Eleanor Hargreaves is a Chartered Financial Planner and a fully accredited member of the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA). With 18 years of experience in wealth management, she specializes in helping families navigate the complexities of paying for care without depleting their assets. She provides legal and financial clarity on everything from Attendance Allowance to Immediate Needs Annuities.
Eleanor Hargreaves is a highly respected Chartered Financial Planner who has dedicated her career to the niche sector of Later Life Lending and Care Funding. As an accredited member of the Society of Later Life Advisers (SOLLA), she possesses the specific qualifications required to advise on the complex financial products associated with long-term care in the UK. Eleanor's background includes tenures at major UK wealth management firms where she developed strategies for asset preservation against the rising costs of residential and nursing care. Her expertise covers the intricate rules of the Local Authority means test, the nuances of Deferred Payment Agreements, and the strategic use of Equity Release schemes. Eleanor is passionate about empowering seniors to claim their full entitlement to state benefits, such as Attendance Allowance and Council Tax reductions, ensuring that no financial stone is left unturned. She writes extensively to demystify the 'cap on care costs' and helps families structure their finances to ensure dignity and choice in their later years.