prices.

Autumn Statement 2024

2024 Autumn Statement: What It Could Mean For Your Finances

On 30 October, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves will deliver the Autumn Budget Statement 2024.

Welcome

Welcome to Ellis Bates

An overview of the financial services we provide and the way we will look after you and your family as an Ellis Bates client.

Investing

Guide to Considering Risk

Understanding why it is so important to understand your attitude towards risk when you are investing your money

Guide to Making the Most of Your Money

Our experienced, expert in-house investment team outline our investment philosophy, how we construct your investment portfolios and our core investment solutions.

Guide to Pre Year- End Tax Planning

Tax-savings actions to take before a deadline

Guide to Investments

Our experienced, expert in-house investment team outline our investment philosophy, how we construct your investment portfolios and our core investment solutions.

Guide to Socially Responsible Investing

Where people, planet and profit can live together.

Pensions & Retirement

Enhancing Pension Contributions for A Brighter Future

Maximise your pension savings each tax year.

Guide to Retirement Savings Options

Pensions, SIPPs, Bonds, Savings, ISAs, Property and Investing.

Guide to Pensions and Divorce

Navigating uncertainty, pension sharing orders and pension assets.

Guide to Making the Most of Your Pension

We help you to achieve your retirement goals by outlining how much you should be saving to get the best possible income in retirement.

Navigating the ins and outs of retirement

How to get your retirement plans in motion.

Estate Planning and Inheritance

Guide to Estate Planning & Protecting Your Family

The importance of making a Will, Trusts and Lasting Powers of Attorney, Gifting, Property Relief and Investment Relief

The importance of making a Will

Many people still lack a properly organised estate plan despite the numerous benefits of writing a Will—such as getting our finances in order, planning our legacy, and ensuring that our loved ones are well looked after.

Financial Planning for Business Owners

Factsheets for Business Owners

A selection of factsheets on key areas of financial advice for you and your employees including pensions, salary sacrifice, insurance and protection and employee benefits.

Benefits of a SIPP vs SASS in Business

We discuss the key differences difference between a Small Self-Administered
Scheme (SSAS) and a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP).

Guide to Financial Advice for Business Owners

Helping you maximise the rewards of your efforts and success.