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Engaging, emotional and practical stories of how we have helped our clients start conversations about their finances.

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Keep calm and carry on investing
Read Jeremy's story about Linda, who opened a discretionary portfolio with us years ago, valuing our personal approach and level of communication with her. She has since brought her children into the conversation too.
By Jeremy Robinson
Director of Private Clients
Planning for the unexpected
Read Mia's story of how she helped Arthur & Rose as their situation changed when Rose started to have ongoing health problems. Opening up the conversation with their daughters helped everyone feel supported.
By Mia Kahrimanovic
Financial Planner
A world of opportunities in retirement
Read Simon’s story on how he helped his client, Andrew, see there was a world of opportunities for his retirement, which he can fully enjoy now, by including his sons in their conversations.
By Simon Davis
Director of Financial Planning
A family affair
Read Katie’s story of how she helped a family for over 20 years, passing on their wealth through generations and help them understand the benefits and responsibilities that come with being relatively wealthy.
By Katie Presland
Senior Investment Manager
Wealth today and tomorrow
Read Giles’ story to find out how he helped Rebecca understand that she had enough money to support her son, allowing him to move closer to his young daughter while Rebecca could still enjoy a comfortable retirement.
By Giles McKean
Senior Investment Manager
Investing in your family's future
Read Clive's story about how he helped Robert start passing on his wealth to his daughter after the birth of his grandchild. Besides passing on his money, he wants to pass on his values about hard work and responsibility.
By Clive Worlock
Director of Private Clients
Enjoying life to the full
Read Will’s story to find out how he helped his client, Anthony, start a conversation about inheritance tax planning with his sons and his financial planner colleague, Simon. Anthony can now enjoy his retirement guilt-free.
By Will Walker-Arnott
Director of Private Clients
The generation game
Read Henry's story about how after his current clients, Sue & Steve introduced their son, James, to Henry, they were able to build a common ground before James started investing with us.
By Henry Webster
Investment Manager
Keeping it in the family
Read Katie's story on how she built a trusting relationship over the years with her client, Rory and his wider family. Katie is now working together with her colleague, Mia, from financial planning to manage the family’s money.
By Katie Tasker
Senior Investment Manager
Making a fresh start after divorce
Read Nicola's story to find out how she helped her clients, Sharon & Patrick during their divorce, handling their assets separately but considering the needs of the family and prioritising their children’s well-being.
By Nicola Loudon
Investment Manager
Going at your pace
Read Tsitsi’s story of how she helped Laura bring her daughter, Melanie, into the conversation about managing the family's finances following the death of her husband.
By Tsitsi Mutiti
Investment Manager