True Potential Wealth Management LLP - George Cowley

23/06/2026

🚨 ISA savers – have you heard about the proposed new HMRC ISA changes?

The government has announced plans that could mean a 22% tax charge on interest earned from cash held within Stocks & Shares ISAs from April 2027.

For years, many people have used ISAs as a straightforward way to protect their savings from tax. These changes could mean reviewing whether your current ISA strategy is still the most suitable option for your goals.

A few questions to consider:

💷 Do you keep a significant amount of cash inside your Stocks & Shares ISA?

📈 Would these changes make you more likely to invest rather than hold cash?

🤔 Are ISA rules becoming too complicated?

The right approach will depend on your personal circumstances, but it's worth understanding how these changes could affect your savings and future plans.

If you'd like to discuss how the new rules might impact you or your family, feel free to send me a message.

What are your thoughts on these proposed changes?

18/05/2026

Financial planning is not just about investments.
It’s about creating clarity, confidence, and a plan for the future.

In a world of constant market noise and financial uncertainty, having a structured strategy has never been more important.

Whether the goal is:
- building wealth
- planning for retirement
- protecting your family
- reducing tax efficiently
- or simply gaining control of your finances

Good advice can make a significant long-term difference.

The right financial plan should help you feel more confident about where you are today — and where you’re heading tomorrow.

10/04/2026

🔔 Start of the Tax Year: Is Flexi-Access Drawdown Part of Your Strategy?

The beginning of a new tax year is an ideal time to review how you’re drawing income from your pension — and for many, flexi-access drawdown can be a highly effective tool when used correctly.

Here are a few key considerations:

• Use your personal allowance efficiently – Drawing income up to your allowance can help minimise unnecessary tax

• Control your income levels – Flexibility allows you to adjust withdrawals based on your needs and tax position each year

• Manage tax bands strategically – Careful planning can help you avoid pushing income into higher tax brackets

• Coordinate with other income sources – Align drawdown with dividends, rental income, or employment earnings for maximum efficiency

• Review investment strategy – Your remaining pension stays invested, so ensuring it aligns with your risk profile is essential

Flexi-access drawdown offers freedom and control — but without a clear plan, it can also lead to unintended tax consequences or depletion of funds over time.

As a Chartered Financial Planner, I help clients structure their retirement income in a way that is both sustainable and tax-efficient, aligned with their long-term goals.

If you’re entering the new tax year and want to review your drawdown strategy, feel free to get in touch.

📩 Message me directly to start the conversation.

Contact me to find out if retirement and pension advice is right for you.

With investing, your capital is at risk. Investments can fluctuate in value and you may get back less than you invest. Pension eligibility criteria applies.

03/04/2026

Last month, I spoke with a potential client in his early 60s who thought retirement would “work itself out.”

Saving for retirement was always something he planned to do later.

Later never came.

Now, instead of choosing when to slow down, he worries about:
- How long his body can keep up
- What happens if his job disappears

Not saving for retirement rarely feels like a mistake in your 30s or 40s.

It shows up decades later—as fewer options, more stress, and work that’s no longer optional.

Start with one small step today.

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👉 Share this with someone who might need the reminder

Your future self is counting on you.

Contact me to find out if retirement and pension advice is right for you.

With investing, your capital is at risk. Investments can fluctuate in value and you may get back less than you invest. Pension eligibility criteria applies.

30/03/2026

📅 You still have just a few days to reduce your tax bill for this year.

And yet, this is exactly when I see the same pattern every March:

High earners leaving valuable allowances unused — not because they don’t know, but because life gets busy.

If you’re in that position, here are three moves still worth considering before the tax year closes:

1. Pension contributions (with carry forward)
For many higher earners, this is still the most powerful lever available. Used correctly, it can reduce your taxable income and accelerate long-term wealth.

2. ISA allowance utilisation
£20,000 per year, lost if unused.
Simple, but consistently overlooked — especially when cash is sitting on the sidelines

3. Capital gains planning
If you were already considering disposals, using your CGT allowance before the deadline can make a meaningful difference.

💡 This is a reminder that financial planning isn’t static. Tax rules evolve, and so should your strategy.

If you’re not sure whether you’ve fully used your allowances this year, feel free to send me a quick message — I’m happy to point you in the right direction.

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30/03/2026

Pension Inheritance Tax bombshell

As of 6th April 2027, everything changes.

Currently, if you die with money in your Pension pot, it passes to your family free of Inheritance tax.

But soon that ends.

Any unused Pension will soon be counted as part of your estate, which means 40% Inheritance tax on anything over £325,000, plus Income tax if you’re over age 75.

Your family could end up with a fraction of your lifetime savings.

You’ve got 12 months to implement a strategy.

27/03/2026

Welcome to the page for George Cowley of True Potential Wealth Management LLP.

I am a Chartered Financial Planner for individuals and business owners who expect more from their wealth.

I specialise in providing discreet, highly personalised financial strategies designed to preserve, grow, and structure your wealth with precision. From complex tax planning to long-term investment and retirement strategies, our focus is on delivering clarity, confidence, and control.

Our approach is defined by:
• Tailored advice built around your unique circumstances
• A long-term partnership, not a transactional service
• Absolute professionalism, discretion, and trust

Because true financial planning isn’t just about performance — it’s about creating a life of freedom, security, and legacy.

If you value considered, strategic advice and a more refined approach to managing your wealth, we invite you to connect.

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