TPAS: Average pot size for people seeking freedoms guidance is £45,000-£48,000

Michael Klimes
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The average pot size of members contacting The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) for guidance since freedom and choice came into force is between £45,000 and £48,000.

Speaking today at a Pensions Management Institute seminar on administration, TPAS head of information and guidance Charlotte Jackson revealed many of these people had a defined benefit (DB) legacy ...

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