Financial Planner Life Podcast

Elena is joined by Financial Adviser & Vouched for 2021 Top Rated Adviser Nikki Pipping from Collective Financial Planning Ltd.  Nikki specialises in divorcees, helping women to plan their financial futures. She is able to offer that personal touch because she has lived through this experience herself. This is the key to building trust and rapport with her clients and ultimately why she is so successful. As well as the importance of client trust, Elena and Nikki also talk about the power of LinkedIn as a relationship building tool and why firms will benefit from a diverse workforce in terms of age, gender and race. We cover: How you can use your personal experiences to add value and help others The importance of soft skills and building strong relationships Why progressive forward-thinking financial planning firms need to look at the age, race and gender profiles of their financial advisers. What problems divorced women face Essential characteristics of a financial planner  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.

Elena is back in the hot seat this week and she is joined by Chartered Financial Planner & Paraplanner Sasha Wakefield. Sasha shares her professional journey with us, why Paraplanning is such a fulfilling career, how we can encourage more people to become Paraplanners and how to avoid the initial barriers if you’re new to the profession. Sasha also gives some great advice to everyone out there on the importance of building relationships through networking. We cover: Why Paraplanning is such a fulfilling career  How to avoid the barriers to enter wealth management The future of Paraplanning The power of asking for help & networking The importance of Paraplanners and the role they play How we can encourage more people to become Paraplanners  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 are joined by Chris Ball, Managing Partner at Hoxton Capital Management, based in the UAE. Chris shares his career journey with us. He left school at 18 and despite success as a tax adviser, he dropped it all at age 24 to go and work in the UAE as a financial adviser. From humble beginnings (sleeping on a blow-up mattress!) Chris worked incredibly hard to rise through the ranks, eventually setting up his own business. His entrepreneurial journey has gone from kitchen start-up to 200+ staff. Join us for an inspirational chat and some home truths about the financial planning offshore market. We cover:  The expectations and realities of working in the UAE  Work hard play hard. The social life in the UAE  How Chris started his business The risks and rewards of working in the offshore market What could a new business developer or coordinator expect in their role Are there less clients to target in the offshore market? Tax and earning potential in the UAE    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 is a special episode of the Financial Planner Life Podcast because our new co-host Elena is taking the reins for the first time. Joining her this week is James Wallis, owner of Aristotle Financial Planning. James starting his own business during a COVID-19 lockdown and today he shares his journey from an employed financial planner to business owner. James gives some great advice to anyone who is thinking about going independent, we talk about how COVID has influenced his business journey, hiring that all important first employee and the benefit of using a recruitment consultant. Join us for a pandemic-positive story! We cover: James’s transition from employed to self-employed The importance of clarifying your business vision  James’s number 1 piece of advice to aspiring entrepreneurs, JUST DO IT! The importance of establishing who your ideal client is Why it’s okay to seek advice/mentorship Hiring staff. We can’t do everything on our own.  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’re joined by Chartered Financial Planner, Tyla Phillips. We talk about his professional journey which has taken him from private banking in the UK to Dubai, where he is now a co-founder & executive director of AHR Private Wealth. Tyla decided against university and started his financial career from a young age. This may seem daunting from some, but he explains how he used this to his advantage. He also sheds light on what it’s really like working in the UAE. Can anyone get rich quick? We cover:  Tyla’s professional journey. From the UK to the UAE  The truth about working in Dubai. Are those ‘get rich quick’ days gone? How he used his youth to his advantage towards the beginning of his career Why you should be thinking long-term with your potential and existing clients The importance of a mentor How to climb to the top of the career ladder. What’s the secret?   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/  follow the financial planner life podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6vdF54D6IfBGy20h6Xvt4k?si=RohuXyawSQ2jPCl-gqWMBQ  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-financial-planner-life-podcast/id1505494249  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.

🚨Calling all Financial Planning business owners 🚨Are you aware of just how much you can save on outsourced training costs when using the #financialplanning apprenticeship levy to train up new hires AND existing Staff? For this bonus episode, we are joined by Carolyn Blunt of Davies Learning Solutions, an outsourced apprenticeship provider to the financial profession.Carolyn is here to clear up any confusion about apprenticeships for financial planners and the process that employers need to go through to train admin, #paraplanners, and #finacialadvisersShe tells us how an apprentice can help grow your business whilst saving you A LOT OF MONEY. If that’s not enough, it’s also a great way to help the next generation of financial advisers break through.If you think that expensive, experienced professionals are the only solution to your recruitment needs then think again!We cover:🟢 The apprenticeship Levy and exactly how much money you can save!🟢  The process of bringing on an apprentice🟢  It's not just for young people!🟢 The route for an apprentice to become a #financialplanner 🟢  The qualifications used🟢 Advice for those who are looking for an apprenticeship🟢  Advice to the employer taking on an apprenticeReach out directly to Carolyn Blunt at Davies Learning Solutions here  or book a time into her diary hereBe 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’s guest on the Financial Planner Life Podcast is Richard Weatherburn from 313 Wealth Management. Richard is not your typical suited & booted financial planner. His down-to-earth, casual approach is a breath of fresh air to the financial profession and obviously appeals to his target audience. In his own words, he’s been able to niche down on the ‘grafter’ market. This includes barbers, bricklayers, plumbers & personal trainers. This has clearly worked as 313 Wealth Management have tripled their turnover in AUM (Assets Under Management) during lockdown. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did and take inspiration from Richard’s out-of-the-box thinking. We cover:  Richard’s journey and how he got into the financial profession  The role of social media in business development The power of word of mouth  The importance of a long-term approach to business development versus short term wins Why financial planners should avoid pursuing the same type of client   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/  follow the financial planner life podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6vdF54D6IfBGy20h6Xvt4k?si=RohuXyawSQ2jPCl-gqWMBQ  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-financial-planner-life-podcast/id1505494249  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’s guest on the Financial Planner Life Podcast is Davey Lewis, a financial planner for Timothy James & Partners Ltd and en ex-professional rugby player. Although I don’t know much about rugby, I find his transition from professional sport into the financial industry really interesting. Davey tells us about his journey, shares with us how he invested in training & self-development in order to better serve his clients, as well as the need for financial advice to rugby players and indeed all sportsmen/women who enjoy an exciting but short-lived career. Life after sport, how does it look? We cover: Davey’s inspiring journey and why he chose the financial industry The importance of self-development and a willingness to keep learning. The need for financial advice for sporting professionals and how Davey can help. What transferable skills can sportsmen/women take into their new career? Life after sport and why sports professionals can achieve anything they set their minds to. Which career changing course Davey attended.  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/  follow the financial planner life podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6vdF54D6IfBGy20h6Xvt4k?si=RohuXyawSQ2jPCl-gqWMBQ  Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-financial-planner-life-podcast/id1505494249  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’s guest on the financial planner life podcast is Martin Lindsey, MD of Integrity Wealth Solutions. I really like Martin’s honesty around finding your way in the profession, your first job does not define you, instead, it sets you on a journey of discovery if you are willing to push yourself outside of your comfort zone.We cover:From bancassurance to mortgage advice, self-employed RI to building an IFA firm.  The turning point in his career when he started working closely with professional connections, Martin shares what he did and how this positively impacted the growth of his business.Why moving from mortgage advice to financial planning is a great way to build the right attitude and transferable skills required to be a financial planner. Taking the positives from the last 12 months, and how this will help improve the culture of financial planning firms.The benefits of working with business owners and professional connections and why picking a niche advice specialism will help you build stronger relationships and generate quality client introductions.The benefits of hiring a business coach to push your business forward.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/ follow the financial planner life podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6vdF54D6IfBGy20h6Xvt4k?si=RohuXyawSQ2jPCl-gqWMBQ Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-financial-planner-life-podcast/id1505494249 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.

Today’s guest is Chanelle Pattinson an IFA from P&P invest Ltd, we talk about her journey as a young female in the financial planning profession and how being the only female her age at a PFS conference sparked the idea of creating an online community for young women in financial planning.  Chanelle is not out to man bash, she is hugely appreciative of the support and guidance received from men within the profession including her father who is also a financial planner, the community is about creating a space where women feel comfortable asking questions to a group of likeminded similar aged women. collaboration not competition! we also talk in depth about the role of paraplanner and how this can differ company to company.  Chanelle shares her personal experience of what she considers a true paraplanner and encourages those currently in the position to ask the question 'am I a paraplanner or an administrator?' We also talk about: why working for multiple  financial planning companies has been a positive to her career development.  How Next Gen Planners has been instrumental in building her skills and confidence as a financial planner.  check out the Next Gen financial planning community and join the females in financial planning under 30's group here  -   https://nextgenplanners.co.uk/to find out more about the females under 30 group you can connect with Chanelle Pattinson on Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chanelle-pattinson-dippfs-b6064496/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/ follow the financial planner life podcast on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6vdF54D6IfBGy20h6Xvt4k?si=RohuXyawSQ2jPCl-gqWMBQ Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-financial-planner-life-podcast/id1505494249 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.