Built on three decades of getting it right
Silent Avenue was founded in 1994 when pension planning was still done with spreadsheets and fax machines. We've evolved with the industry, but our core principle hasn't changed.
Why we exist
Every person approaching retirement faces the same fundamental challenge: turning decades of accumulated pension wealth into a sustainable income that lasts as long as they do.
It sounds simple. It never is.
Tax laws shift. Markets fluctuate. Family circumstances evolve. Health changes. The strategies that worked in your fifties may not serve you in your seventies.
We exist to guide people through that complexity with clarity, competence, and without cutting corners.
What guides our work
We don't work with everyone. We work with people who understand that good pension planning is a relationship, not a transaction.
Our clients value expertise over expense ratios. They want advisors who answer calls, explain options thoroughly, and think five moves ahead.
In return, we provide planning that adapts as your life does. Annual reviews aren't templated check-ins. They're genuine reassessments of whether your strategy still serves your goals.
Our approach to advice
We don't believe in one-size-fits-all portfolio models. Your pension strategy should reflect your risk tolerance, your timeline, your tax situation, and your actual plans for retirement.
Some clients want to travel extensively in their sixties and live modestly in their eighties. Others prefer the opposite. Some have property they plan to sell. Others have businesses to wind down. Some want to leave a legacy. Others want to spend their last penny on their last day.
Each of those scenarios requires different planning. We build strategies that match how you actually want to live, not how a textbook says you should.
What you can expect
Direct access to the people managing your plan. No call centers, no junior associates handling follow-ups, no automated responses.
Clear communication about fees, performance, and changes to your strategy. You'll never wonder what you're paying for or why we're recommending a particular action.
Proactive planning that anticipates changes in tax law, pension regulations, and market conditions before they impact your retirement timeline.
The people behind the plans
Catherine Morrison
Senior Pension Advisor
34 years advising on defined benefit transfers and retirement income strategies. Former head of pensions at a major UK wealth manager.
James Hartwell
Lead Financial Planner
Specializes in pension consolidation and tax-efficient drawdown strategies. Chartered Financial Planner with 26 years of experience.
Alison Chen
Estate Planning Specialist
Expert in inheritance tax mitigation and intergenerational wealth transfer. Previously practiced as a tax solicitor for 15 years.
Ready to work together?
The first step is a conversation. No pressure, no sales pitch, just an honest discussion about whether we're the right fit for your needs.
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