Financial Planner Life Podcast

This week Sam is joined by Shannon Fox, education and training coordinator at Lowes Financial Management. Whilst going through her own financial planning exams it dawned on Shannon that there should be more support for candidates. In 2020 Shannon co-led the launch of the Lowes Financial Academy who have an impressive 85% pass rate on getting candidates through the R0 exams at the first time of asking. Today Shannon tells us all about the academy, who it’s for and how they can help you pass your R0 exams to become a level 4 qualified financial planner. For more information or if you would like to join the academy, you can follow this link: https://lowesacademy.co.uk We cover: Shannon’s career journey What is the Lowes Financial Academy?  A deep dive into the academy programme. What you can expect. Financial education in schools Advice for anyone who wants to become a financial planner. How long does it take? Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!  Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

Happy New Year from all of us here at the Financial Planner Life podcast. This week Sam is joined by Lisa Tipton, director of financial planning at New World Financial Group. Lisa shares her career path with us, from Paraplanning, to compliance, to now running her own firm. This is an interesting one because both Lisa and her business partner have a compliance background rather than a client-facing one. We dive deep into the role of a Paraplanner, Lisa explains how she is making financial planning inclusive for everyone, plus she shares some great insights & tips about starting a financial planning firm. A great episode for any aspiring entrepreneurs but particularly those currently in a Paraplanner role. We cover: Lisa’s career journey Quitting the safety of a job to go self-employed A Paraplanner’s career path and timescales A deep dive into the role of a Paraplanner Coaching and mentorship Making financial planning accessible for everyone  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out! Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

This week Sam is joined by Nick Elston to talk about mental health engagement. Nick is a high-profile inspirational speaker on mental health and personal development in the corporate space. He works with the world's leading organisations such as AMEX & The BBC, supporting mental health strategies within the workforce. It’s fine for big organisations to have mental health initiatives but without engagement they won’t result in positive change. That’s where Nick comes in.  Today Nick shares his journey with us, why a particularly bad day led him to do what he does, how we can all live happier, healthier lives and he explains why neutrality is massively underrated. For more information on Nick and to work with him, you can visit his website: https://nickelston.com We cover: Talking to your employer about your mental health Mental health advice from both Nick & Sam What responsibility does a business owner have for their employee’s mental health? Breaking down the barriers of looking for help The biggest mental health challenges that organisations face  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!  Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

This week Sam is joined by Anthony Villis, MD of First Wealth, a Chartered Financial Planning Firm of the year 2021/22. Anthony tells us why he invests so heavily in the wellbeing of his staff and why he chose to make his firm a B Corporation certified business. He explains how this has helped his staff, local community and the environment. Anthony also knows his tech; he shares some interesting views on how artificial intelligence (AI) will play its part in the financial planning profession. A very interesting chat covering many topics which we are sure you will enjoy. We cover: Artificial Intelligence in the financial profession Why trusting staff with flexible working conditions is vital Caring for staff, your community and the environment What is a modern financial planning firm? What is a B Corporation (B-CORP)? What types of clients a financial planner should and should not be targeting. Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!  Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

This week Elena is joined by Leigh Dunkley, Financial Wellbeing lead at Schroders Personal Wealth. Did you know that 47% of UK adults are regularly stressed about their finances, that’s almost half of the population and that’s why Leigh is here to talk about the ‘taboo’ topic of money! Leigh explains why we should consider our financial wellbeing in the same way as we do our physical and mental health, plus she gives us some actionable steps that we can all take today towards our long-term financial security. We cover: How financial wellbeing differs from financial planning Financial wellbeing being taught in schools 6 top tips to ease money worries Why employers should care about their staff’s money worries Breaking down racial and gender barriers as well as busting industry jargon  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!  Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

This week Sam is joined by Will Rainey who runs a financial education website called BlueTreeSavings.com. Will is taking a break from his corporate investment career and enjoying an adventure in Vietnam with his young family. Whilst in Vietnam he has written a fun financial education book for children, Grandpa’s Fortune Fables. It’s not just kids who will benefit from this book, parents may also learn from it plus it would be the perfect Christmas gift for financial planners to buy for their clients who have children and grandchildren. For more information on BlueTree and to purchase the book you can visit: https://www.bluetreesavings.com/grandpas-fortune-fables We cover: Will’s background and career journey. Why did Will decide to write a children’s book about money? Feedback from parents Why it is so important for young children to have these money conversations. Pocket money advice. How this book can benefit financial professionals by strengthening client relationships.  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!  Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

This week Sam is joined by Chartered Paraplanner Sian Davies Cole. Sian is the director of Plan Works, an outsourced Paraplanning company but she is also the co-founder of the Paraplanner Club, a free mentorship programme for current and aspiring Paraplanners to connect with mentors and mentees. Sian’s great work helps people gain community & support whilst promoting this great career path within the financial profession. For more information on the Paraplanner club and to join, visit their website: https://www.theparaplannerclub.co.uk  We cover: What is the role of a Paraplanner? Why Paraplanners are important to Financial Advisers and why a good working relationship is so vital. The power of mentorship. Sian’s career journey. What type of Paraplanner does your firm need? Outsourcing Paraplanners vs employing in-house  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out! Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

This week we have a new host! Ali Topan will be hosting episodes on the Financial Planner Life podcast focused on mortgage careers. Ali is joined by Jon Stones, the director of Mortgage 1st. We discuss how Jon got into the industry, how he maintains harmony within his team, advice for anyone looking to be self-employed within mortgages as well as his passions away from work. It’s also very interesting to hear what Jon doesn’t like about the mortgage industry and how he thinks things can be improved. We cover: How COVID-19 affected Mortgage 1st and why they were more prepared than most Lead generation and why it’s vital to Jon’s business Working with a spouse The advantages of being self-employed How to ensure that you have the right personnel within your team Jon’s bugbears with the mortgage industry  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!  Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

This week Sam is joined by financial planner Ciaran Ruttledge, 1 year into his role at Ablestoke Financial Planning. Ciaran actually contacted Sam through the podcast around a year ago and said that he wanted to become a financial planner and now he’s going to share that successful journey with us. For obvious reasons this is the perfect episode for anyone wanting to emulate Ciaran’s career move but it’s also very valuable for anyone looking for any job! This conversation is packed full of job-hunting advice. Sam even shares some tips from the recruiter’s perspective. What are recruiters looking for and how can you stand out?  We cover: Realities vs expectation of a financial planning role Transferable skills The importance of having a network How to stand out from the crowd Work/life balance Competent adviser status  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out!  Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.

This week Sam is joined by Robert Stringer from Stringer Mann Chartered Financial Planners. Sam and Robert talk very deeply about mental health and the lack of open and honest conversations within the financial profession. Tragically Robert lost is son, Hector to suicide because he was struggling with his own mental health. Robert was able to turn this devastating event into something positive by setting up a charity, Hector’s House, which raises awareness of why it’s so important to look after our mental health, preventing other families from going through the turmoil that his endured. Sam is also very honest about his own struggles with mental health, including his issues with addiction and how he turned his life around. Sam explains that part of the solution was community, proving that not only is it okay to say “I'm not okay” but in fact it’s vital to recovery.  A powerful and inspirational episode this week for anyone who might be struggling with mental health and a very eye-opening conversation for those who aren’t. More information on Hector’s House can be found here: https://hectorshouse.org.uk We cover: The lack of mental health conversations in the male-dominated financial profession What is a good financial planner and how can they offer their clients peace of mind? Signs of depression and poor mental health What can be done to improve your mental health? Robert’s heart-breaking story of his son’s suicide Living with addiction and how Sam turned his life around  Be sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! below are some excellent links from our sponsor Recruit UK for any aspiring or experienced financial planners looking for new job opportunities or looking to get ahead in their career.   Financial Planning Qualifications guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/whats-the-true-cost-of-becoming-a-financial-planner-or-paraplanner-a-definitive-guide/  2021financial planner salary guide    Financial planning Salary Guide https://recruitukltd.co.uk/recruit-uk-salary-survey-2020/  If you are an experienced financial planning candidate looking for a new job opportunity please reach out directly to sam@financialplannerlife.com or call 07854778712 he covers all roles within the profession across the UK.   if you hold level 4 qualification and looking for an entry role into financial planning please also reach out! Begin your financial planning career journey todayWhether you are looking to become a paraplanner, administrator, mortgage and protection adviser or financial planner, the Financial Planner Life Academy is for you. With limited entry-level job roles, giving yourself the best financial planning career education, will not only kick start your financial planning journey with relevant qualifications and skills, but it’ll also help you achieve success much faster.&nbsBe sure to follow financial planner life on YouTube for extra content about a career within Financial Planning HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON! If you're looking to start your career in Financial Planning, check out the Financial Planner Life Academy hereReach out to Sam@financialplannerlife.com in regards to sponsorship, partnerships, videography or career development.