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Adviser Briefing Template

Complete this form, print to PDF, and hand to your financial adviser — UK or overseas. Saves time and ensures nothing important is missed in your first meeting.

📋 2 pages · fillable · adviser-ready 🗓️ Updated January 2025
How to use: Fill in as many fields as you can on screen. Print to PDF (Ctrl+P → Save as PDF). Email or bring the PDF to your first adviser meeting. Tick the priority questions to guide the agenda.

📋 1. Personal Details

Identification
Full name
Date of birth
NI Number
UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference)
UK address (if still registered)
Overseas address / destination
Date departed / planned departure
Email address
Phone (incl. country code)
Household
Marital status
Partner name & DOB
Dependent children (ages)

🏛️ 2. Tax & Residency Status

UK tax residence status
UK tax year of departure
Split-year case (if known)
Registered for UK Self Assessment?
Destination country tax residence
Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)?
UK income sources (after departure)
Estimated total UK taxable income (£/yr)

🏦 3. Pension Summary

State Pension
State Pension forecast (£/week)
State Pension age
Qualifying NI years held
Paying voluntary NI abroad (CF83)?
State Pension frozen in destination?
Defined Benefit (Final Salary) Pensions
DB Pension 1 — employer & amount
DB Pension 2 — employer & amount
Considering DB pension transfer?
Defined Contribution / SIPP
DC / SIPP pot value (£)
Provider(s)
Current drawdown / access plans
ISA balance (£)

🏠 4. Property

UK main residence
UK residential property (est. value)
UK Buy-to-Let properties
UK property CGT position
Destination property (owned/rented)
Destination property details

❓ 5. Priority Questions for Your Adviser

Tick all that apply — use these to structure your meeting agenda:

Other questions / specific concerns:

🤝 6. Adviser Details (for your records)

Adviser name
Firm name
FCA registration number
Regulatory status
Type of advice
Fee arrangement
First meeting date
Client signature


Date


Data notice: This template is for your personal use. Fill in only what you're comfortable sharing with your adviser. You do not need to complete every field. Do not send this document to anyone you haven't fully verified as a legitimate regulated adviser.

Save as PDF: Ctrl+P (⌘+P) → Save as PDF → margins: Minimum → Save. Then email to your adviser.

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