SIPP vs RIA

Find the pension that fits

To retire with confidence, clients need a pension provider that’s flexible enough to fit their needs – not the other way around. That’s why we offer both our SIPP and Retirement Investment Account (RIA) – two different pension wrappers to suit different requirements.

AJ Bell has been a SIPP provider from day one, and over the years we’ve built up a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our RIA proves that we remain committed to delivering products for every kind of client – whatever their circumstances may be.

Our Product Director, Mark Rendle, explains the key benefits of both our SIPP and RIA wrappers.

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We bend over backwards to please

Here are just a few of the many benefits offered by our pension products:

  SIPP RIA
Access to our Funds & Shares Service.
Access to our Managed Portfolio Service and full range of multi-asset funds.
All key benefits available, including PCLS, Flexi-access and UFPLS.
Choose from our panel of investment partners and off-panel options.

 

Put your clients in a more comfortable position

Book a chat with our Business Development Team to discover how our pensions will fit your clients’ needs.

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Charging that aligns to your client’s needs

We’ve created example client scenarios to help you understand how our SIPP and RIA charges differ, and in particular, how a certain type of client might be better off choosing one type of pension over the other.

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    Mrs Davies


    Pension, ISA and General Investment Account

    Mrs Davies holds personal assets via the Funds & Shares Service in accounts outside her pension, and her adviser expects to trade no more than five times a year on each account.

    Fund value: £450,000 (£250,000 in a pension, and £200,000 in ISA and GIA assets).

    Annual pension charge: £519.75 (SIPP) or £625.00 (RIA)

    Total annual platform charge: £919.75 (SIPP) or £1,025.00 (RIA)

    SEE FULL BREAKDOWN OF CHARGES

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    Mr Richards


    Pension only

    Mr Richards holds £150,000 of pension assets in the Funds & Shares Service. He is already taking regular flexi-access income withdrawals, and his adviser expects to trade up to 10 times per year.

    Fund value: £150,000

    Annual charge: £768 (SIPP) or £375 (RIA)

    SEE FULL BREAKDOWN OF CHARGES

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    Mr Wallis


    Pension and ISA

    Mr Wallis holds pension and ISA assets via the Funds & Shares Service, and expects to commence regular UFPLS payments within the next 12 months. His adviser expects to trade no more than five times a year on each account.

    Fund value: £430,000 (£345,000 in a pension, and £85,000 in an ISA).

    Annual pension charge: £709.75 (SIPP) or £862.50 (RIA) pre-retirement, changing to £849.75 (SIPP) or £812.50 (RIA) taking regular UFPLS.

    Total annual platform charge: £879.75 (SIPP) or £1,032.50 (RIA) pre-retirement; changing to £1,019.75 (SIPP) or £982.50 (RIA) taking regular UFPLS.

    SEE FULL BREAKDOWN OF CHARGES

SIPP vs RIA key feature documents

Wrappers that benefit your clients

Our wrappers provide a range of benefits, including:

  • low-cost charging structures that appeal to a range of clients;
  • access to our Funds & Shares Service, giving you and your clients a comprehensive range of investment options; and
  • access to our full suite of functionality and cash management tools.

 

Explore these resources to learn more.

SIPP KEY FEATURES

RIA KEY FEATURES

CHARGES AND RATES

Selecting the right wrapper

Not sure which solution is best suited to your client’s needs? See how others enjoyed lower costs and better results by selecting the most appropriate product.

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How AJBIC helps clients to save on their pension charges

Case studies: Why carefully selecting the best wrapper makes sense

Actions speak louder than words – so we’ve produced a set of case studies that demonstrate how clients have enjoyed more positive outcomes by selecting the most appropriate pension product.

SEE OUR SUCCESS STORIES

Learn how our SIPP and RIA costs compare

When it comes to figuring out which of our pensions offers the most cost-effective solution for your client, there are many factors to consider. Fortunately, we’ve built a cost comparison tool that effortlessly illustrates the full picture.

You can find out more information about the investment options and functionality our SIPP and RIA offer here.

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Award-winning pension

There’s a reason why we were named ‘Best SIPP Provider’ and ‘Best Investment Solutions Provider’ at the 2024 Money Marketing Awards!

This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering low-cost, industry-leading solutions, supported by our renowned service.

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Let us bend over backwards to help you

Our Business Development Team is on hand to discuss our SIPP and RIA options with you in more detail. To arrange a call, simply complete the below form, and a member of the team will be in touch.

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