By Steve Conley, Founder, Academy of Life Planning The government is preparing to host a roundtable to kick off its long-awaited review of the Individual Savings Account (ISA) system. According to reports from Citywire New Model Adviser, the Treasury has invited a select group of ISA providers and “other stakeholders” to shape the future of … Continue reading Who Gets a Seat at the Table? ISA Review Must Not Be Industry-Only →

By Steve Conley There is a vital difference between religiosity and spirituality—a distinction too often overlooked in professions built on trust. Where religiosity can cloak itself in labels, rituals, and appearances, spirituality speaks in the language of kindness, conscience, and authenticity. In financial planning, this distinction is not merely semantic—it’s the line between service and … Continue reading Faith, Finance & the Fine Line Between Integrity and Exploitation →

In memory of every life dismantled by a promise that turned into a penalty. I was in Westminster yesterday. Not as a politician. Not as a pundit. But as a witness. A witness to pain—raw, articulate, and unforgiving. A room filled with victims of financial betrayal, footballers among them, still picking up the pieces after … Continue reading Your Money or Your Life: When Will We Ever Learn? →

Fraud is no longer a peripheral issue. It is now the single largest category of crime in the UK, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported offences and costing society an estimated £6.8 billion per year. While the scale of the crisis grows, prosecutions remain rare, and victims are too often left to suffer alone—without … Continue reading Restoring Justice, Rebuilding Lives: A New Era for Victims of Financial Crime →

What if the next chapter of your life could be written with clarity, conviction, and a deep sense of meaning? What if, by uncovering your true values and gifts, you could live your favourite future now? The Significant STORIES System invites you on such a journey—a guided exploration through seven transformative parts that culminate in … Continue reading The Significant STORIES System: A Journey to Your Authentic Purpose →

At the Academy of Life Planning, we’ve always been committed to a simple yet radical idea: financial planning should exist to empower individuals, not to sell products or serve the system. As we enter this next phase of our journey, I’m excited to share how the Academy is evolving to deepen its impact, broaden its … Continue reading 📰 A New Chapter for the Academy of Life Planning: Empowering Professionals, Transforming Systems →