The Perils and Prospects of DIY Financial Planning

In this insightful episode of Podcasts for Business, Steve Twynham is joined by Dan Willers from Robertson Baxter to delve into the intricate world of financial advice and planning. They discuss the importance of understanding the distinctions between investing and planning, highlighting the potential risks and challenges of DIY financial investing.

Dan provides expert insights into why working with a financial planner can be invaluable, especially when it comes to making informed decisions and navigating market fluctuations. He shares real-life stories and emphasises the importance of having a comprehensive financial plan to guide investment decisions.

The episode also explores the evolving regulatory landscape of the financial industry, the role of discretionary fund managers, and the significance of maintaining a diversified investment portfolio. Dan and Steve underline the benefits of seeking professional advice to ensure long-term success and financial security.

Tune in to learn more about the advantages of having a knowledgeable advisor by your side and why playing the long game is crucial in the world of investing.

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Awards we’ve received along the way

2025 – Highly Commended Trainee of the Year Award

2025 – Professional Adviser Awards

Finalist - Adviser Firm of the Year – North East

2025 – Professional Adviser Awards

Finalist - Best Client Engagement (Adviser)

2025 – Professional Adviser Awards

Finalist - Best Adviser Firm for Vulnerable Client Care

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Director of the Year

Antony Barton

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Independent Financial Adviser of the Year

Antony Barton

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Support Staff of the Year

Jo Davey

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Rising Star of the Year

Barney Wood

2025 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Trainee of the Year

Barney Wood

2024 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist in 2 categories - Adviser of the Year (North East) - Gillian Shirt and Team Leader of the Year (Small Firms) - Helen Morgan and Joanne Vaughan

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Winner - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Winner - Director of the Year

Joanne Vaughan

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Director of the Year

Antony Barton

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Independent Financial Adviser of the Year

Antony Barton & Gillian Shirt

2024 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Trainee of the Year

Luci Tinsley

2023 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist - Team Leader of the Year (small/medium firms)

2023 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalists - Financial Adviser Team of the Year, Financial Adviser of the Year and Director of the Year

2022 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalists - Role Model of the Year (small/medium firms) and Team Leader of the Year

2022 – Professional Adviser Awards

Finalist - Best Adviser Website

2022 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Independent Financial Adviser of the Year

2021 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist in 3 categories - Team Leader of the Year, Role Model of the Year (small / medium firms), Woman of the Year - In-house Adviser Support

2021 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Winner - Rising Star of the Year

2021 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

2020 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser of the Year - North

2020 – Professional Adviser Women in Finance Awards

Finalist - Woman of the Year - In-House Adviser Support

2020 – Professional Paraplanner Awards

Finalist - Paraplanner of the Year (In-house)

2020 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Customer Service Award

2020 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

2020 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Rising Star Award

2019 – Yorkshire Financial Awards

Finalist - Financial Adviser Team of the Year

Robertson Baxter
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