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Pension Consolidation Review

Trace old workplace schemes, compare charges and guarantees, and decide whether consolidation is genuinely worthwhile.

Desk with pension statements and a calculator

Who it is for

People with several deferred workplace pensions after job changes.

The outcome

A clear recommendation on which schemes to leave, transfer, or restructure — with reasons tied to charges, funds, and guarantees.

Scope of work

Scheme tracing support, charge and fund comparison, loss of guaranteed benefits analysis, transfer recommendation where appropriate.

Included

  • Scheme information request support
  • Side-by-side comparison of costs and investment options
  • Written transfer suitability opinion where a transfer is considered

Not included

  • Guaranteed Minimum Pension legal disputes
  • Employer scheme design for businesses
  • ProviderCrown & Coast advisers specialising in UK workplace pensions
  • ProcessInventory of known schemes, information chase, comparison workshop, recommendation letter.
  • TimelineTwo to eight weeks depending on how quickly schemes respond.
  • MeetingsRiceborough office or remote UK video meetings.
  • PreparationNational Insurance number, previous employer names, and any old scheme paperwork you still hold.
  • ConstraintsSome transfers are unsuitable — especially where valuable guarantees exist.
  • FeesFrom £950 for a defined consolidation review.
  • Next stepAsk us to review your deferred pensions.