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Welcome to The Financial Planner Life Podcast. We cover an intimate and honest account of what it’s really like to work in the financial planning profession. Our guests share their stories of success, failures and learnings, as well as what to expect from a career in the financial planning profession! We host guests at various stages in their careers, as well as multiple roles to ensure that our audience has a variety each week. Financial planners, business owners, paraplanners and back-offi ...
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Send us a Text Message. Are you a mortgage advisor looking for more stability and long-term growth in your career? Transitioning to an Independent Financial Advisor (IFA) might be the strategic move you’ve been searching for. In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, Sam Oakes sits down with Daniel Hobbs from New Leaf to explore the be…
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Send us a Text Message. And another top hire for Hoxton Capital Managment in the UK! Join us on this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast as we sit down with Adrian Benjamin, who recently joined Hoxton Capital Management as a protection consultant. this is Adrians second spin on the Financial Planner Life Podcast! Adrian delves into his mo…
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Send us a Text Message. Want to know the secrets to successful recruitment in the financial planning profession? Our special guest, Helena Bogdanovski from Foster Denovo today shares her expertise in talent attraction. Learn how she navigates the intricate process of hiring self-employed financial advisers, focusing on relationship-building and und…
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets to a fulfilling career in financial planning with Tom Brookes from Mosaac Financial Planning. Tom's journey is nothing short of inspirational, from his early ventures in the property market to his transformative "quarter life crisis" that led him to the world of financial advising. His story is a testament…
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets to succeeding in the global financial advice with insights from Jacob Hall, the Global Head of Advisory for Hoxton Capital Management. Jacob takes us through his transformative journey from self-employment to leading a dynamic team of 40 professionals. You'll gain a deep understanding of the evolving indus…
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of emotional intelligence in financial planning with James Woodfall, our special guest and ex-financial planner turned EQ expert. Discover how emotional intelligence stacks up against traditional IQ in shaping successful careers in financial planning. Learn why EQ is a game-changer in recruitment, training…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how selling luxury cars could lead to managing 63 million in assets? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Nathan Ind, a partner at St James's Place, as he shares his remarkable career journey from the motor trade to financial planning via the St James's Place Academy. Nathan's story isn't just about ch…
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Send us a Text Message. Curious about the international Financial planning space? Join us for an exclusive conversation with Chris Ball, CEO of Hoxton Capital Management, as he shares the impressive journey of evolving from a business set up at his kitchen table, to a client-centric financial planning powerhouse with over 250 staff in 6 countries, …
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why some financial planners choose employment over entrepreneurship? Discover the compelling journey of Sean Banks, Senior Financial Planner at Pembrokeshire Financial Services, as he shares his career progression from administration and paraplanning to financial advice. You'll learn why Sean opted to remain em…
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Send us a Text Message. This week on the Financial Planner Life Podcast, we welcome back Jonathon Jay who first appeared on the podcast 3.5 years ago and lots has changed since then! This is a special episode for me because I get to announce Jonathon Jay joining Hoxton Capital Management as Director of UK Financial Planning. This is the first episo…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when an aspiring professional rugby player swaps the field for financial advising? Join us for a conversation with Tom Schofield, a partner at Foster Denovo, who shares his compelling journey from the highs and lows of sports to carving out a successful career in the financial sector. Discover how his father's i…
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Send us a Text Message. What happens when you blend military precision with classroom teaching and then pivot to financial planning? Meet Jack Dudley, a former Royal Engineer and Secondary School educator, who shares his intriguing journey on this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast. Learn how Jack transitioned from the high-pressure worl…
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Send us a Text Message. What if navigating the complex world of financial planning could be made simpler and more accessible for everyone? In our latest episode, we sit down with the dynamic Olivia Crease, a change manager at Foster Denovo, to unravel the intricacies of her role in fueling the company’s growth strategy through acquisitions. Olivia …
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Send us a Text Message. Can the financial planning industry sustain itself without adapting to the needs of new talent? Join us on the Financial Planner Life podcast for a thought-provoking conversation with Rob Atherton as we tackle this urgent question. We start by examining entry-level opportunities and the growing debate between employed and se…
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Send us a Text Message. We are back with Gee Footitt from St James's Place for an update on the SJP Adviser Academy. In this updated episode for 2024, we take a look at some of the changes to the Academy and hyper-focus on terms 5 & 6! where we cover coaching and mentoring and ongoing support for new Financial Advisers and Partners. if you haven't …
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Send us a Text Message. This week is a talent partnership special with St James's Place Ever wondered how financial advisers can make a monumental impact on women's lives, particularly those navigating high-stakes divorces? Listen as we sit down with Ceri Griffiths from Willowbrook Financial Planning, who has carved out a unique niche advising wome…
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Send us a Text Message. Today is a solo episode with your host Sam Oakes who gives and update in his brand new role at Hoxton Capital Managment as the Head Of Creative. Reach out if you are an adviser interested in joining Hoxton in the UK or abroad. - sam@financialplannerlife.com Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra conten…
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Send us a Text Message. When life throws you curveballs, financial foresight can be your greatest ally. Hazel Carter, a retired financial services professional , today shares how she turned tragedy into a mission of education. Hazels shares her husbands Alan's battle with motor neuron disease that strikes at the heart of why financial preparation i…
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Send us a Text Message. Join the conversation with Paul Taylor, an expert in financial planning, as we explore the secrets of turning ambitious individuals into top financial advising experts. With his own journey from humble cold-call beginnings to a financial planning powerhouse, Paul's passion lies in mentoring the mavericks of tomorrow. His tre…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a young professional scales the heights of the financial planning industry? Ryan Edwards, Client Relationship Manager at Foster Denovo, joins us to share the riveting tale of his career ascent. Ryan's story is one of bold choices and strategic connections. With an apprenticeship that catapulted him into the…
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Send us a Text Message. St James's Place Academy Partnership Special with Natasha Percy-Baxter! - Interested in finding out more about St James's Place Academy? - click here Episode Overview: In this exhilarating episode of the Financial Planner Life Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back Natasha Percy-Baxter, a highly likable financial planner an…
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Send us a Text Message. Episode 2 of the Foster Denovo talent partnership series. Click here to see the latest job opportunities with Foster Denovo. Embark on a journey with the remarkable Josie Freeman of Foster Denovo as she shares her ascent from history graduate to financial planning aficionado. Through her story, we uncover the transformative …
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Send us a Text Message. Charlie Scott is joined by Phoebe Ellis, the remarkable Rising Star of 2023 from the Women in Finance Awards and Client Relationship Manager at First Wealth, graces our podcast with her vibrant journey from the world of PE and art to the financial sector. Her path, influenced by personal connections and a drive for inclusivi…
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Send us a Text Message. Discover the blueprint for a financial firm rooted in ethical values and community impact as I chat with Matt Pitcher from Altor Wealth Management. Matt takes us on his odyssey from a corporate cog to the architect of a B-Corp-certified haven for equitable financial planning. We delve into the fresh terrain of flat fee subsc…
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Send us a Text Message. Financial Planner Life - Talent Attraction Partnership Special with St James's Place Academy - Join Today! Embark on a journey with Matt Fowler, a chartered financial planner and partner at St James's Place, who joins us to share his remarkable career evolution and the strategic insights that have propelled his success. From…
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Send us a Text Message. Talent Attraction Partnership Special - Foster Denovo are Hiring - click here for jobs On this weeks episode i'm joined by Roger Brosch CEO of Foster Denovo, you can watch the face to face video episode on youtube. Discover the leadership secrets that have propelled Foster Denovo to the forefront of the financial planning pr…
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Send us a Text Message. Prepare to have your mind expanded as we journey through the dynamic world where artificial intelligence reshapes the financial services landscape. Joined by industry visionaries Robert Harradine from Ammonite , Craig Barraclough from Finovation and Joseph Twigg from Aveni . We dissect how AI is not just revolutionising fina…
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Send us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets to entrepreneurial success in the financial world with Alan Smith of Capital Asset Management and co-host of The Real Adviser Podcast ( TRAP) we start our journey with Alan tracing the milestones of building a financial planning firm, where vision meets values, and the magnetic pull of a mission-driven cul…
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Send us a Text Message. When life handed Guy Skinner, from CityGate Financial Planning, a devastating loss, it carved out a path for him that would intertwine personal resilience with professional wisdom. Join us as Guy shares the deeply personal experience of losing his father and how it shaped his approach to life protection in financial planning…
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Send us a Text Message. Today on the Financial Planner Life podcast we are at St James’s place, for a face to face episode with Orann Coyle of KMC Wealth Management Oran is a relatively new Financial Adviser and Wealth manager based in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Orann is an avid Instagrammer – he talks us through how he has managed to utilise h…
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Send us a Text Message. This week’s guest is Marcus Crowther of MWC group. Marcus is a young adviser based in sunny Malta, he talks to Elena about his career journey so far. Marcus goes into detail about how he got into financial planning and, in true FPL style, really opens up about his thought processes, as well as his own mental health which has…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we have energy powerhouse, Bobby Sahota – financial planner and Director at Attivo. Sam and Bobby speak about everything from Bobby’s career journey to date, limiting beliefs, social media presence, and so much more. Bobby is one of the most passionate guests we’ve had on the podcast. Her sincerity and passion for …
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to the first episode of 2024! And what a fantastic episode to get us going! Calum Scott, Financial Planner and Director of Libertas Financial Management joins Sam Oakes on this step-by-step journey of an episode. We were really fortunate to talk to Calum, his story is certainly inspiring. He walks us through the proc…
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Send us a Text Message. Julie Flynn is a powerhouse of financial planning knowledge and passion! Charlie Scott is joined this week with Julie Flynn, Director of Bree Wealth and Tax Management Ltd. And wow – what an episode. These two dive into what makes a brilliant podcast, representation within financial planning, how Julie went self-employed at …
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Send us a Text Message. Back in the world of high-performance Financial Planning pros on the FPL Podcast as this week we’re joined by Sam Patterson, Managing Director of The Patterson Group! Sam’s experience in Financial Planning puts him a cut above the rest when it comes to navigating a career as a Paraplanner. After taking on the role himself, S…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we're doubling down on the Financial Planner Life with our guest duo, Nathan Waldron and Ryan Nobbs, co-directors and Financial Planners with Evergreen Financial Planning, a business with the objective of reaching the ~95% of people that don’t fit the typical client profile for Financial Advice, through understandi…
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Send us a Text Message. This week’s guest on the Financial Planner Life Podcast is Ben Slater, Chartered Financial Planner & Director at Stephen Eve Financial Planning Ltd. Ben started his career straight out of education, as an apprentice client services administrator within a Financial Planning firm, moving into paraplanning after 2 years, before…
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Send us a Text Message. Bonus Episode In this short episode, we empower you with a rinse-and-repeat strategy for marketing yourself out to financial planning firms to secure interviews and at the very least a solid network to lean into as you gain more qualifications and experience, this is perfect for those studying without experience, and looking…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we are giving away some absolute GOLD on the Financial Planner Life Podcast as we speak with Paola Forsberg, Founder and CEO of Paola Forsberg Consulting Ltd, specialists in lead generation for the Financial Planning profession. Paola is a seasoned professional in the world of lead generation, especially around uti…
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Send us a Text Message. Administration, often seen as a great starting point for those beginning their career in Financial Planning, but due to being stigmatised as a career stepping stone, finding an experienced, highly capable admin is gold for Financial Planning firms aiming for success. In steps this week’s guest, Maria Mushtaq, Award Winning I…
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Send us a Text Message. The Financial Planner Life hosts Sam Oakes, Elena Stephenson and Charlie Scott were recently invited to speak at The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Changefest event, to talk all things careers in Financial Planning. This was a chance for us to champion the profession of Financial Planning, raise aware…
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Send us a Text Message. Something a little bit different on this week’s Financial Planner Life podcast as we talk about the past, present and future of fintech in the Financial Planning profession with the following special guests: Gareth Thompson, Co-Director at Plannr – “An open and modern alternative to the traditional back-office system” Robert…
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Send us a Text Message. Does the business you work in have a detrimental effect on your mental health? This week we're joined by Mike Jones, Founder of Better Happy, the organisation that aims to elevate the wellbeing of businesses, with the mantra of; ‘Creating happy places to work so any business can lead their industry through high levels of emp…
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Send us a Text Message. Ready to embark on your paraplanner journey? We've got you covered with insights, advice, and valuable resources. 📚 This is the audio version of the video found on the financial planner life YouTube channel. 🤝 Join Elena and Adam and explore the path to success as a paraplanner. Whether you're aiming for exams, seeking study…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you part of a group that is underrepresented in the Financial Planning profession? This week, we’re joined by Women’s Financial Wellbeing advocate and Chartered Fellow Financial Planner Samantha Secomb, Director of Women’s Wealth – Financial Planning and Advice for Women. Throughout her career in Financial Services, Sama…
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how to become a financial planning administrator? This is the audio version of the video on the financial planner life channel, we are guiding you on your path to becoming a proficient Financial Planning Administrator! If you're eager to launch a successful career in the financial planning industry and play a c…
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Send us a Text Message. Have you considered content creation as a Marketing tool for your Financial Planning business? Are you thinking of starting a podcast, YouTube channel, or social media marketing platform to bring in clients, spread your message and promote your services? This week’s guest is George Agan, Chartered Financial Planner at Flying…
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Send us a Text Message. Are you thinking of pursuing a career in Financial Planning, but don’t know where to start? Do you want a job as a Financial Adviser, Paraplanner, Administrator or Mortgage & Protection Adviser, but need the skills and qualifications to do so? Well, the search is over! We have a very special episode of the Financial Planner …
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Send us a Text Message. This week’s guest is Ryan May, Financial Planner at Sound Financial Management. Ryan previously worked in the legal sector, but after working in conjunction with Financial Planners, he saw a career choice which really piqued his interest, and the rest is history! A self-described “Intrapreneur”, Ryan talks us through what th…
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Financial Planner Life host Elena is joined by Bethany Lawton, Chartered Financial Planner at AV Trinity Ltd and Fellow of the Professional Finance Society. In this episode we focus heavily on personal development, perseverance in the face of adversity and achieving your career aspirations. We look at Bethany’s ca…
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