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1. From Family History to Family Wise LtdHow Kirsty's interest in genealogy began through her grandparents, old family letters, photographs and her own family history.How a lifelong passion for genealogy developed into Family Wise Ltd, now working with people and cases around the world.2. How Technology Has Changed GenealogyHow online records have made researching family history much more accessible compared with travelling to archives and searching through physical records.Why online family trees can contain inaccuracies and why complicated family connections, name changes and historical records can require specialist knowledge.3. The Role of DNA in Finding Family ConnectionsHow Y DNA and other forms of DNA testing can help establish family relationships and investigate previously unknown connections.How Kirsty has used DNA to help prove inheritance cases and identify family members who were previously unknown.4. Genealogy and InheritanceHow Family Wise Ltd helps solicitors identify beneficiaries when wills contain outdated information or unclear references to individuals.How genealogy can be used to establish who may be entitled to an estate when someone dies without leaving a will.5. Finding People and Solving Family MysteriesHow Kirsty and her team help find missing relatives, people from the past and individuals who may have become difficult to trace.Some of the unusual cases Kirsty has worked on, including finding a former teacher and attempting to track down a Latin dictionary that had been lent to someone decades earlier.6. The Connection Between Family History and WealthWhy understanding your family tree can be an important part of thinking about who your wealth should ultimately pass to.Kevin and Kirsty discuss the wider importance of planning for the transfer of wealth and making sure the right people can be identified when the time comes.Resources:Family Wise Ltd – Family History, People Finding & DNA ServicesContact Family Wise LtdWealthBuilders - Build, protect and transfer your wealthWealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and communityConnect with Us:Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms.Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:Join the WealthBuilders Facebook CommunitySchedule a 1:1 call with one of our teamBecome a member of WealthBuildersIf you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!

1. From Career Change to Property Investing How Lorraine went from a career in law to caring for her father and becoming an accidental property investor. How an email sent to the wrong Lorraine led her to housing vulnerable young people. 2. Learning Through Action and Experience How Lorraine and her business partner learned from mistakes while navigating property auctions. Why education is as much about building the right network and community as gaining knowledge. 3. The Influence of Family and Values How Lorraine's parents shaped her entrepreneurial spirit, generosity and belief in giving others a chance. Why she believes profit and purpose can work hand in hand. 4. Property, Dignity and Social Impact How Lorraine uses property to support people facing difficult circumstances while preserving their dignity. Why wealth building can go beyond financial independence towards impact and legacy. 5. Recognition, Purpose and Creating a Legacy How a community initiative during COVID led to Lorraine receiving The Lancelot Andrewes Medal. How PRIME helps successful women explore how they can create a bigger impact. 6. Taking Action and Finding Focus Kevin and Bimbi's reflections on Lorraine's entrepreneurial drive, risk-taking and willingness to take action. Why finding a clear focus and niche can be a powerful starting point when building something new. Key Takeaways: Wealth can be used to create opportunities for others. Experience and influence can help support people facing difficult circumstances. Entrepreneurial skills can be used to create meaningful social impact. Building a legacy can start long before you're gone. Resources: The View From My Window: Grace, Grit and Purposeful Property Lorraine Thomas on LinkedIn [BOOK] Purposeful Retirement: Find Fulfillment in Later Life WealthBuilders - Build, protect and transfer your wealth WealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and community Connect with Us: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:   Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community Schedule a 1:1 call with one of our team Become a member of WealthBuilders If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review! 📌 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to WealthBuilders for more wealth wisdom and powerful pension strategies! #wealthbuilders #podcast #financialfreedom #money #business

1. Why Life Planning Should Come Before Financial Planning Why you need to understand the life you want to create before deciding how your money should support it. Using a lifetime cash flow plan to identify future liabilities and the assets needed to fund them. 2. Looking Beyond Investments to Understand Total Wealth Why traditional financial planning can focus too heavily on regulated investments rather than the full picture of someone's wealth. Looking at property, pensions, savings, investments and future earnings as part of a wider wealth plan. 3. The Overlooked Value of Human Capital Understanding human capital as the skills, property, intellectual property, networks and other assets that can generate earnings. How leveraging human capital can create entrepreneurial opportunities, income and financial capital over time. 4. Taking Back Control Through Financial Agency What Steve means by financial agency and why people should have greater ownership of their financial decisions. How proportional planning can provide expert support during complexity, stress or major life changes without creating permanent dependency. 5. How AI Could Change Financial Planning Why AI is reducing the information gap between financial institutions and consumers. How individuals can use AI as a co-pilot to improve their financial capability and productivity while retaining human judgement. 6. Understanding Fees and Making Better Financial Decisions Why consumers should take a closer look at the charges attached to pensions, investments and financial products. How AI-powered tools could help people identify hidden terms, charges and potential red flags so they can make more informed decisions. 7. The Future of Financial Advice and Wealth Transfer How changing consumer expectations, technology and the Great Wealth Transfer could reshape the traditional financial advice model. Why greater financial capability, combined with professional support when genuinely needed, could give future generations more control over their wealth. Resources: The Academy of Life Planning - Navigate life with confidence WealthBuilders - Build, protect and transfer your wealth WealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and community Connect with Us: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:   Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community Schedule a 1:1 call with one of our team Become a member of WealthBuilders If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk, please leave us a review!

Key Topics Covered: 1. Trading as a Wealth-Building Skill Why trading should be viewed as a skill rather than a shortcut to wealth. How education and consistency lay the foundations for long-term success. 2. Trading vs Investing Understanding the difference between trading and traditional buy-and-hold investing. Why both approaches can play complementary roles in a wealth-building strategy. 3. Managing Risk Before Chasing Returns How disciplined risk management helps protect trading capital. Why successful traders focus on controlling losses as much as generating profits. 4. Building Confidence Through Process How following a proven trading strategy removes emotion from decision-making. Why consistency often delivers better results than trying to predict the market. 5. Trading in Just 30 Minutes a Day How swing trading can fit around a busy lifestyle. Why effective trading isn't about constantly watching the markets. 6. The Importance of Trading Psychology Why emotional control, patience and discipline are essential for long-term success. How mindset influences every trading decision. 7. Using Trading to Accelerate Wealth Building How trading can generate capital that can be reinvested into other assets. Why diversification remains a key principle of building lasting wealth. 8. Passing on Financial Skills to the Next Generation Why teaching financial skills can be just as valuable as passing on financial assets. How developing knowledge today can create opportunities for future generations. Actionable Takeaways: Treat trading as a skill that requires education, practice and discipline. Focus on managing risk before thinking about potential returns. Develop a structured trading process and stick to it consistently. Avoid emotional decision-making by following proven rules and strategies. Consider how trading could complement your broader wealth-building plan alongside property, business and pensions. Invest in financial education that helps you build confidence before committing significant capital. Remember that long-term wealth is built through consistency, not speculation. Successful trading isn't about chasing quick wins. It's about following a proven process, controlling your emotions, managing risk, and using those skills to build wealth that lasts. Resources: WealthBuilders - Build, protect and transfer your wealth STARTrading - Trade safe. Invest smart. Grow together. The STARTrading Podcast Lewis Crompton's Instagram WealthBuilders Membership: Free access to guides, webinars, and community Connect with Us: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:   Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community Schedule a 1:1 call with one of our team Become a member of WealthBuilders If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!

1. Why Retirement Planning Is More Complex Than Ever Why retirement is no longer simply about accessing your pension. How today's retirees must balance income needs, tax efficiency and long-term financial security. 2. Annuities vs Drawdown – Understanding Your Options What annuities are and why they're becoming attractive again. How combining guaranteed income with flexible drawdown can create a more resilient retirement strategy. Why today's annuity options offer greater flexibility than many people realise. 3. Building a Sustainable Retirement Income Why creating reliable income throughout retirement requires careful planning. How cash flow modelling helps prepare for inflation, market downturns and changing income needs. Why having different "buckets" of money can reduce investment risk during retirement. 4. The 2027 Pension Inheritance Tax Changes What the upcoming inheritance tax changes could mean for pension holders. Why pensions are no longer simply a retirement planning tool—they're becoming an inheritance tax planning consideration. How planning early can help minimise unnecessary tax liabilities. 5. Reducing Inheritance Tax Efficiently How trusts can help transfer wealth more tax efficiently. Why gifting strategies remain an important part of estate planning. How turning pension capital into guaranteed income can remove assets from your taxable estate. 6. Protecting Your Family and Your Legacy Why inheritance tax planning is about more than reducing tax. How life assurance can provide liquidity so loved ones aren't forced to sell assets. The difference between whole-of-life cover and long-term life insurance strategies. 7. Financial Planning for Business Owners How Relevant Life Policies allow business owners to provide life cover tax efficiently. Why many business owners overlook valuable tax-saving opportunities. How structuring protection correctly can reduce both personal and business tax costs. Actionable Takeaways Review your retirement plan to ensure it balances flexibility with guaranteed income. Understand how the April 2027 inheritance tax changes may affect your pension. Consider whether your retirement income strategy is tax efficient. Review your estate plan and explore whether trusts or gifting could reduce future inheritance tax. If you're a business owner, check whether you're making the most of Relevant Life Policies. Work with an independent financial adviser to understand all of your retirement and inheritance planning options before making irreversible decisions. Remember that successful retirement planning isn't just about building wealth—it's about protecting it for yourself and future generations. Resources: WealthBuilders Membership – Free access to guides, webinars and community Download our FREE Pensions & Inheritance Tax Guide Connect with Andrew Cooper (Kingswood Law IFA) on LinkedIn Connect with Us: Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Next Steps On Your WealthBuilding Journey:   Join the WealthBuilders Facebook Community Schedule a 1:1 call with one of our team Become a member of WealthBuilders If you have been enjoying listening to WealthTalk - Please Leave Us A Review!