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Financial Planner Life Podcast

Sam Oakes
Financial Planning
Career Development
Foster Denovo
Mentorship
Generative AI
Stakeholder Community
Financial Advice
High Performance Mindset
Recruitment
St James's Place Academy
Innovation
St James's Place
B Corp
Networking
Entrepreneurship
Technology In Financial Services
Altor Wealth Management
Apprenticeships
Motor Neurone Disease
Women Divorcing Ceos

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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Karen Berisford, Chartered Financial Planner and Fellow of the PFS, left a prestigious investment role at JP Morgan to build a client-first advice practice with St. James’s Place. She prioritised trust, time control, and service over scale-at-all-cos... more

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Welcome back to the Financial Planner Life Podcast, where we explore what it really takes to build a meaningful and rewar... more

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In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, Sam Oakes sits down with Hannah Witty, Chartered Financial Planner at Foster Denovo, to explore her inspiring journey into financial planning. From working on superyachts to becoming one of the e... more

Welcome to Day 2 of the Financial Planner Life Golf Day – where birdies, bogeys, and brilliant business insights go hand in hand.

You can watch this episode on youtube or spotify!  here 

This round sees Michael Yuille CFP™ (aka Mr #ChickenTuesday) ... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Bidwell
A current student at the St. James's Place Academy and former lawyer.
Queensbury Financial Advisers
Episode: How to pass the CII R01-RO6 exams (DipPFS) in 6 months. 2025 update!
Gary Paul
Academy Relationship Manager who facilitates group learning.
St. James's Place Academy
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John Smith
Technical Manager at Redmill who helps provide digital learning support.
Redmill Advance
Episode: How to pass the CII R01-RO6 exams (DipPFS) in 6 months. 2025 update!
Lawrence Bearman
Self-employed Chartered Financial Planner
Westminster Wealth Management
Episode: Self-Employed Chartered Financial Planner with £10M AUM, By 26 - Lawrence Bearman from Westminster Wealth Management
Russell Cook
Senior Partner at Foster Denovo with 20 years of experience in financial planning
Foster Denovo
Episode: “Built a £60 million AUM Financial Planning Business After Surviving Cancer” A Foster Denovo Special
Emmanuel Asuquo
Financial Advisor, TV personality, and motivational speaker.
Episode: From Council Estate to Financial Planning TV & Social Media Influencer!
Aleem Nijabat
A self-employed financial planner
Foster Denovo
Episode: He Built £12M AUM With Just LinkedIn and a Laptop - Financial Planner Success! | Aleem Nijabat
Dennis Harhalakis
Certified money coach and trainer, specializing in understanding clients' money beliefs.
Cambridge Money Coaching
Episode: Why You Feel Anxious About Money (And Don’t Even Know It) - with Dennis Harhalakis
Jay Dhaliwal
Chartered Financial Planner for Chase de Vere
Chase de Vere
Episode: From Rejection to Chartered Financial Planner: Jay Dhaliwal's Journey

Host

Sam Oakes
Host with extensive experience in financial services, having supported leading firms in finding talent and previously running a recruitment company. He is now focused on creating content for the financial planning sector.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Please sort the sound out

    Sound quality has made this unlistenable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    patchey1000
    United Kingdom9 months 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 Kingdoma year 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 Kingdoma year 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some users have expressed concerns about sound quality in certain episodes but overall support the valuable content provided.
The podcast is commended for its approachable format and engaging hosts, making complex industry topics more relatable to aspiring advisors.
Listeners appreciate the authentic insights and personal stories shared, which help demystify the financial planning industry.
The diverse range of guests and topics keeps the content fresh and relevant for professionals at various stages of their careers.

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Let Go or Burn Out: Jeri Williams’ Guide to Reclaiming Your Time
Q: What motivates you in your life to do the things that you actually do?
Definitely the kids, and that's very cliché. It's because of my mom being a single mom and wanting to give my kids everything.
Let Go or Burn Out: Jeri Williams’ Guide to Reclaiming Your Time
Q: Can you just describe how you put processes and procedures, plans in place to protect your time?
I think unless you get to an obsessive level about your time, you'll always get dragged into things that you think need you, and I don't.
Why You Feel Anxious About Money (And Don’t Even Know It) - with Dennis Harhalakis
Q: What does the money coach training course entail?
The course is 16 weeks long, focusing on exploring clients' money histories and practicing with two clients while gaining insights into money behavior.
Why You Feel Anxious About Money (And Don’t Even Know It) - with Dennis Harhalakis
Q: How do you go about helping financial planners understand their clients' money beliefs?
By first helping them understand their own money behaviors and beliefs, which allows for greater compassion and insight in client interactions.
From Council Estate to Financial Planning TV & Social Media Influencer!
Q: How do you balance financial advice for those who have wealth and those who don't?
I focus on empowering all individuals regardless of their financial status to make better financial decisions.

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What is Financial Planner Life Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast offers a candid exploration of the financial planning profession, giving listeners an authentic glimpse into the realities faced by financial professionals. Each episode features guests at different career stages, from seasoned planners to those just beginning their journey, sharing personal stories of success, challenges, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Topics discussed range from professional development and personal well-being to diversity and inclusion, all aimed at fostering industry conversation on often overlooked subjects. Featuring a wide variety of guests, the content is likely to resonate with aspiring financial advisors and industry veterans alike, making it an engaging resource for anyone interested in ... more

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Recent guests on Financial Planner Life Podcast include:

1. Rebecca Bidwell
2. Gary Paul
3. John Smith
4. Lawrence Bearman
5. Russell Cook
6. Emmanuel Asuquo
7. Aleem Nijabat
8. Dennis Harhalakis

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