

Restricted or IFA? What is best for my Financial Planning Career - with Wayne Griffiths from One Financial Solutions.
Wayne Griffiths | One Financial Solutions | Financial Planner Careers
In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, Sam Oakes sit down with Wayne Griffiths, Managing Partner at One Financial Solutions, to explore how he’s creating meaningful, supportive career paths for self-employed financial planners.
We also dive into the ongoing debate: what’s better, restricted or IFA? Wayne shares his honest views and explains why the best advice always comes down to trust and intention—not just labels.
Wayne also opens up about his journey from financial planner to business leader, his passion for life cover and protection advice, and how his firm supports advisers at every stage of their journey - whether you're starting out, looking to grow, or transitioning your career.
If you're an IFA or employed financial planner considering your next step, this episode is packed with insights about control, earnings, and working within a values-driven firm.
In this episode:
- Building careers in financial planning
- The value of protection and life cover
- Self-employed IFA career support
- IFA vs. restricted advice
- Why One Financial Solutions stands out
- Advice for new and experienced financial planners
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