Can You Be a Financial Planner with ADHD & Dyslexia?

This week on The Financial Planner Life Podcast, we’re celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week with an inspiring conversation featuring Dan Buckland, a financial planner who has ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia.

Dan’s story is one of self-doubt, resilience, and transformation. Growing up, he was told by teachers he’d “never amount to anything.” Like many neurodivergent individuals, the traditional education system left him with limiting beliefs about his potential. Fast forward to today—he’s a successful financial planner with St. James’s Place, proving that thinking differently is an asset, not a weakness.

In this episode, we dive into:
✅ How neurodivergence can be a strength in financial planning
✅ The impact of school experiences on self-belief and career choices
✅ How St. James’s Place Academy supported Dan’s transition into finance
✅ The power of self-acceptance and working with—not against—your brain
✅ Why anyone can become a financial planner with the right mindset and support

If you've ever doubted yourself because you don’t fit the mould, this episode is for you. Your differences might just be your biggest advantage.

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