Planning for Later Life was a supplement produced by Index Magazine who approached Karen due to her experience and reputation within this field of financial planning.
This article looked at funding for later life care and the levels of support that one can expect from the local authorities.
Read the article here What you’ll need to pay for
So Tunbridge Well magazine launched its Business Section in Jan 2011 and Karen was asked to write an introduction as its inagrual Guest Editor. View Guest Editorial
She was also asked to write a commentary on current investment themes and to give her opinion on prospects for a healthy economy during 2011. View Investment Commentary
Having spent a lifetime in pursuit of capital accumulation, the prospect of erosion of one’s capital, for those at older ages, is a real shock to the system.
Karen was asked to comment on simple investment strategies and to give some simple straightforward tips on preparing for retirement and later life care
View article Funding for Later Life Care
The technical expertise and fully independent nature of this firm means that the directors at AV Trinity are often asked by national TV & Radio to comment and take part in discussions regarding topical financial issues.
October 2010, Radio 5 Live – Karen Vidler (MD) in live discussions concerning Lord Hutton’s report on public sector pensions.
October 2010, Kent Radio - Recorded interview concering Lord Hutton’s report (see above).
October 2010, BBC National News TV - Karen Vidler taking part in discussions on proposed changes to State Pensions.
For the past sixteen years, Elderly Client Adviser, now relaunched as Private Client Adviser has led the way in providing up-to-the-minute advice and best-practice guidance to its subscribers who are predominantly solicitors working in the field of Private Client law.
Richard was asked to comment on the role of female IFAs. Only about 5% of IFAs are female, but AV Trinity are fortunate that half of its advisory team and directors are female.
The Role of the Female Adviser - Article by Richard Randall, requested by Elderly Client Adviser magazine.
Karen Vidler Profile
Subject of “The Big Interview” in local Kent Courier newspaper business pages
Karen is acknowledged as one of the top IFAs in her field and The Courier newspaper asked her to be the subject of their occasional “Big Interview” which features high profile business people in Kent.
Karen explains her background and her journey to becoming MD of her own IFA firm, AV Trinity Ltd
This is part of a number of articles that Karen has been asked to write on the subject of Court of Protection investment. There are many people, who because they are unable to deal with their own finances, are placed under the care of the Court of Protection who in effect take total control of their finances. One way of avoiding this happening is to arrange a Lasting Power of Attorney through a solicitor. We will be happy to recommend one of our trusted professional contacts.
Court of Protection Investments – Article by Karen Vidler requested by Elderly Client Adviser magazine.