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Financial Planner Life Podcast

Sam Oakes
Financial Planning
Career Development
Mentorship
Foster Denovo
Client Relationships
Dubai
Career Transition
Recruitment
Work-Life Balance
Women In Finance
St. James's Place Academy
Entrepreneurship
Mental Health
Wealth Management
Self-Employment
Financial Services
Networking
Financial Coaching
Mortgage Advice
Emotional Intelligence

Welcome to The Financial Planner Life Podcast. We cover an intimate and honest account of what it’s really like to work in the financial planning profession. Our guests share their stories of success, failures, and learnings, as well as what to expect from a career in the financial planning profession! We host guests at various stages in their careers, as well as multiple roles, to ensure that our... more

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Only 39% of UK adults trust financial services. 

For a profession built entirely on trust, that number should be a wake-up call.

In this episode of Financial Planner Life, Sam sits down with Chris Larkin, f... more

Hannah Wooldridge isn't only the person keeping Financial Planner Life running behind the scenes. She's also training to become a financial planner, and sharing every step of the journey in real time.

In this episode, Sam sits down with Hannah for t... more

For most financial planners, the point of entry into the industry is either from an adjacent field or by working up from admin through paraplanning roles.

But not Tim. His route stands out as unconventional, but it's far from hindering his professio... more

75% of financial advisers lose their AUM when a client passes away. 

Not because of bad performance. Not because of high fees. Simply because nobody built a relationship with the next generation.

Ben Mason from Kinvault did something about that. 

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Recent Guests

Tim Brienza
Financial planner, self-employed for Montpelier Asset Management
Montpelier Asset Management
Episode: How Tim Brienza Built a £50M Client Base Through Financial Planning
Ben Mason
Founder/Executive at KinVault (Kinvault)
KinVault
Episode: Financial Planners Will Lose Millions, this £10 Tech can solve the Wealth Transfer Problem!
George Davey
Financial Planner at Titan Wealth
Titan Wealth
Episode: How Financial Planners and Investment Managers Serve Wealthy Families
Matt Biddle
Investment Manager at Titan Private Wealth
Titan Wealth
Episode: How Financial Planners and Investment Managers Serve Wealthy Families
James Mackay
Co-founder of Frazer James
Frazer James
Episode: Are these the Best Paid Jobs and Benefits in Financial Planning? Frazer James, The best should be paid more!!!!
Dan Dickinson
CEO of Titan Wealth International
Titan Wealth International
Episode: The Truth About Selling an International Financial Planning Business
Alan Gurung
Founder of AdvisoryAI, former financial planner
AdvisoryAI
Episode: Are These AI Agents for Financial Planners the best in 2026?
James Kaberry
Co-founder, Titan Wealth
Episode: Inside Titan Wealth: James Kaberry & Andrew Fearon on Consolidation, Private Equity and the Future of Financial Advice
Andrew Fearon
Co-founder, Titan Wealth
Episode: Inside Titan Wealth: James Kaberry & Andrew Fearon on Consolidation, Private Equity and the Future of Financial Advice

Host

Sam Oakes
Host of The Financial Planner Life Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Please sort the sound out

    Sound quality has made this unlistenable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    patchey1000
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great listen!

    Great podcast to listen to and some really brilliant guests so far! Have enjoyed listening to many of the conversations Sam has had with interesting people in the industry.

    Great work Sam and thanks for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M_Holder95
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great all round informative podcast

    Covers everything in UK and now offshore financial planning life, from starting out to everyday issues and selling your business to management buy outs.

    Anybody starting out or in the early stages of your career, many pearls of wisdom from people that have done and are doing it.

    Gives you access to what’s working, how successful planners are achieving results and what mistakes they have made along the way. What more could you really want?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julian Baker
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliant resource for anyone in the profession

    The Financial Planner Life Podcast is an amazing resource for anyone in the profession. I have spent countless hours listening to the various conversations and have picked up loads of valuable tips.

    Thank you for a fantastic podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adjoho97
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Just brilliant

    If you want a good idea of what it’s like to be in this profession and you’re looking for a wide variety of opinions. This is a must listen. Sam is a superb interviewer, he really draws out the best from the guests and understands the journey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skinnerguk
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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From 17 Clients to £500M+ AUM: How Marc Norris Built a Thriving Financial Planning Firm
Q: How important was mentorship and the academy experience in shaping your ability to scale?
The academy provided a solid foundation, practical structure, and access to mentors and colleagues; it helped me plan the business, understand regulatory requirements, and later informed how I integrated acquisitions with a compliant, client‑centric approach.
From 17 Clients to £500M+ AUM: How Marc Norris Built a Thriving Financial Planning Firm
Q: What was the turning point that pushed you from a lifestyle practice to a larger growth trajectory?
The combination of acquiring a book of clients and then a second practice around 2017–2018, which required building back‑office infrastructure and expanding the advisory team, allowed the business to scale from about 100 to 800+ clients and transformed the potential into a sustainable growth path.
Building An International Financial Advice Powerhouse - Titan Wealth International
Q: What does One Titan mean to you?
One Titan means a single, connected global organization where clients receive the same level of service, regardless of location, and internal roles are aligned to support that seamless experience.
I left St James's Place for an IFA and Instantly Regretted it!
Q: What makes the Pinnacle Life Plan and Voyant tools valuable in your practice?
They provide a visual, forward-looking blueprint for clients, showing retirement timing, income needs, and potential shortfalls. This shifts conversations from investments to long-term life goals and generates measurable confidence and referrals.
I left St James's Place for an IFA and Instantly Regretted it!
Q: Why did you decide to move from being employed to self-employed, and how did the transition affect your client work?
The decision was driven by a desire to focus on advising and client outcomes, supported by an employment safety net early on. The change allowed me to spend more time with clients, but I also valued the security of the employed phase as a foundation before going fully self-employed.

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The podcast offers candid conversations with financial planning professionals at various career stages, focusing on real-world career paths, client relationships, and the industry's evolving dynamics. Episodes frequently cover topics like building a practice, referrals and networking, mentorship, work–life balance, and diversity and inclusion, with an emphasis on practical lessons, personal growth, and authentic industry insights. A standout aspect is the clear emphasis on accessibility and mentorship—from local community engagement to female representation in finance—making it particularly relevant for aspiring advisers, early-career planners, and firm leaders seeking candid, applicable guidance.

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Recent guests on Financial Planner Life Podcast include:

1. Tim Brienza
2. Ben Mason
3. George Davey
4. Matt Biddle
5. James Mackay
6. Dan Dickinson
7. Alan Gurung
8. James Kaberry

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