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  1. Blog8th Oct 2026

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    Financial advice for business owners: planning your sale

    Selling a business is rarely just a financial transaction. For many owners it’s the biggest financial event of their lives, and it changes how your wealth works almost overnight. Something you once built and controlled yourself becomes a lump sum... Read more

    By Richard Johnston

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  2. Blog25th Aug 2026

    Alastair Moore, Financial Planner and author of blog about planning for your future

    Why planning for your future is much more than just pensions

    Will I have enough? It’s the question almost every client asks us at the start of the financial planning process. Enough to retire comfortably, enough to do the things on my bucket list, enough to look after the people I... Read more

    By Alastair Moore

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  3. Blog10th Jul 2026

    Long-Term Investing: Why Patience Matters More Than Luck

    If you’re crossing your fingers and hoping stock prices will soar, or cursing that the market fell, remember, investing isn’t about being ‘lucky’. Instead, successfully growing your wealth over time is about something more structured and disciplined. This requires patience.  Calamity James is “the world’s unluckiest boy”. He’s been suffering comical mishaps in the pages of The Beano for the last 40 years. If he didn’t have... Read more

    By Tom La Dell

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  4. Blog9th Jul 2026

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    Inheritance Tax on pensions – 5 ways you can prepare

    The 2024 Autumn Budget introduced a fundamental shift to Inheritance Tax on pensions. From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will be included in the value of an individual’s estate for IHT purposes.   This marks a significant departure from the current position where pensions have typically... Read more

    By Kelly Shek

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  5. Blog26th Jun 2026

    Investing: a cool head in a crisis is more than just ‘positive thinking’

    As financial planners, we often remind clients that staying calm helps avoid making rash investing decisions. In the current climate, this can feel especially challenging. Here’s how you can stay focused and make well-informed decisions about your long-term financial goals.   “It’ll all be ok in the end, if it’s not ok, then it’s not the end.”  This much-quoted example of positive... Read more

    By Kelly Shek

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  6. News21st May 2026

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    AAB Welcomes Two Firms in Latest Strategic Growth Deal

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  7. Blog11th Mar 2026

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    Worried about investment bubbles? Try following these Dos and Don’ts

    From the Bank of England to the ‘armchair experts,’ everyone has a take on AI. The more share prices surge, the more wary investors ask, “How long will this last?” Here’s some guidance on how you can keep your finances... Read more

    By Tom La Dell

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  8. News9th Feb 2026

    AAB announce deal with Kreston Reeves, Emma Lancaster and Richard Spofforth

    AAB announce deal with Kreston Reeves creating a £200m+ group

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  9. Blog20th Jan 2026

    Claire Marston, author of article about financial planning during divorce

    How a financial planner can support you through divorce

    Divorce means unravelling years of shared finances while you’re processing profound emotional loss – and making sound decisions during this time can feel overwhelming. A financial planner offers calm, impartial support through this transition, helping you protect your long-term security... Read more

    By Claire McMahon

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  10. Blog8th Jan 2026

    Michael Aitken, author of blog about financial planning for 2026

    Your vision for 2026: how to make this a really good year for your finances

    January is the perfect time to talk about setting new goals. In a perfect world, what would you like your finances to look like this time next year? And is anything standing in the way? What would make 2026 a... Read more

    By Michael Aitken

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  11. Blog11th Dec 2025

    Kelly Shek, Financial Planner at AAB Wealth

    12 days of… sudden wealth

    A windfall can be life-changing, and financial advice is as much about providing emotional support as managing the numbers. If you’re coming into some money this Christmas – or any other time of year – here’s where advice makes a... Read more

    By Kelly Shek

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  12. Blog28th Nov 2025

    Duncan Glassey, author of blog about the UK autumn budget

    Here’s what the Autumn Budget will mean for your wealth plans

    Rachel Reeves’ second budget as Chancellor provided something many have been craving: clarity. And despite the gloomy headlines, there’s much to celebrate about what didn’t change – from a financial planning perspective that is. There were no changes to tax-free... Read more

    By Duncan Glassey

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