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Join our host, Matthew Spaier, PI weekly as he dives into the perspectives of what it takes to be a successful Private Investigator. Hear Matthew’s take on how to build your business and learn techniques to help you be the very best investigator you can be. Join us as we look to elevate the profession thru effective and concise experience based knowledge and discussion. Matthew’s 24 years of investigative experience in New York City has given him a unique perspective on how to succeed from c ...
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IFA Magazine

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IFA Magazine‘s ground-breaking weekly editorial perspective on the news that is shaping the global investment and economic landscape. Featuring exclusive conversations with the financial service’s most influential voices.
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Demand Gen Report

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Demand Gen Dialogue is Demand Gen Report’s exclusive podcast, featuring interviews with industry experts and practitioners on the latest trends and technology that are transforming B2B marketing. Join the DGR Editors as they dive into hot topics with thought leaders and discuss strategies for mastering AI, revamping your video marketing, developing influencer relationships and more.
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The Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity

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The PIKE Podcast breaks down some of our most dynamic resources - from entire areas of programming to specific tools and strategies - to deliver an in-depth, comprehensive look at the elements that make our chapters successful. Show notes: www.pikes.org/podcast This podcast is intended to serve as a resource to our members that provides suggestions for areas of programming and operations. While the International Fraternity provides our best practices through this resource, they are simply re ...
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Episode 245 : Intro: Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today Matt welcomes David DeJesus of Argus365. David and his team offer an interesting security solution built around Artificial Intelligence. The guys discuss the synergy between private investigations and security consulting. Stick around to the end and learn how you can partici…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re taking a look at the journey from paraplanning to partnership – and who better to talk us through it than Stuart Coombe, Partner and Rural Specialist at Old Mill. Stuart joined the firm back in 2008 as a paraplanner, fresh from a dairy farming upbringing in East Devon. Since then, he’s not only become a Cha…
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In this week’s special New Insurance and Protection edition of the IFA Talk podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on the vital role financial advisers play in delivering better protection outcomes for clients, and how providers like Legal & General are working to support them every step of the way. Hosted by Sue Whitbread and Meg Bratley, this episode…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re tackling some of the big themes dominating market conversations in 2025, notably tariffs, interest rates, and the soaring price of gold. With geopolitical tensions running high and Trump’s tariffs creating waves across global markets, we ask what it all means for advisers and their clients. To help make sen…
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July’s special Mortgage and Property Investment edition of the IFA Talk podcast is now live. And it's one not to miss if you're a financial adviser or mortgage broker. This month, Sue and Matt are diving into the world of mortgage technology, exploring how innovation is reshaping the way brokers, lenders and clients interact throughout the borrowin…
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In this episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny discuss all things VCTs, following the extension of the sunset clause. Joining them to share his expert insights is Chris Lewis, Chair of the Venture Capital Trust Association. Chris reveals his thoughts on what’s likely to shape the VCT agenda, as well as providing some real-world examples of companies t…
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Episode 244 : Intro: Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Wes Bearden is back! Wes just had a landmark case in Mexico that received a 31-million-dollar jury award. He used his international and nation network through WAD to work on the case. Wes talks about the case and the 100-year Centennial conference in Chicago in September. Please w…
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In this episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Matt are joined by Mollie Thornton, Senior Investment Manager at Parmenion, to explore how ESG investing is changing and what that means for advisers. We look beyond the usual headlines to ask: why are companies like Amazon now appearing in ESG and MPS portfolios? Mollie explains what’s behind this shift and whe…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re diving into the vital topic of financial education for young people. Joining IFA Magazine’s Meg Bratley and Jenny Hunter is Vilma Marques, Outreach Programmes Manager at the Chartered Insurance Institute and Personal Finance Society. Vilma shares insight into the Education Champions initiative – a programme…
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In the latest episode of our New Insurance and Protection Podcast, we dive into one of the most complex areas in the protection space – arranging high-value life cover for clients with significant sums assured and in some cases intricate medical histories too. Our hosts, Sue and Meg, are joined by Ken Maxwell, Chartered Wealth Manager and Director …
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How can advisers help clients stay calm in stormy markets? In the latest episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Matt tackle a topic that’s becoming more and more relevant for advisers and their clients: investor anxiety. With markets showing plenty of volatility right now, it’s no surprise that some clients are feeling uncertain – even panicked – about their…
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In this latest GBI special episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny dive into the UK’s small and mid-cap companies. While this area of the market has faced some challenges in recent years, there are signs that things could be turning a corner as investors increasingly look for opportunities that offer both growth and income potential. Joining us to unpa…
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With market volatility and economic uncertainty top of mind for advisers, today’s clients are looking for resilient, diversified portfolios that can help them to weather the storm. In this week’s IFA Talk podcast, we’re tackling a crucial question for modern portfolio construction, and that’s what role can liquid alternatives play in helping to mak…
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In this special 'Mortgage & Property Investment Magazine' edition of IFA Talk, Matt and Jenny delve into the ever-evolving property market. As the middle of the year rapidly approaches, the property market is shifting, and investors are increasingly turning their attention to commercial property. Joining us is Roz Cawood, Managing Director of Prope…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we dig into some of the recent insights from FE fundinfo’s latest financial adviser survey, which looks into the real-world challenges and key trends that advisers are currently experiencing. From increased regulation and market volatility to shifting client expectations, the landscape isn’t exactly getting any s…
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Episode 243 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Matt is back with California PI, Joe Jones. Joe is a second-generation PI who built a great business with his brothers after learning from their dad. What do you do when you can't keep up with the growth? Stick around and find out. Please welcome Joe Jones and your host, NY Private Inves…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re shining a spotlight on one of the most important – and complex – areas of financial planning today: retirement income strategies. With the FCA’s thematic review highlighting both the opportunities and challenges in retirement advice, it’s more crucial than ever for advisers to get this right. Clients need r…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Matt explore fresh insights from HSBC Life’s report, The Three Is of Investable Capital 2025, produced in partnership with Technical Connection. With capital gains tax and dividend allowances changing, the role of onshore bonds is coming right back into focus for advisers. This report delves into why and …
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In this month's special Insurance & Protection edition of IFA Talk, Sue and Meg are diving into the topic of electronic wills and the future of legacy planning. Joining them to share his expert knowledge on the area is Adeus Life's Nick Adams. Together, they explore what’s changing in the legal landscape around wills, and how digital innovation cou…
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In the latest episode of IFA Talk, we’re diving into the findings of The Lang Cat’s State of The Advice Nation report with Steve Nelson, Insights Director at The Lang Cat. Co-hosting with our Editor, Sue Whitbread is our very own Senior Financial Journalist, Jenny Hunter, who brings a unique perspective as a part-time Chartered Paraplanner herself.…
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In this month’s special Mortgage & Property edition of IFA Talk, Jenny and Meg explore the fast-evolving world of later life lending — a sector which is gaining momentum and rapidly beginning to capture growing interest among advisers and clients alike. As demand grows for more flexible borrowing options in later life, we’ll be unpacking how advise…
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Episode 242 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. After a brief hiatus we are back with Florida PI, Jay Marin. Jay and Matt discuss License Plate Recognition software and how it can help you with case investigations. Please welcome Jay Marin and your host, NY Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected]
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For this week’s episode, we’re diving into the world of AI in financial advice. With tech adoption on the rise, there’s plenty to unpack – from the potential of AI to streamline processes to the risk of losing that all-important human touch. Joining IFA Magazine’s Senior Financial Journalist Jenny Hunter and Editor Sue Whitbread are two industry ex…
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In this week’s episode, Matt and Jenny dive into the world of MPS with expert James Giblin, a Multi-Asset Fund Manager at L&G. James discusses how advisers view MPS—whether it’s more of a product, a service, or something in between—and what really matters when it comes to picking the right solution. James explores what makes an MPS relationship wor…
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Let’s face it—Letters of Authority (LoAs) are one of the biggest pain points in financial services. They should be straightforward, but more often than not, they’re anything but. In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we’re digging into why that is, and more importantly, what’s being done to make the process better. Joining us for a proper deep-dive i…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we dive into one of the most exciting developments in personalised advice: behavioural finance. We explore why the days of one-size-fits-all advice are numbered — and how understanding how clients feel and behave around money can make all the difference. Joining Matt and Sue to unpack all of this is Dr Greg B. Da…
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Episode 241 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. We are on a roll with some great content. Today’s show features Canadian PI, Heidi Exner. Heidi has had an interesting career so far and continues to push the envelope with white collar crime investigations and business growth. She formed Ethical Edge Advisers and has helped many busines…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Jenny Hunter and Sue Whitbread dig into one of the most important regulatory developments facing financial advisers and firms today – the FCA’s newly launched strategy for 2025 to 2030. What does the strategy actually say? What does it mean for firms in the short and long term? And how can advisers prepare for wh…
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Episode 240 : Intro: Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today is a fun Episode and we HIGHLY recommend you watch the Youtube version for the facial que context. Sound interesting? We are chatting with Bruce Jacobs today. Bruce is an expert in Behavioral Analysis. He teaches all over the country on how to spoke deceptive patterns when i…
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This week on IFA Talk, hosts Matt and Sue tackle one of the most significant developments shaking global markets—Trump’s reintroduction of tariffs. With markets on edge and economic forecasts shifting rapidly, we’re joined by Nicolò Bragazza, Associate Portfolio Manager on Morningstar Wealth’s multi-asset team, to break down what financial advisers…
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In this month's special 'Insurance & Protection' episode of IFA Talk, Matt and Sue are diving into a topic that sits at the core of great financial planning; value in the protection space. We hear the word 'value' all the time, but what does it actually mean? Is it just about price? Or is it about the true worth and benefits protection brings to cl…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, Jenny and Sue are diving into the world of US investing—at a time when markets feel more jittery than ever. With recent volatility shaking investor confidence and big headlines dominating the financial news, it’s never been more important for advisers to help clients keep calm and stay focused. That’s why we have…
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In this special Mortgage and Property edition of IFA Talk, hosts Sue and Matt explore how financial advisers can better support clients with more complex borrowing needs. They’re joined by Chris Blewitt, Head of Mortgage Distribution at Darlington Building Society, an organisation known for its flexible and personal approach to lending. Together, t…
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Episode 239 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we have Investigator/Paralegal, Troy Fleming joining the show. Troy has over 39 year’s experience working as an investigator for a law firm that specializes in Product Liability cases. How do you investigate these cases? Well troy has some great insight and it all starts with Freed…
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In this week’s episode of IFA Talk, we mark a major milestone in retirement planning: ten years since the introduction of Pension Freedoms. Jenny Hunter and Sue Whitbread are joined by Ed Monk, Associate Director at Fidelity International, to reflect on how this seismic shift has shaped the retirement landscape – and what advisers need to consider …
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In this episode of IFA Talk, we’re tackling some of the biggest questions in today’s global stock markets. US stockmarket indices have recently dipped to their lowest levels since last September, as concerns over tariffs, inflation, and even a potential US recession weigh on investors’ minds. Is this just a short-term correction, or the start of so…
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Welcome to another special episode of IFA Talk in partnership with GBI Magazine. This time, we look at the ever-evolving VCT landscape and the opportunities it brings. IFA Magazine’s Senior Financial Journalist, Jenny Hunter, and GBI’s Content Editor, Matt Williams, are joined by James D’Mello, the Head of IFA Distribution at Fuel Ventures. With 15…
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In this latest episode of IFA Talk, Sue and Jenny explore a challenge that financial advisers frequently face—helping clients move beyond the security of cash savings and towards long-term investment growth. This discussion highlights why so many savers still default to Cash ISAs, despite decades of evidence showing that investment returns have sig…
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The Autumn Budget shook things up when the Chancellor announced plans to bring pensions into the inheritance tax (IHT) net from April 2027. This shift has sparked big questions for advisers, especially around balancing pension strategies with protection planning. In this episode, we dive into: How the IHT changes impact pension planning — especiall…
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In this episode of IFA Talk, we’re tackling one of the biggest issues in financial services today: the gender gap. While progress has been made, women in finance still face significant barriers to leadership, a persistent gender pay gap, and a workplace culture that often overlooks their contributions. But this isn’t just a matter of fairness—it’s …
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In honour of last Saturday’s International Women's Day, IFA Magazine is excited to share this special edition of our weekly podcast, IFA Talk, focusing on strategies to bridge the gender investing gap. Recent data from Barclays Smart Investor indicates that women are disproportionately at risk of falling through the "advice gap" when it comes to in…
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re bringing you a special episode of IFA Talk, the weekly podcast from IFA Magazine. This time, we’re shining a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible contributions of women in financial services. Join Jenny Hunter and Sue Whitbread as they sit down with Yasmina Siadatan, Chief Revenue Officer at D…
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Episode 238 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we are bringing in a special guest. New York Attorney Jason Linden has gained some notoriety on his Tik-Tock Channel. He discusses law and cases. Jason jumps on with Matt today to discuss a good formula for how to post on sites like Tik-tock. This is actually an informative show on…
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Later life lending is evolving rapidly, with new products, changing regulations, and growing opportunities for advisers and their clients. In this special Mortgage and Property edition of IFA Talk, we’re joined by Sanjay Gadhia, Head of Sales at Standard Life Home Finance, who brings his expertise and passion for supporting advisers in this importa…
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Episode 237 : Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. This week we welcome back Conflict International’s Mike LaCorte. Mike has started a new podcast called Leaders. He is here today to discuss the podcast and what listeners can expect. The show will feature leaders from many different associations in the investigative industry. It’s always…
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In this episode of IFA Talk, Jenny and Sue are diving into the evolving financial landscape and what it means for advisers and their clients. With tax and pension changes following the 2024 Autumn Budget, it’s more important than ever for advisers to stay informed on the latest trends and opportunities in financial planning. To discuss these develo…
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Retirement income planning is evolving fast — and staying ahead of the curve is crucial for advisers. With the FCA’s retirement income advice review sparking big conversations last year, 2025 brings even more focus from the regulator on ensuring firms deliver the best outcomes for clients. The regulator is watching closely, so it’s essential to sta…
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In this episode of IFA Talk, we explore the rising demand for income protection and what is driving its strong growth over the past 12 months. To help us unpack this topic, we are joined by Shelley Read, Senior Protection Technical Manager at Royal London. Shelley shares her expert insights into the factors influencing this increase, how advisers c…
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Welcome to a special episode of IFA Talk in partnership with GBI Magazine. In this discussion, we take a deep dive into Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) as they mark their 30th anniversary. How have they evolved since their inception? Why do they remain relevant in today’s investment landscape? And what does the future hold? To answer these questions,…
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Many financial advisers are turning to outsourced investment solutions—but for those who prefer to keep full control in-house, the challenges are different. Can technology help? If so, how? What are the key obstacles, and how can advisers overcome them? In this episode, we dive into these pressing questions with Symon Stickney, Founder and CEO of C…
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