Hi had 2 pensions from different companies and I wanted to put them in one pot so I used Pense. I was assigned the wonderful Lauren Burfield who held my hand and guided me through the process of... See more
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I felt reassured at all times with my…
I felt reassured at all times with my experience with Pense. Highly professional, courteous and friendly on all occasions I never felt any worries with the whole process. In fact they made it a doddle. Very impressed and happy to recommend.
Excellent service
Excellent service, no pressure gave me lots of time to think through the advice. All went smoothly, James and Liv were very helpful and knowledgeable.
Five Star Service
Needed help turning my company pension pot into the highest-yielding annuity I could get, and Pense were superb. Detailed but easy to understand advice based on my own personal needs, medical issues, etc, all handled with speed and efficiency, even when my employer’s side were dragging their feet.
Very pleased with the tax free lump sum and monthly income, arranged through a top-name pension provider , leaving me with no worries or regrets.
Regular updates on progress, and all queries quickly answered .
Highly recommend Pense.
All the staff very friendly and very…
All the staff very friendly and very good at keeping me up to date with what was going on. I did not have a clue what was best for me but my advisor ross Taylor was very helpful. He made everything easy to understand. Also Lauren was very helpful and always replied to any emails a sent with questions. And done this with speed she was also very good at chasing up the pension company for me. And when Lauren was on holiday Harriet took over for Lauren. Harriet was also very professional and great in keeping me updated. And there for any questions. Nothing was no trouble for all the staff at pense. I would highly recommend them as I already have. And they are still there for me
Delighted
My journey with pense started very badly as i was bombarded with calls and emails. So i reviewed 1 srar. The director called personally to apologise and explained it was due to new staff and a new system. He also offered, as a goid will gesture, to halve the commission, bringing the value of the annuity to virtually the same as I found with the same provider online.
I decided to give them another chance.
Their financial advisor was clear, helpful and knowledgeable.
Their team kept me up to date, even when in China, where communications are challenging.
They were always contactable. Very important and reassuring during the start of the Iran war.
I have no hesitation in giving 5stars and highly recommending Pense.
Pense carried out my pension transfer…
Pense carried out my pension transfer quickly and efficiently.
Everyone I dealt with impressed me particularly Ross who advised me and Lauren who helped process transfer as quickly as possible and kept me regularly informed
I found Pense by accident in the first…
I found Pense by accident in the first instance more than a year ago after using a pension calculator on a website. After that I received a call from them enquiring about my requirements, I was very cautious at the time for many reasons of scams etc. That said I did reach out to them after doing sound research and contacting them via the FSA website to be sure all was ok. That was in the beginning but as time moved on and Pense submitted me quotes for Anuities it was clear that the company is very professional in its approach and doing business. The service I received was excellent, the advisor I had was James and the admin support team Isabel and Amber were truly great with all the documentation, the regular updates on progress with my application was first class. I was kept up to speed on everything . The whole process was efficient and painless. I can’t thank them enough for all they have done for me to date. I will recommend them to my friends in the future and I will definitely be using there services again with out doubt.
Great service from start to finish
Great service from start to finish
Kept me informed & up to date with any progress in my application,my contact Lauren was very helpfull
Very satisfied
Very satisfied with the service I received from Pence in regard to setting up an annuity pension for me. I was pleased with how quick the process was and
Liv Carey regularly kept me up to date with how things were proceeding.
Pense have been extremely helpful in…
Pense have been extremely helpful in dealing with my pensions. Ross and Lauren
guided me through the hole process from start to finish. I would have no hesitation in using them again.
I was assisting my brother in getting…
I was assisting my brother in getting an annuity sorted, with his retirement approaching. I contacted a number of annuity brokers, but opted for Pense following my correspondence by email and phone with Kirk. He was excellent and reassuring, made the process as simple as possible, where others were putting obstacles in our way (as I was doing most of the 'talking' etc on my brother's behalf, it could have been complicated). Once we agreed on a provider, based on best annuity rate, Kirk passed me on to Liv, who metaphorically held our hands from that point on until the annuity funds arrived in my brother's account. Regular email contact (at least weekly), plus prompt responses to our queries, kept us reassured at all times. Nothing seemed too much trouble for Liv or Kirk. The whole process from accepting the quote to receiving the funds took around 7 weeks, well within expected timescales given. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and recommend them to anyone in need of such services.
Attention to detail
I was pleased with the attention to detail in every aspect of my pension transfer. My options were made clear and were succinctly explained by James Allott. Liv Carey kept me updated throughout the process.””
I would have no hesitation to recommend Pense to anyone looking to make investments.
Satisfaction
It was reassuring and helpful to liaise with the same person to help and guide you through some of the hurdles in front of you . Any questions i put forward which were a few , were answered very quickly .
So a big thank you to Liv and Kris for their advice and help .
Had always been a bit sceptical about
Had always been a bit sceptical about financial advisors, but I had to use one to set up a annuity policy. Kirk Yeomans from Pence arranged a phone consultation and I will be forever grateful. He talked me through all my options, advised me on my tax implications which helped me make an informed decision, he kept me informed about the different providers and dealt with the transfer of my pension pot getting me exactly what I needed.
Advice re annuity
I used Pence to find an annuity for me. Very helpful and efficient and good helpful advice
I have never been one for writing…
I have never been one for writing reviews but on this occasion, I had to break the habit of a lifetime. Pense were first class, from the moment I called them to the start of my annuity, the team have kept me informed every step of the way. Special mention to Kirk for his advice, and to Lauren and Liv who provided regular updates. I would have no hesitation in recommending Pense to friends and family.
Quick smooth process
The whole Pense team were very efficient.
I was very happy through out the smooth quick process.
If anyone was on holiday someone else picked up the messaging seamlessly.
I would not hesitate in recommending them
From the start the advisors chased my…
From the start the advisors chased my pension providers for details on the type of pension I held .. chasing regularly for updates
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