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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
Mental Health
Entrepreneurship
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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A paraplanner sits down on a Monday morning to write one new business suitability report and loses most of the day to it. The document runs to 40+ pages. The client takes it home after a one hour meeting and, if we are honest, reads about five of the... more

Almost nobody in financial services can explain what an employee benefits consultant actually does all day, which is strange for a specialism that sits inside most of the big advice firms in the UK.

Sam Oakes is joined by Natalie Malone, who leads t... more

Financial planners are sitting on a confidence problem: a 70% opportunity gap when it comes to closing, and it is costing them business they should be winning.

Chris Larkin, founder of training consultancy BigRock, returns to the podcast alongside M... more

Jeanne Mpondo asked a room full of women in London whether anybody there was investing in anything. Not one hand went up. She then asked who owned their home or held a pension, and hands went up all over the room.

Jeanne Mpondo is a St. James's Plac... more

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Recent Guests

Adele Cable
Financial planner at St James's Place, partner at Advanced Wealth Management
St James's Place / Advanced Wealth Management
Episode: Mother and Daughter Financial Planners: Building a £100M AUM Partner Practice! | Adele Cable & Victoria Cable
Victoria Cable
Financial planner and daughter in the family practice
St James's Place / Advanced Wealth Management
Episode: Mother and Daughter Financial Planners: Building a £100M AUM Partner Practice! | Adele Cable & Victoria Cable
Stephanie Leung
Founder and CEO of KareHero
KareHero
Episode: The Care Conversation Financial Planners Are Missing | Stephanie Leung, KareHero
Andreas Hollas
Chartered Financial Planner and Technical Advice Director at Titan Wealth International
Titan Wealth International
Episode: International Career Advice from a Number 1 Financial Planner at Titan Wealth | Andreas Hollas
Chris Larkin
Founder and MD of Big Rock
Big Rock
Episode: 39% of people don't trust financial planners, take 'Adviser Advantage' test for free! | Chris Larkin, BigRock
Hannah Wooldridge
Operations Manager, Trainee Financial Planner
Financial Planner Life Podcast
Episode: Training to Become a Financial Planner - Exams, Client Meetings & Building in Public | Hannah Wooldridge
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! | Ben Mason, Kinvault
George Davey
Financial Planner at Titan Wealth
Titan Wealth
Episode: How Financial Planners and Investment Managers Serve Wealthy Families | George Davey & Matt Beddall

Host

Sam Oakes
Host of The Financial Planner Life Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Please sort the sound out

    Sound quality has made this unlistenable

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    patchey1000
    United Kingdom2 years 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 Kingdom3 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 Kingdom3 years ago

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The Care Conversation Financial Planners Are Missing | Stephanie Leung, KareHero
Q: What should financial planners do when a client is facing care needs?
Engage early, understand the care options and funding landscape, use care advisors (KareHero) for a holistic plan, and discuss power of attorney and long-term planning.
The Care Conversation Financial Planners Are Missing | Stephanie Leung, KareHero
Q: Why should financial planners care about this topic?
Care is a major, ongoing cost; planning early can prevent “sticker shock” and preserve wealth while reducing stress for families.
The Care Conversation Financial Planners Are Missing | Stephanie Leung, KareHero
Q: For those that don't know you, can you introduce yourself and KareHero?
Stephanie introduces herself as founder/CEO of KareHero, explains KareHero is a care-advisory service in the UK helping families navigate care funding and options, and discusses her personal caregiver journey.
Training to Become a Financial Planner - Exams, Client Meetings & Building in Public | Hannah Wooldridge
Q: How did you approach shadowing and client meetings so far?
She describes two shadowing sessions with Caroline, observing different client types and the importance of minimizing jargon, plus how to assess client energy and engagement during meetings.
From 17 Clients to £500M+ AUM: How Marc Norris Built a Thriving Financial Planning Firm | Marc Norris
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Planner Life Podcast

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

The show curates in-depth conversations with financial planning professionals, founders, and practitioners at various career stages, focusing on real-world paths into advisory work, business-building, client experience, and succession within regulated environments. Episodes often explore career transitions, intergenerational wealth planning, cross-border advice, and the human side of growing a practice, with practical takeaways on marketing, education, and technology that help listeners push their careers forward. A standout aspect is the mix of founder-led firms, succession stories, and practical frameworks (life planning tools, client experience benchmarks, and AI-enabled advisory help) that make the content both actionable and inspiratio... more

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Recent guests on Financial Planner Life Podcast include:

1. Adele Cable
2. Victoria Cable
3. Stephanie Leung
4. Andreas Hollas
5. Chris Larkin
6. Hannah Wooldridge
7. Tim Brienza
8. Ben Mason

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