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Why Choose an Independent Practice Over a Big National Firm?
If you’ve ever felt more like a policy number than a person you’re not alone.
Big financial firms are impressive. Glassy offices. Glossy brochures. A team of 72 handling "client experience". But beyond the branding and buzzwords, what you often get is process over people, volume over value, and advice that feels more generic than genuinely helpful.
Your Investment Contributions Should Do The Heavy Lifting
Many investors spend a great deal of time choosing the ‘perfect’ investment portfolio on their journey to building wealth. Creating the correct investment portfolio has a massive impact on our expected future investment returns, a critical element of our financial success.
While investment returns can be the difference between a good and a great retirement, they are ultimately out of our control. The best we can do is to position our portfolios for the return we need, but the rest is up to the financial markets.
Why a Crystal Ball Won't Solve Your Financial Future
Have you ever wished you could peek into the future before making an important financial decision? Many investors have fantasised about having a crystal ball that would reveal tomorrow's headlines today, allowing them to sidestep market downturns and capitalise on opportunities before they arise.
The Tragedy of Asset Misallocation
Our role as your lifetime financial partner is to reflect your decisions back to you, helping you make the right trade-offs for your unique circumstances. Where appropriate, we will push back and encourage you to follow the path of discipline that your future self will thank you for.
Financial Planning on “Easy Mode”
Embracing "Easy mode" means focusing on long-term, goal-oriented strategies that align with your values. It involves prioritising the essential concepts and actions for your success.
Know Your Numbers
The road to financial freedom is a journey of a thousand steps. Fortunately, the path is well-trodden by millions of investors who have already reached financial independence.
Investor Discipline in the Digital Age
Have you noticed how difficult it is to escape the news cycle?
From breaking alerts on your phone to commentary filling your social media feed, world events now follow us everywhere. In this age of constant connectivity, information isn't just available but almost unavoidable.
The Modern Odyssey
In Homer's epic tale The Odyssey, the hero Odysseus faces a daunting challenge on his journey home.
Creating your financial freedom
Many people dream of a life where they can finally relax and pursue their passions. But between the businesses of life and the ever-present fear of running out of money, achieving financial freedom can seem like it may be out of reach.
Do you Suffer from Anchoring?
Anchoring bias can have a significant impact on our financial decisions. Find out how this can impact you!
How to talk to adult children about money
You never stop being a parent, and even your adult children may need some advice about their finances as they face new hurdles and begin thinking about their long-term goals.
The AUTUMN Budget 2024
The much-anticipated Autumn Budget was finally delivered on the 30th October, in reality it wasn't quite the fireworks show the nation was expecting.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faced the task: filling the "black hole" in public finances while keeping her party's ambitious manifesto pledges. The solution? A plan to raise £41 billion in taxes over the next five years.
How to talk to Teenagers about money
You lay the foundations for adulthood during your teenage years, and learning how to manage your finances is a vital part of this.
How to talk to children about money
You may assume that children don’t need to learn about money until they reach their teenage years and become more independent.
The rise (and Possibly fall) of “Finfluencers”
36% of under-25s turn to “finfluencers” – financial influencers – for help with managing their wealth.
Investment Perspectives
There has been lots of noise over the past week about the stock markets and we want to reassure you that this is a normal part of investing.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Losing capacity can be a daunting prospect, but acting early can protect your best interests
Passing on your Wealth
You’ve spent a lifetime building your wealth, so you’ll want to make sure that it’s distributed according to your wishes.
The Four Pillars of Financial Wellbeing
Ever feel like your finances control you, rather than the other way around? You're not alone.