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52 - KPIs: Key People of Influence29 Aug 202401:25:33

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including more Irish fraud, US rookie adviser failure rate, UK IFA profitability trends, Central Bank of Ireland on crypto, BestInvest’s Spot The Dog, Vanguard getting “expensive”, SJP and Polaris, boring CVs, US pension horror stories, another AI startup
  • Meat and Potatoes: KPIs - Key People of Influence
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists Russ M and Ollie L (neither had socials)
  • Culture Corner

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51 - Much Ado About Nothing15 Aug 202401:28:41

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including FPSB Ireland making great strides, Truflation, the primacy of equities, CISI Chartered Status, Verve Incubator, Hargreaves Lansdown delisting, HUM London nearly sold out
  • Meat and Potatoes: Much Ado About Nothing
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPist https://twitter.com/JoinedUpJill
  • Culture Corner

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43 - The One About AI (Alan's Infatuation)11 Apr 202401:41:59

TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.com

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including Paddy Andrews Métis Norway appt, US$90 trillion to move between generations, surge meeting review, SPIVA S&P Global, the passing of Danny Kahneman, another unregulated investment scheme goes belly up, Ali Hussain in the Sunday Times on adviser fee refunds
  • Meat and Potatoes: AI
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists www.twitter.com/@SamColbyButcher and https://www.linkedin.com/in/janemcaleese
  • Culture Corner

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42 - Clients or Customers?28 Mar 202401:18:40

TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.com

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including Finish fables, JISA joys, Leffler love, cheap online tax-returns, total returns mean dividends, FCA thematic review #1,242, True Potential CEO says the quiet part out loud
  • Meat and Potatoes: Clients or Customers?
  • Questions posted by our beloved Steven S www.twitter.com/passivevanguard
  • Culture Corner

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41 - SJP et al: Big Brands, Big Challenges14 Mar 202401:27:53

TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.com

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

- Topical issues, including Artic Rambles, Bitcoin yawns, Irish Banks, double-dipping, British ISAs, good PR firms, Best Buy lists
- Meat and Potatoes: SJP: Big Brands, Big Challenges
- Questions posted by our beloved TRAPist Will Bennett: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bennett-dippfs-7a230792/
- Culture Corner

Links referred to in the show:

- NL - TRAP YouTube hits the Steve Harris mark. http://www.youtube.com/@adviserpodcast
https://youtu.be/WxnN05vOuSM?si=bz8T7Cng7tOZ5sTX
- AS - double dipping saga continues https://citywire.com/new-model-adviser/news/revealed-the-8-platforms-double-dipping-before-fca-s-deadline-today/a2437299 
- AH - Norwegian Oil Fund to diversify to PE 3-5% - the fund drags to the extent it’s under-exposed to global equities. NEXT, all funds and all investors do. https://www.ft.com/content/55837df7-876f-42cd-a920-02ff74970098 
- NL - Budget and British ISA! My LinkedIn piece: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hattipnick_dear-worldnaacs-if-you-think-im-changing-activity-7171425884334182400-4tPp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
- CW: A good PR firm = priceless https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2024/02/29/goodbody-fined-1225m-by-central-bank-for-breach-of-market-abuse-laws/
- AS: 80/20 Principle - Richard Koch https://www.amazon.co.uk/80-20-Principle-Secret-Achieving/dp/1857883993 
https://pca.st/episode/512b566a-e063-4ffa-b4d1-b22f3d51ec7f 
- CW: John Collison & Charlie Munder podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-charlie-munger-john-collison/id1154105909?i=1000637534393
- NL: Tribes, by Seth Godin: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12262996-tribes
- AH - Morning Brew Daily Email https://www.morningbrew.com/daily 
- AH - The Billionaire, The Butler, and the Boyfriend - https://www.netflix.com/title/81306326

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40 - You're Fired!29 Feb 202401:19:06

TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.com

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including Meta declaring its first dividend, update on TRAP Live, another FIRE story, Lombard Loans, Nikkei back to 1989, the “death” of the value premium
  • Meat and Potatoes: You’re Fired - Sacking Yourself Off
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists Alastair P www.twitter.com/ap592d
  • Culture Corner

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39 - The Wealth Transfer - Hype or Real?15 Feb 202401:08:45

TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. BUY TICKETS HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.com

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

- Topical issues, including TRAP Live announcement, scams, the Irish FPSB, accountants and pensions and misconceptions, Irish consolidation, retirement living standards, the destruction AND creation of wealth, HUM Premium price changes, MS Copilot
- Meat and Potatoes: The Wealth Transfer: Hype or Real?
- Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists Will Bennett https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-bennett-dippfs-7a230792/
- Culture Corner

Links referred to in the show:

CW: Samantha Russel is www.twitter.com/samanthatwenty
NL: www.tiny.cc/ifaforum
AS - Scams https://x.com/alanjlsmith/status/1751905578580873378?s=46&t=sRHfdIQon2TfFJRFg7K23w 
AH -THE RETIREMENT LIVING STANDARDS - pro savings and thinking https://www.plsa.co.uk/Policy-and-Research/Topics/Retirement-Living-Standards - https://moneytothemasses.com/news/pension-needed-in-retirement-rises-in-2024-amidst-cost-of-living-crisis
AS - Wealth destruction at scale https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/funds/cathie-wood-ark-invest-wealth-destroyed-tech-stocks-morningstar-arkk-2024-2
AH - 15 Top Wealth Creators in the Fund Industry - https://www.morningstar.com/funds/15-top-wealth-creators-fund-industry-2 
Wealth Transfer - Is the Hype Real?  - https://www.humansundermanagement.com/blog/wealth-transfer -
AH - Stutz - Phil - Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81387962 
AS - Tim Ferris with Noah Kagan podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_htIvi4JzOs
CW: Happy Birthday Triplets this Valentine’s Dayhttps://music.apple.com/ie/album/this-is-the-one/325549329?i=325549345 

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38 - Investment Fundamentals 10101 Feb 202401:20:55

TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.com

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including Transact price reductions, disastrous Lifestyling consequences, Métis Annual Planning Day, US$6TN in cash, Financial Planning Week, Irish IX set for launch, Hargreaves Lansdown pension complainant, Capital is recruiting, HUM London speaker suggestions please, TRAP Live update
  • Meat and Potatoes: Investment Fundamentals 101
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists Chris Bowers: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-bowers-043190174/ 
  • Culture Corner

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37 - ABL - Always Be Learning18 Jan 202401:24:07

TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.com

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including Irish salary sacrifice, Ray Trapani interview with Storyteller and BitCoin ETFs, NextGen and Verve adviser resources, cash flow as an “optional extra”, Timeline Classic 50 MPS laudits
  • Meat and Potatoes: ABL - Always Be Learning
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists www.twitter.com/abb04645603
  • Culture Corner

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36 - Three Wins, Two Lessons, One Goal04 Jan 202401:25:45

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35 - Crushing Content Creation21 Dec 202301:24:00

TRAP LIVE IS HAPPENING ON 9th MAY 2024. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST HERE: www.therealadviserpodcast.com

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including a Royal London/Lang Cat report on value, the strong market close to 2024, some boring Bitcoin updates, the wickedness of pension complications, and client Xmas pressies - yes or no?
  • Meat and Potatoes: Crushing Content Creation
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists www.twitter.com/@paulcleworth https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcleworth
  • Culture Corner

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34 - Centres of Influence07 Dec 202301:29:20

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50 - What's Risk Got To Do With It?01 Aug 202401:41:10

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including cyber security, Monzo pensions, DFA Matrix Book, Métis Ireland work award, Consumer Duty one year on, stupid market predictions from Morgan Stanley
  • Meat and Potatoes: What’s Risk Got To Do With It?
  • Questions posted by NO beloved TRAPist because of time
  • Culture Corner

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33 - Revolutionise Your Referrals23 Nov 202301:30:47

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including a recap of HUM, hitting 500 YT subscribers, final call for the Irish Ideas Exchange, Consumer Duty updates, planning for 2024
  • Meat and Potatoes: Revolutionise Your Referrals - Marketing Series 1/3
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists Master J
  • Culture Corner

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32 - The FINAL Exit Strategy09 Nov 202301:31:15

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including the rise and fall of Open Money, Vanguard leaving China, Irish Ideas Exchange, are we talking about events in the Middle East with affected clients, new Brett Davidson White Paper, Andy rants about the FCA and crypto, SJP adviser saddled with a business loan, Wealthfront débâcle, HUM London happening on the day of this episode’s release
  • Meat and Potatoes: The FINAL Exit Strategy: getting all the stuff documented, for that day when you’re not around anymore
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists https://www.twitter.com/gregorpolson93
  • Culture Corner

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31 - Taking THAT Fork In The Road26 Oct 202301:24:32

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

- Topical issues, including SJP swallowing Consumer Duty, NextWealth IFA report, M&G closing its property fund, Irish budget investor woes, adviser mastermind top tips
- Meat and Potatoes: Taking THAT Fork In The Road
- Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists Stuart Mullen
- Culture Corner

Links referred to in the show:
AS: https://www.nextwealth.co.uk/research/financial-advice-business-benchmarks-report-2023/ 
NL: https://www.mandg.com/news-and-media/press-releases/mandg-investments/2023/19-10-2023?utm_campaign=EM_RTL_MA_UKA_OTH_20231016_TBC&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Eloqua
Philip Palaveev https://ensemblepractice.com/about/philip-palaveev/ 
Startup Loans https://www.startuploans.co.uk/ 
AH - Same as Ever: Timeless Lessons on Risk, Opportunity and Living a Good Life - https://amzn.to/3tljmqE 
CW: Elon Musk by Walter Isaackson https://www.amazon.co.uk/Elon-Musk-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1398527491
CW: The best backpack in the world ever! https://nordace.com/en/product/nordace-siena-smart-backpack/
AS - Good/Bad Billionaires https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0g7xj36

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30 - FIRE Away!12 Oct 202301:14:42

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including TRAP Live on 9th May 2024, the TRAP Pack officially open the World Cup in Paris, the annual CISI shindig, Storyteller’s Limerick trip
  • Meat and Potatoes: the chaps discuss the FIRE movement
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists Jono Randell-Nash www.linkedin.com/in/jono-randell-nash and www.twitter.com/@juniper_jon
  • Culture Corner

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29 - Invest Like Norwegians Would28 Sep 202301:23:07

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including Rugby World Cup updates, Messrs Smith & Hart recap HUM Cape Town, AIM investing woes, Progressive Planners Conference, Future You (again), Nucleus buying Curtis Bank
  • Meat and Potatoes: What Norway Can Teach HNWs (and their advisers)
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists www.twitter.com/@jlaws4  https://twitter.com/principlespf 
  • Culture Corner

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28 - We Need To Talk About Fees14 Sep 202301:27:58

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including being present and putting our your work, DB transfer factory fines, the complete lack of understanding some peeps have about what it is we do (REAL financial advice)
  • Meat and Potatoes: We Need To Talk About Fees
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists Jez Heal and Philip Dragoumis
  • Culture Corner

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27 - Succinct Seminar Success31 Aug 202301:18:23

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including FCA fees coming down (yay), Scottish Widows loses 180 funds (eek), DB scheme admins asking for money back (double eek), Zoom asking employees to return to the office (!), TRAP hitting 65k downloads, employing pros and leaving them to it, Buffett’s birthday
  • Meat and Potatoes: Succinct Seminar Success
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists @jeu1985 @Financial118
  • Culture Corner

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England captain Stokes seeks edge with launch of venture fund | Business News | Sky News

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26 - Oh, The Mistakes We've Made!17 Aug 202301:27:20

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including two Morningstar reports, the Buy-to-Let meltdown, gilt pension “protector” funds, sideways markets, and portfolio lending
  • Meat and Potatoes: Oh, The Mistakes We’ve Made!
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists @wheato1976 and Ian G
  • Culture Corner

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25 - Survive And Thrive The Summer03 Aug 202301:17:18

F-BOMB ALERT AT 26m22s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including this month’s Chancellor and his bellend plans for pension funds and unlisted equities, Consumer Duty is born, Limerick Hurlers, update on TRAP Live 2024, active fund management bullshit-speak, the complete demise of the formerly ubiquitous GARS fund
  • Meat and Potatoes: How To Survive and Thrive The Summer
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPists @stevesmithlive & @kieranfowley
  • Culture Corner

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24 - Lick Says Avoid JAB (JISAs, Annuities, Bonds)20 Jul 202301:23:51

DISCLAIMER: "STORYTELLER" SMITH WAS IN A TURKISH HOTEL ROOM WITH A FAULTY FIRE ALARM. THIS BEEPS THROUGHOUT. ALAN APOLOGISES PROFUSELY. HE KNOWS HE'S LET THE TRAP PACK DOWN, THE DEAR TRAPPISTS DOWN, HIS FAMILY DOWN, AND - WORSE OF ALL - HE'S LET HIMSELF DOWN.

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • A possible TRAP live event in 2024. Please let us know if you would be interested in going by leaving your details in the link below
  • Topical issues, including Google Reviews, CPS study into £1.8TN in cash in the UK, how 24/7 hustle can be a load of BS, fee-free Junior ISA, IHT by UK constituency, the recent rise in annuity rates
  • Meat and Potatoes: Fixed Income and Mumbo Jumbo Questionnaires
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPist - Adam H and Michael Walsh
  • Culture Corner

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49 - Universal Marketing Truths18 Jul 202401:25:56

Della Voce was bobbing along lost somewhere in the Atlantic; Storyteller was in an internet-lousy Turkey. So we had a guest host in Samantha Russell, a “Chief Evangelist” or something. Check out her profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samanthacrussell/recent-activity/all/

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including the Euros, TRAP’s first award (yes, really), IRIS, JP Morgan Guide to Retirement, Powerball winners fleeced, humans trusted more than AI (no shit), Schroders Adviser Survey 2024, Tavistock v Titan, 
  • Meat and Potatoes: Universal Marketing Truths
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPist Jake: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-parsons1664
  • Culture Corner

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23 - Sin Bin or Send Off?06 Jul 202301:22:43

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including the “Future You 2023” event, the DFA Matrix book, a completely wrong personality test, Schroders Adviser Pulse 2023 report, the awful RegData trauma 
  • Meat and Potatoes: From Sin Bin to Sending Off: Handling Problematic Clients
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPist - @Darren_Bilkey @Bill_n_e_wann @LlewelynBowen @kieranfowley
  • Culture Corner

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22 - Dispensing The Vitamin C22 Jun 202301:25:08

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including Bucket Lists, NextGen Conference wrap, the “M&S Incident”, platform cash skimming, 85 year study into happiness and retirement, AI event discounts for TRAPists, 
  • Meat and Potatoes: Dispensing The Vitamin C - The Ongoing Client Comms Strategy
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPist - Adam Liddelow
  • Culture Corner

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21 - Newbie Deep Dive with Emmelia Powell08 Jun 202301:23:26

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including a DB Transfer Value tracker site; eye-watering Quilter charges; Alan having a live Bulletproof Entrepreneur podcast event
  • Meat and Potatoes: Newbie Deep Dive with guest host Emmelia Powell
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists - this episode, there are none! Too little time. Next episode, things will resume. Probably. If we haven’t killed each other.
  • Culture Corner

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20 - Onboarding Pt2 - The CRUCIAL First Planning Meeting25 May 202301:18:07

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including a review of the Adviser 3.0 conference and The Stig’s car crash of financial mistakes
  • Meat and Potatoes: How To Run The Initial Strategy/Blueprint Meeting
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists @burtong1 and @TobiasEvans1
  • Culture Corner

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19 - Onboarding Pt1 - Getting To Know You11 May 202301:26:59

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including Carl attending The Real Deal; TRAP being shortlisted for a podcast award; getting encouraged by podcast-meister Steven Bartlett; Berkshire Hathaway 2023 AGM; HUM London and South Africa on the horizon; Lisbon as a decent city break
  • Meat and Potatoes: Getting To Know You
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists Tom R and @burtong1    
  • Culture Corner

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18 - Critical Non-Essentials28 Apr 202301:22:41

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including the possible return of annuities; Colin Lawson’s fresh approach to realising business capital; resolution of the Neil Woodford fiasco; Irish Life causing ripples
  • Meat and Potatoes: Critical Non-Essentials: refining the client experience
  • Questions posted by our beloved Anon (!) and David Milne
  • Culture Corner

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17 - Man Plans and God Laughs14 Apr 202301:27:47

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including Mr Hart’s Maven Money podcast breaking through 1M downloads (really); the decline in size of the UK stock market; Chat GPT - a threat?; more nonsense around risk scales
  • Meat and Potatoes: Man Plans and God Laughs. Whilst planning for the future is important, so is giving clients permission to live their best lives now.
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists @TobyHines @emmeliapowell
  • Culture Corner

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16 - KISS and Tell31 Mar 202301:12:30

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including Ireland scraping home against a severely depleted England; massive pension changes in the UK; an MBO with Métis Ireland.
  • Meat and Potatoes: Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS). Why do so many overcomplicate?
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists @matt_aitchison, Colin Bates
  • Culture Corner

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15 - We Need To Talk About SJP17 Mar 202301:27:43

In this St Patrick’s Day Special latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including one IFA saving a client from a £450,000 fraud; the road to hell that is pension Lifestyling; the unbelievably rapid demise of the Vanguard advice experiment
  • Meat and Potatoes: St James’s Place - a commercial behemoth. But at what cost?
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists @RossTaylorFP @cianmetiscfp
  • Culture Corner

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14 - Top Tips For Newbies03 Mar 202301:19:22

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Topical issues, including positive feedback on the previous episode 13; the ridiculousness of fund risk ratings
  • Meat and Potatoes: Why ambiguity is such an inherent part of real financial planning. And the Trap Pack’s top tips for newbies to this mighty profession.
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists @joshgerstler @dirkgroeneveld @ComradesNic
  • Culture Corner

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IFA Forum: http://www.tiny.cc/ifaforum

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48 - The Greatest Scandal Of All04 Jul 202401:22:27

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including Della Voce’s 50th party, 12% commission for bust DFM, painful banking for IFAs, Vanguard’s 365 program, L&G workplace pension going into private equity, potential TRAP Tough Mudder team, Taylor Swift takes over Ireland, Debbie Condon’s LOA guide goes online, wasteful public pensions
  • Meat and Potatoes: The Greatest Scandal of All
  • Questions posted by beloved TRAPist Catherine Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-morgan-a762a413/
  • Culture Corner

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13 - AUM: Advisers Under Management17 Feb 202301:07:50
In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including the PFS’s escalating legal bills; an as-yet-unnamed IFA with his/her/their fingers in the till; VCTs - good enough for Nick but not for clients; Value for Money Statements; our Trappist Six Nations meet and greet at The Royal Oak, Marylebone
  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast, read by Andy in his inimitable style
  • Meat and Potatoes: helping clients transition to the next stage whilst also looking after our own mental wellbeing
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists @RightGilmore @matt_tumbers
  • Culture Corner
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12 - How To Win Clients and Influence People PART TWO03 Feb 202301:11:36

****SLIGHT TECHNICAL ISSUES AT 50m AND 65m - STICK WITH IT!****

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including a Trappist Six Nations rugby shindig on 4th Feb - all Trappists welcome! Come meet the Trap Pack and inhale some of their greatness
  • Three glowing reviews of the podcast,  read by Andy in his inimitable style 
  • Meat and Potatoes: The Client Acquisition Process in great depth. Also: Client Surveys - good and bad experiences
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists @rfm1, @TheFinancialP70, Graham R
  • Culture Corner

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11 - How To Win Clients and Influence People PART ONE20 Jan 202301:13:21

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including a Trappist Six Nations rugby shindig on 4th Feb - all Trappists welcome! Come meet the Trap Pack and inhale some of their greatness
  • A glowing review of the podcast, incredibly mangled by Andy
  • Meat and Potatoes: The Client Acquisition Process in great depth
  • Questions posted by our beloved Trappists Dar, @JcolcloughFP, @MAPSinclair
  • Culture Corner

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10 - We Need To Talk About Consumer Duty06 Jan 202301:13:52

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • topical issues, including the spat between the CII and PFS
  • a discussion on the big regulatory elephant in the room: Consumer Duty 
  • a great question about fees from Devoted Trappist Dan Weston (@mcfplanning)
  • questions posted by our beloved Trappists Chris Thompson and Martyn Sales
  • Culture Corner

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9 - Xmas 2022 Q&A Special!23 Dec 202201:00:36

In this TRAP Christmas Special, the Trap Pack devote an entire show to answering questions from our beloved Trappists.

On that note: the Pack would like to say a big “thank you” to all our dear Trappists who have made the show a success to date. We have plans to develop the show further and can only do it with the boost to our egos your feedback and support give us.

We wish all of you a very Happy Christmas and hope you smash 2023! And please keep sharing TRAP with your peers and colleagues.


Now, on with the show, in which the Trap Pack answers questions from our beloved Trappists @matt_aitchison @matt_tumbers @EssentiallyLtd @benjaminalves10 @mantaromoney @Mr_Munker @FaithLiversedge @AmGhai @JPotter5 @jambohughes1 @RobS_Kingmakers @PhilDouglasDon @joefroudfpfs @thefinancialP70 @darbiter @bluewaterfp

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8 - Who Coaches Coach?09 Dec 202201:03:22

In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

  • Which coaches and external influences have had the most impact on our development as financial planners/people
  • Business planning for the next 12 months: who does this and why?
  • The Trap Pack answers questions from our beloved Trappists @gp_mantini and Ben F
  • Culture Corner

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7 - What Is REAL Financial Planning?25 Nov 202201:06:22

In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

  • Examples of real financial planning and how it transforms people’s lives
  • FTX and Scam Bankrupt-Fraud
  • The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @Aron Gunningham and @JoshuaBromilow
  • Culture Corner

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6 - Solo Adviser or Grow Your Practice?11 Nov 202201:01:57

In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

  • The pros and cons of the solo adviser v intentionally growing a practice
  • The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @SeanBanksFP and @Andy_Reynolds
  • Culture Corner

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5 - Imposters In Cape Town28 Oct 202201:06:15

In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

  • The passing of Ian Taylor, truly a visionary
  • South African shenanigans with Andy and Nick
  • Carl talks about the common phenomenon of Imposter Syndrome
  • Andy talks about Beauty Parades
  • The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists Sam B and Will S
  • Culture Corner

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4 - The Ideal Client Profile14 Oct 202201:02:56

In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

  • Andy leads off with a recap of the annual CISI shindig in Liverpool and a discussion on what are the aspects of the ideal client profile
  • Nick recounts his lessons from the latest Nick Murray Behavioural Investment Conference, “This Is A Football”
  • Alan talks (forever) on Mastermind Groups and the Ideas Exchange, a Chatham House group he has belonged to for the best part of 20 years.
  • The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Trappists @WomenFinanceNI @Juniper_Jon
  • Culture Corner

And be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.

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47 - Of Tournaments And Trophies: The Awards Industry20 Jun 202401:23:44

In this latest pile of TRAP, the Trap Pack discuss

  • Topical issues, including Storyteller’s Munich Massacre, useful online calculators, ATR questionnaires for three year olds (!), MPs and double standards (!), nomination of beneficiary woes, Vanguard TRAP seminar feedback, Ade Edmondson investment gaff
  • Meat and Potatoes: Of Tournaments and Trophies: The Awards Industry
  • Questions posted by our beloved TRAPist Tom N
  • Culture Corner

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3 - Bond Market Carnage07 Oct 202201:01:15

In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss

  • The bond market tumult and how we’re dealing with our client's behaviours during this time.
  • The TRAP team answers questions from our beloved Twitter Trappists @JamesMaston88 and @JoshuaBromilow
  • Culture Corner

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  1. Financial Advisor (sic) Success podcast with Micheal Kitces Ep300: The Evolution Of The Advice Business At Scale And The True Power Of Brand With Joe Duran
  2. Samson mic on eBay
  3. https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/81404807?s=i&trkid=13747225&vlang=en&clip=81606692

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2 - Welcome Meetings and other stuff07 Oct 202200:59:30

In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss:

  • The UK’s Not-A-Budget
  • Commission shenanigans in Ireland
  • The Onboarding Process/Welcome Meetings
  • Model Portfolio Services (MPS) - What is their point and is Blackrock entering this area a big thing or not?
  • Culture Corner

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1 - Carl's Big Event07 Oct 202200:58:43

In this latest pile of TRAP, the chaps discuss:

  • Carl's Big Event;
  • The importance of Showing Your Work
  • How difficult it can be to remain Present and In The Moment

And be sure to listen to the end, when nothing much happens.

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Introduction To The Real Adviser Podcast (TRAP)03 Oct 202200:07:36

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