In memory of Ian Davis, Dunshalt, Fife They stole his money.They tried to steal his voice.But even in death, Ian Davis speaks. This is not a comfortable story.It is not one with a happy ending.It is one of those stories where the villain wears a regulator’s badge and the robber walks free. Ian Davis was … Continue reading Your Money or Your Life: The Man Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced
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Your Money or Your Life: Unmasking the Highway Robbers
In memory of Ian Davis—and for everyone they tried to break. They say time heals all wounds. But what about wounds that were never meant to heal—because justice was never served? Ian Davis was a victim of financial crime. A man robbed not only of money, but of hope, dignity, and ultimately, his life. Ian … Continue reading Your Money or Your Life: Unmasking the Highway Robbers
Become a Holistic Wealth Planning Business: A Future-Ready Encore Career for Financial Professionals
If you’re a financial professional feeling the weight of regulatory pressure, or a corporate adviser ready for a more values-aligned encore career, you’re not alone. Many experienced professionals in finance, particularly those nearing retirement or recovering from burnout, are rethinking their path forward. They’re asking: “Is there a way to use my skills without compromising … Continue reading Become a Holistic Wealth Planning Business: A Future-Ready Encore Career for Financial Professionals
Parallel Healing: Reclaiming Your Future While Justice Remains Elusive
By Steve Conley, Academy of Life Planning "To get over the past, you first have to accept that the past is over… It can hurt you no more."– from a Buddhist-inspired quote For many impacted by systemic injustices—like the sub-postmasters in the Horizon scandal—the past is not just a memory; it’s a weight. A wound. … Continue reading Parallel Healing: Reclaiming Your Future While Justice Remains Elusive
The Great Tax Injustice: Why Ordinary Citizens Pay While Corporations Play
While UK governments talk tough on tightening public finances, their actions tell a different story. In an era of crumbling infrastructure, spiralling inequality, and unprecedented pressure on public services, it is not the wealthiest who are shouldering the burden—but ordinary citizens. From austerity to stealth taxes, successive governments have steadily shifted the financial weight onto … Continue reading The Great Tax Injustice: Why Ordinary Citizens Pay While Corporations Play
Justice Comes at a Price – But Is It Too High?
What victims need to know before signing up with litigation funders You’ve been wronged. You’ve got a strong case. A judge even agrees it deserves to be heard. But here’s the kicker—you can’t go forward without legal representation, and you simply can’t afford it. Sound familiar? This is the gut-wrenching reality facing thousands of victims … Continue reading Justice Comes at a Price – But Is It Too High?
💠 The Rebuild & Thrive Legacy: Why It’s Time to Stop Chasing Justice—and Start Reclaiming Your Life
You did everything right.You followed the rules, trusted the process, filed the paperwork, waited for justice. But the system didn’t just fail you—it erased you. Ask any victim of financial crime who’s dared to fight back. You’ll hear the same story:Endless letters. Legal dead-ends. MPs who nod politely and disappear. Regulators who claim “it’s not … Continue reading 💠 The Rebuild & Thrive Legacy: Why It’s Time to Stop Chasing Justice—and Start Reclaiming Your Life
💥 Why They Want You to Believe Money is Everything—And What They’re Not Telling You
You’ve heard the story a hundred times. "Build up your financial capital," they say."Invest early, save hard, and you’ll be set for life."Sounds reasonable, right? Except... it’s not the whole truth. In fact, it’s a narrative that conveniently leaves out one crucial element: you. Your skills. Your know-how. Your motivation. Your network. All the things … Continue reading 💥 Why They Want You to Believe Money is Everything—And What They’re Not Telling You
The Fastest Way to Change the System? Stop Fighting It and Build a New One
Buckminster Fuller once said, “You never change things by fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.” That’s exactly what I’ve done throughout my career—and what we’re doing now in financial planning. The Hard Truth About Top-Down Change For years, as an Ambassador for the Transparency … Continue reading The Fastest Way to Change the System? Stop Fighting It and Build a New One
David vs Goliath: What It Really Feels Like to Be a Whistleblower—and Why the System Must Change
Imagine standing up to a giant, armed with nothing but your conscience. That’s what it feels like to be a whistleblower in the UK today. You see something wrong—fraud, abuse, corruption. You speak up, hoping for justice. But instead of support, you're often left out in the cold, fighting a losing battle while the system … Continue reading David vs Goliath: What It Really Feels Like to Be a Whistleblower—and Why the System Must Change
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