Teaching from St John's Hoxton, a vibrant, diverse, and growing Anglican church in the heart of London. Seeking to be a beacon of hope for Hoxton. Worship God | Make Disciples | Share Jesus | Transform Hoxton. Online Sunday services at 10.30am
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Welcome to The Financial Planner Life Podcast. We cover an intimate and honest account of what it’s really like to work in the financial planning profession. Our guests share their stories of success, failures and learnings, as well as what to expect from a career in the financial planning profession! We host guests at various stages in their careers, as well as multiple roles to ensure that our audience has a variety each week. Financial planners, business owners, paraplanners and back-offi ...
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At our June all-age worship service we explored another Hero of the Old Testament: Jonah. Revd Bosede Owa explored how God can use us for his purposes even when we get things wrong.
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Why You Feel Anxious About Money (And Don’t Even Know It) - with Dennis Harhalakis
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49:22In this episode of Financial Planner Life, Sam Oakes is joined by certified money coach Dennis Harhalakis to explore the powerful emotional side of money - and why financial planners can't afford to ignore it. Dennis shares how our earliest money experiences shape the way we think, feel, and act around money as adults. Whether it’s shame, fear, sca…
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How To Handle Anxiety // Revd Graham Hunter
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41:32Part of a new sermon series at our Sunday morning service to run from May through July 2025. It aims to be a practical guide to Christian life, exploring topics like money, sex, hearing from God, handling anxiety, finding purpose, getting along with others.
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How To Get Along With Others // Revd Graham Hunter
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26:46Part of a new sermon series at our Sunday morning service to run from May through July 2025. It aims to be a practical guide to Christian life, exploring topics like money, sex, hearing from God, handling anxiety, finding purpose, getting along with others.
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From ChatGPT to Chat SJP: The AI Revolution at St. James’s Place | John O'Driscoll & Wenyu Bai (SJP)
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48:12In this episode, Sam Oakes is joined by John O’Driscoll and Wenyu Bai from St. James’s Place to explore how AI and technology are being developed to support the future of financial planning. Discover how SJP’s 2030 vision is being built around: Advice Assistant: An AI-enabled tool already in production that reduces the time to produce advice packs …
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How To Find Your Purpose In Life // Revd Graham Hunter
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28:30Part of a new sermon series at our Sunday morning service to run from May through July 2025. It aims to be a practical guide to Christian life, exploring topics like money, sex, hearing from God, handling anxiety, finding purpose, getting along with others.By St John's Hoxton
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20 Years, 450+ People: The Foster Denovo Growth Journey with Roger Brosch
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27:45Roger Brosch | 20 Years of Foster Denovo, 47% Growth, and the Launch of Foster Denovo Talks In this episode of Financial Planner Life, we welcome back Roger Brosch, CEO of Foster Denovo, to reflect on a standout year for the business. 47% revenue growth 200+ new hires 7 acquisitions A thriving culture that’s stronger than ever Roger shares what’s d…
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At our May all-age worship service we explored another Hero of the Old Testament: Jeremiah. Doreen Tang explored how God's love never ends and how he gives us strength to keep going.By St John's Hoxton
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From Rejection to Chartered Financial Planner: Jay Dhaliwal's Journey
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46:56In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, host Sam Oakes sits down with Jay Dhaliwal, Chartered Financial Planner at Chase de Vere, to talk about her inspiring career journey. Jay shares how facing rejection twice for financial planner roles early in her career didn’t stop her - it fueled her. Already working as a paraplanner, she used…
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Revd Bosede Owa explores the implications of the resurrection of Jesus in Acts 5:27-32By St John's Hoxton
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From Recruiter to £266M Financial Planner | A Career Change That Paid Off - with Vikash Kanani
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44:57How a Former Recruiter Built a £266M Financial Planning Business - Vikash’s Journey from BD to Chartered Adviser In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, Sam Oakes is joined by Chartered Financial Planner Vikash, who shares how he made the bold move from a successful recruitment career into the world of financial advice. Vikash’s stor…
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Easter Sunday 2025: A Matter of Life & Death // Revd Graham Hunter
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A New Kind Of Glory // Revd Graham Hunter
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18:02A sermon for Maundy Thursday 2025By St John's Hoxton
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Isaiah Servant Songs: Substitutionary Offering // Revd Graham Hunter
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29:16Revd Graham Hunter concludes our Lent sermon series exploring the 'servant songs' of Isaiah. This week he looks at Isaiah 52:13-53:12 and how the 'suffering servant' described in Isaiah points us towards the ultimate substitutionary offering God gave for us in the sacrificial death of Jesus.By St John's Hoxton
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How Financial Planners Can Win with Marketing in 2025 | Samantha Russell
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42:02This week on the Financial Planner Life podcast, I sat down with Samantha Russell, one of the most respected voices in financial adviser marketing in the US. She shared insight after insight. Here’s one that really stuck with me: “Even if someone is referred to you, they’re still going to Google you. What they find next decides whether they pick up…
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At our April all-age worship service we explored another Hero of the Old Testament: Deborah. Oasis Yankana explored how God invites his people to trust him through the story of Deborah in Judges 4 & 5, and reminds us that we too can always trust in God through Jesus.By St John's Hoxton
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Isaiah Servant Songs: Word // Revd Graham Hunter
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20:58Revd Graham Hunter continues our Lent sermon series exploring the 'servant songs' of Isaiah. This week he looks at Isaiah 50:4-11 and how God sustains the weary with his word of truth - Jesus.By St John's Hoxton
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Paul Jackson from Invesco on Investment Strategy & Career Lessons
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1:11:14In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, Chris Ball sits down with Paul Jackson, Global Head of Asset Allocation Research at Invesco, to explore the career pivots, market cycles, and investment principles that shaped his journey from working-class beginnings to global leadership. Paul shares his honest reflections on a non-linear care…
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Isaiah Servant Songs: Light // Sara Hunter
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18:55Sara Hunter continues our Lent sermon series exploring the 'servant songs' of Isaiah. This week she looks at Isaiah 49:1-6 and how God calls us - with Jesus - to be 'light to the nations'By St John's Hoxton
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Can You Be a Financial Planner with ADHD & Dyslexia?
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1:01:18This week on The Financial Planner Life Podcast, we’re celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week with an inspiring conversation featuring Dan Buckland, a financial planner who has ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia. Dan’s story is one of self-doubt, resilience, and transformation. Growing up, he was told by teachers he’d “never amount to anything.” …
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Isaiah Servant Songs: Justice // Revd Graham Hunter
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16:14Revd Graham Hunter continues our Lent sermon series 2025 exploring Isaiah 42 and the first of the 'servant songs'. We discover the 'servant' will have a vocation to establish justice.By St John's Hoxton
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Hiring Missionaries, Not Mercenaries: How Guy Skinner Built a £1M Financial Planning Firm
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51:30Hiring Missionaries, Not Mercenaries with Guy Skinner In this episode of Financial Planner Life, we welcome back Guy Skinner, founder of Citygate Financial Planning, to discuss what it really takes to build a sustainable, mission-driven financial planning firm. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Why ‘Missionaries, Not Mercenaries’ Is the Hiring Philosophy That Works…
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Isaiah Servant Songs: Intro // Revd Graham Hunter
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28:30Revd Graham Hunter kicks off our Lent sermon series 2025 with an introduction to the Isaiah 'Servant Songs'.By St John's Hoxton
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Revd Bosede Owa preaches on John 8:1-11 at our Ash Wednesday service.By St John's Hoxton
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Want to Be a Financial Planner? Here’s What You Need to Know! - with Carla Brown
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35:44🚀 How Do We Attract and Develop the Next Generation of Financial Planners? In this episode of Financial Planner Life, I sit down with Carla Brown, President of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) and Founder & CEO of Oakmere Wealth Management, to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities in financial planning today. 🎯 We cover: ✅ The PFS Prof…
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Heros of OT - Moses // Revd Graham Hunter
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19:20At our 'Superhero Sunday' all-age worship service we explored another Hero of the Old Testament: Moses. Revd Graham Hunter explored how God set his people free through Moses - and ultimately through Jesus.By St John's Hoxton
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Chris Ball: Hoxton Wealth’s Big Plans for 2025
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59:22Chris Ball is back on the Financial Planner Life Podcast, and this time, we’re diving deep into Hoxton Wealth’s explosive growth in 2024 and what’s coming in 2025. From smashing revenue and AUM targets to a complete brand transformation, Hoxton Wealth has gone from industry underdog to one of the most disruptive firms in financial planning. But not…
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Daniel Pratt explores the question 'Will a man rob God?' as he concludes our series on Malachi looking at Malachi 3:6-4:6.By St John's Hoxton
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Performance Coaching for Financial Planners: Unlock Your Full Potential - with Tony Fields
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46:25🔥 From Burnout to Breakthrough: How Performance Coaching Transforms Careers 🔥 In this episode of The Financial Planner Life Podcast, I sit down with Tony Fields, a former chartered financial planner turned performance coach, to discuss how high achievers in financial planning—and beyond—can break free from burnout, find clarity, and reach their ful…
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Our Vicar, Revd Graham Hunter, explores Malachi 2:1-3:5 and how we're invited to walk with Jesus in truthfulness, faithfulness and justice.By St John's Hoxton
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Crypto, ETFs & Big Money—Why Institutions Are Moving Into Bitcoin. - With Lisa Tyshchenko
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32:23Bitcoin just smashed past $100K—but is it just another speculative bubble, or is it cementing its place as the digital gold of the future? To get real answers, I sat down with Lisa Tyshchenko, Alternative Investment Specialist, while she was in Dubai. Lisa is a globally connected expert in digital assets, regularly working with family offices, priv…
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Revd Graham Hunter starts a 3-part sermon series looking at the Old Testament book of Malachi.By St John's Hoxton
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Want to Grow as a Financial Planner? Build the Right Team Around You - with Joanna Butler
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32:18In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, we sit down with Joanna Butler, Director of Client Operations at Foster Denovo. Joanna’s 18-year career within the company is a testament to the firm’s culture of innovation, career development, and commitment to diversity. We explore Joanna’s journey from marketing to operations, how Foster De…
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Father & Son in Finance: How St. James’s Place Academy Shapes Careers & Succession
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48:02Would you trust a financial planner under 30? There’s a big debate in financial planning: Does age matter? Some say younger advisors lack life experience—that they can’t guide clients through retirement, divorce, or legacy planning. Others argue that young planners bring fresh perspectives, long-term commitment, and up-to-date knowledge. After sitt…
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Behind the Headlines: Neil Woodford Reflects on His Career
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1:30:16This week on the Financial Planner Life Podcast, Chris Ball hosts a long-form, unedited conversation with Neil Woodford—one of the most talked-about figures in UK financial services. Neil’s career has been one of immense ambition, remarkable success, and intense scrutiny. From humble beginnings sleeping on his brother’s floor to managing billions o…
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Our Vicar, Revd Graham Hunter, concludes our sermon series on the New Testament book of Titus exploring God's vision for the local church.By St John's Hoxton
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Go All In on Your Niche When Building a Financial Planning Business from Scratch - Rohit Rohela
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52:50In this inspiring episode of the Financial Planner Life Podcast, host Sam Oakes sits down with Chartered Financial Planner Rohit Rohela, affectionately known as The Tax Terminator and Architect of Financial Freedom. Rohit shares the incredible journey of building his financial planning business, Finsbridge, and the pivotal role that niching down ha…
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Daniel Pratt continues our sermon series on the book of Titus, exploring chapter 2 and the need for mature Christians to disciple younger Christians.By St John's Hoxton
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Switching From Mortgage Adviser to Chartered Financial Planner With Charlotte Walters
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57:59In this episode of the Financial Planner Life podcast, we are joined by Charlotte Walter, an award-winning chartered financial planner and founder of Avail Financial Planning a partner practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management based in Woburn near Milton Keynes. Charlotte shares her inspiring journey from mortgage advising to running her succ…
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We kick off the new year with a 3-part sermon series looking at the New Testament letter of Titus. Revd Graham Hunter begins by explaining some background to the letter, and then exploring healthy and damaging models of Christian leadership.By St John's Hoxton
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Starting a Financial Planning Career at 50 & Writing £400k in Year 1 at Foster Denovo
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58:19In this episode of the Financial Planner Life Podcast, we’re joined by Marnel Stafford, a financial planner at Foster Denovo, who shares her remarkable story of pivoting into the profession at 50 and making waves in her first year. 💬 "Starting at 50 might seem late to some, but for me, it was the perfect time. My life experience became my greatest …
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Daniel Pratt preaches on Luke 2:41-52 exploring how to look back on the year gone, and prepare for the year ahead.By St John's Hoxton
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Revd Graham Hunter preaches on Titus 3:1-8 at our Christmas Day celebration.By St John's Hoxton
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Revd Bosede Owa preaches on John 1:1-14 at our Midnight Holy Communion service during Christmas 2024.By St John's Hoxton
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Spiritual Friendship: Mary & Elizabeth // Fiona Hollow
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22:11Fiona Hollow explores the friendship between Mary & Elizabeth in Luke 1:39-55By St John's Hoxton
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From Classroom to Client Meetings: Laura North's Journey from Teacher to Financial Planner
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1:05:45Laura North, a former college lecturer with 16 years of experience, shares her incredible journey of moving from the classroom to becoming a successful financial planner. Discover how she navigated this life-altering transition, leveraging her teaching skills in a whole new way. Laura's story is a beacon of inspiration for anyone contemplating a ca…
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The Promise of Peace // Revd Graham Hunter
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16:37Revd Graham Hunter gives the talk at our annual Carols by Candlelight service.By St John's Hoxton
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From Kyrgyzstan to UK Financial Planner: Cholpon Djanuzakova - Why Mindset And Hardwork, Always Wins!
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46:27"Imagine starting over in a new country, grappling with a new language, and breaking into a competitive industry. This is Cholpan Djanuzakova's reality. Her journey from Kyrgyzstan to becoming a top financial adviser and business owner in the UK is a testament to the incredible things you can achieve when you turn your challenges into stepping ston…
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