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Inside IFP: A Coffee With… Josh
Josh never planned to work in financial services. Now, he is Managing Director at a Chartered financial planning firm. Find out about his story, career progression, and advice for future employees in this interview!
Market Commentary – July 2026
In this Market Commentary, we reflect on a more uncertain economic backdrop, with persistent inflationary pressures, political uncertainty and mixed economic data continuing to shape the outlook for investors.
Inside IFP: A Coffee With… Lewis
Lewis has recently transitioned to be a Chartered Financial Planner, after almost 10 years in Compliance. In this interview he delves into how he's been supported.
Investment Performance vs Discipline: What Actually Matters for Long-Term Returns?
Most people worry about picking the right funds, but over a lifetime it's investment discipline, staying put when your instincts say otherwise, that tends to shape the outcome more.
Inside IFP: A Coffee With… Elaine
Elaine has been at Informed Financial Planning since the start. Now, she is Front of House Executive; the friendly face who greets everyone! She has watched IFP grow and has some wonderful stories to share.
How Business Owners Become Over-Reliant on a Future Sale
Most owners quietly plan to sell the business one day and lean on it as their pension, so here's how that reliance builds up without you ever deciding on it, and why it's worth having a plan that doesn't rest on a single sale.
Market Commentary – June 2026
In this Market Commentary, we reflect on a more uncertain economic backdrop, with persistent inflationary pressures, political uncertainty and mixed economic data continuing to shape the outlook for investors.
Inside IFP: A Coffee With… Sarah W
Sarah initially declined her job offer at IFP, but now she is our Director of Finance and Operations. She has some great insights to life at IFP and advice for anyone considering applying.
Why Selling a Business in the UK Starts Years Before
An adviser's perspective on why the outcome of selling a business is shaped by decisions made years in advance, and why exit planning is really about building options rather than committing to a sale.
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