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Artificial Intelligence
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Financial Advice
Nature As an Asset Class
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Workplace Culture
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Scottish Widows
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SOFI Meets… is the new podcast from SOFI AI, where the UK’s leading voices in pensions, insurance, wealth and investment step out from behind the headlines. Hosted by Stuart Breyer, CEO of mallowstreet, each episode goes beyond the market noise to uncover the real stories, experiences and insights shaping the financial services landscape today.

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"The idea that AI isn't going to play some role in filling that advice gap in some way or some shape or form is probably pretty naive."

Mark Pitaccio - behavioural economist, financial psychologist and doctoral researcher at the University of London... more

"No one has ever given me a hug or a thank you because I wrote them a fantastic suitability letter."

Vikash Kanani (Managing Director, Chatsworth Wealth Management) joins Stuart Breyer to explore how AI is putting the human back at the centre of fin... more

In a world where market-moving headlines arrive on your phone before you have had time to think, how do investors stay disciplined and focused on long-term goals? In this episode, Stuart Breyer is joined by Rohit Vaswani, Director of Investment and C... more

Scott Stevens joins Stuart Breyer to explore the advice gap, the true cost of serving clients, and why lowering the unit cost to serve is the key to unlocking advice for over 10 million underserved individuals in the UK. From the ageing adviser workf... more

Anna Bartholomew, Partnership Services Director at the Openwork Partnership, joins Stuart Breyer to kick-start Season 3 to explore why the client onboarding process has never mattered more - and what the gap between best practice and common mistakes ... more

Tracy Blackwell (founder and former CEO of Pensions Insurance Corporation) joins Stuart Breyer to explore why institutional capital keeps failing to flow into infrastructure, venture, and growth - and what it will actually take to fix it. From the st... more

Sally Bridgeland joins Stuart Breyer to discuss her upcoming book "Chess Club Drama Club" exploring everyday inclusion and creativity in the workplace. They delve into how organisations can move beyond diversity statistics to create truly inclusive e... more

Claire Walsh, founder of Midsommar Wealth, joins Stuart to discuss her journey into financial advice and her approach to building a wealth management firm with fair fee structures. She shares insights on charging hourly rates versus percentages and h... more

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Vikash Kanani
Managing Director
Chatsworth Wealth Management
Episode: SOFI meets... Vikash Kanani
Rohit Vaswani
Director of Investment and Client Solutions at Omnis Investments
Omnis Investments
Episode: SOFI meets... Rohit Vaswani
Scott Stevens
Founder of Future Financial Advisors; former advisor at Mattioli Woods
Mattioli Woods; Future Financial Advisors
Episode: SOFI meets... Scott Stevens
Anna Bartholomew
Partnership Services Director at Openwork Partnership
Openwork Partnership
Episode: SOFI Meets... Anna Bartholomew
Tracy Blackwell
Founder and former CEO of Pensions Insurance Corporation
Pensions Insurance Corporation (PICC)
Episode: SOFI meets... Tracy Blackwell
Sally Bridgeland
Actuary, author, non-executive director, former chair of Impact's asset management
Various including BP and Impact
Episode: SOFI meets... Sally Bridgeland
Claire Walsh
Founder of Midsommar Wealth
Midsommar Wealth
Episode: SOFI meets... Claire Walsh
Amanda Cassidy
Managing Director of the Quilter Academy and Advisor Development
Quilter
Episode: SOFI meets... Amanda Cassidy
Leandros Kalisperas
Chief Investment Officer, British Business Bank
British Business Bank
Episode: SOFI Meets... Leandros Kalisperas

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SOFI meets... Vikash Kanani
Q: And my final question for you this morning, if you could change one thing about how the average advice firm prepares its people for the next decade, what would it be?
He argues that firms should shift focus from purely technical exams to developing listening and communication skills, provide ongoing feedback on actual client meetings, and leverage AI and recorded conversations to train current practitioners, ensuring new advisers learn from the best instead of relying on outdated training models.
SOFI meets... Vikash Kanani
Q: We have a lot to get through, so I want to dive right into it. I want to start our conversation around the great wealth transfer. From where you sit, how is it actually changing the day job for advisors? Why is there no rule book for it?
Vikash explains that the wealth transfer is creating demand for younger advisors and succession planning, with significant consolidation in the UK advisory sector. He notes aging practitioners, regulatory pressures, and the need for scale, while emphasizing that success will come from maintaining excellent client relationships and using acquisitions strategically, not just growing assets under advice.
SOFI meets... Alexandra Loydon
Q: So my first question was, at a very broad sense, how is AI shaping the delivery of financial advice?
AI is extending advisors' capabilities rather than replacing them, helping navigate vast guidance content, improve efficiency, and free up more time for client interactions, while maintaining the essential human element in advice.
SOFI Meets... Leandros Kalisperas
Q: You're a year in, and you joined the British Business Bank at a pivotal time for UK growth. What have been your biggest learnings or surprises in your first year?
Leandros explains that a key takeaway is the depth and long horizon of venture as an asset class, and how the BBB's role in funding and supporting first-time and diverse managers demonstrates creative destruction at scale. He emphasizes the need for collaboration with pension funds and the strategic shift toward larger, more capable funds and co-investment structures to unlock UK innovation.
SOFI meets... Amanda Cassidy
Q: Why is this moment so important for the profession?
The aging advisor population, longer life expectancy, and growing demand for advice create an urgent need to attract and train the next generation, with a focus on qualities beyond technical knowledge like confidence, mentorship, and community.

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SOFI Meets... delivers conversations with leading voices across pensions, insurance, wealth, and investment, emphasizing practical pathways, policy levers, and technology-enabled change in UK financial services. Episodes frequently explore topics like scalable advisory models, onboarding and client relationships, governance and responsible investing, public-private investment, and the role of AI and fintech in modern finance. Special attention is given to talent development, diversity and inclusion, and how platforms and partnerships can unlock wider access to quality financial guidance. The show often pairs practitioners with policy or industry leaders to unpack complex issues, making it useful for listeners seeking actionable insights for... more

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