“We do not see the world as it is. We see the world as we are.”— Anaïs Nin Today, St. James’s Place (SJP) made front-page news in Telegraph Money, announcing the long-awaited revamp of its fee structure. The message? Transparency. Value. Reform. The truth? An illusion of change designed to protect a model under pressure—not … Continue reading From Smoke and Mirrors to Clear Water: Why the SJP Fee Revamp Is Too Little, Too Late
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💥 Beneath the Surface: The SJP Model and the Case for an Alternative
By Steve Conley, Founder, Academy of Life Planning On the surface, St. James’s Place (SJP) projects resilience. Chief executive Mark FitzPatrick told the Financial Times that their revamped fees would “help customers compare and contrast.” The SJP Academy trains half of all new financial advisers in the UK. And with nearly £190 billion in client … Continue reading 💥 Beneath the Surface: The SJP Model and the Case for an Alternative
The Evolving Concept of Retirement: Work as a Continuous Journey
The balance between continuing productive work and enjoying the leisure and freedom retirement offers. The traditional retirement model, synonymous with a life of leisure following decades of work, is undergoing a significant transformation. An increasing number of individuals are considering a blend of work and leisure as they enter what was once seen as the … Continue reading The Evolving Concept of Retirement: Work as a Continuous Journey
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