Geoff Dyckes RLP®, GAME Plan AccreditedLife-Centred Financial Planner Peer Practice Sharing — Learn What’s Really Working Most advisers don’t need more theory.They need to see how real people are actually building real practices — in the messy middle. That’s exactly what the Practice Management Circle (PMC) is for. PMC is the Academy’s peer learning space … Continue reading PMC Member Showcase
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From Meaningful Advice to Total Wealth Planning
From Meaningful Advice to Total Wealth Planning Why the profession is right about meaning — and why the journey can’t stop there An Academy of Life Planning bridge‑mode explainer for advisers sensing there’s more to come A shared moment of recognition Recent commentary from respected thought leaders within the adviser profession captures something many practitioners … Continue reading From Meaningful Advice to Total Wealth Planning
🕊️ “The Yazidis: Keepers of the Peacock Light — Humanity’s Oldest Living Faith of Reconciliation”
The Yazidi (also spelled Yezidi or Êzidî) are an ancient, deeply spiritual people whose faith and culture reach back thousands of years — long before the Abrahamic religions took form. They are indigenous to northern Mesopotamia — mainly northern Iraq (Sinjar region), with communities in Syria, Turkey, and the Caucasus — and today number around … Continue reading 🕊️ “The Yazidis: Keepers of the Peacock Light — Humanity’s Oldest Living Faith of Reconciliation”
Pisces or Aquarius? The PFS Spends £1 Million—But Whose Future Are They Funding?
“We’re building a profession,” they say. But are we still just dressing up distribution in a new robe?” This week, the Personal Finance Society (PFS), under the influence of its parent body the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), announced a £1 million initiative to recruit “new blood” into financial planning. They’ve called it Pathway to the … Continue reading Pisces or Aquarius? The PFS Spends £1 Million—But Whose Future Are They Funding?
Future-Proof Your Practice: Serve the Empowered Generation Without the Red Tape
As the financial landscape evolves, one truth becomes increasingly clear: we are moving from a generation of wealthy delegators to an new age of empowered decision-makers. Tomorrow's clients don’t just want to be told what to do with their money—they want to be educated, empowered, and guided holistically. For regulated financial planning firms, this shift … Continue reading Future-Proof Your Practice: Serve the Empowered Generation Without the Red Tape
Is This the Next Post Office Scandal? Why We Must Stand Up for Investment Fraud Victims
On Monday 12th May, I’ll be attending an urgent summit at the House of Commons: “Another Post Office Scandal? More Than Ten Years of Injustice for Investment Fraud Victims vs HMRC”, hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Investment Fraud & Fairer Financial Services. This summit couldn’t be more important—or more overdue. Across the … Continue reading Is This the Next Post Office Scandal? Why We Must Stand Up for Investment Fraud Victims
Your Money or Your Life: The Silence of the Law
For Al —and for every victim silenced by a system sworn to protect them. 🕯️ In Honour of Al A man who stood alone against the machine.Who lost his home, but not his voice.Who refused to be erased. 🔍 The Injustice Unmasked In 2024, Al —78 years old and no stranger to life’s trials—was robbed.Not … Continue reading Your Money or Your Life: The Silence of the Law
A Light in the Darkness: The Relentless Pursuit of Justice by Ian Davis
In honour of Ian Davis (1961–2023), a volunteer with the Transparency Task Force and a courageous advocate for justice. Ian Davis lived a quiet life in Dunshalt, Fife, before everything changed. A diligent, intelligent man, Ian placed his trust—and his life savings—into what he believed was a safe, regulated investment: London Capital & Finance. Like … Continue reading A Light in the Darkness: The Relentless Pursuit of Justice by Ian Davis
Revealed: How to Turn Financial Fraud into a Windfall – Without Lifting a Finger
Ever felt powerless after being scammed? You're not alone. Fraud victims often face empty pockets, bankruptcy, and exhaustion from fighting battles against criminals who always seem to have deeper resources. But what if you could flip the script and let someone else take up the fight—while you cash the reward cheque? Here's the game-changing idea: … Continue reading Revealed: How to Turn Financial Fraud into a Windfall – Without Lifting a Finger
£10,000 for a Coffee and Cake? The FCA’s Advice Review is a Farce
So, it turns out that grabbing a coffee and a slice of chocolate cake counts as an "advice review"—at least according to the FCA’s interim executive director of markets, Simon Walls. Yes, you read that right. That £10,000 ongoing adviser charge? As long as an adviser could show that some kind of review took place—no … Continue reading £10,000 for a Coffee and Cake? The FCA’s Advice Review is a Farce
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