

Adviser 3.0: The Podcast
Abraham Okusanya
The Adviser 3.0 Podcast is hosted by Abraham Okusanya. Get ready for his signature raw honesty, critical analysis and no-holds-barred insight at the intersection of retirement, investing and fintech.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 1min
Ep 57: Evolving a Business, Little by Little (featuring Jo Little & Alfie Mullan)
Abraham chats to Jo Little (CEO) and Alfie Mullan at Emery Little, providing insight into leadership, the dynamics of a family business and why retirement is a young person’s game! Make sure to catch this episode.

May 24, 2023 • 47min
Ep 56: Navigating your financial journey with Berry & Oak
Join Abraham in a captivating conversation with Andrew and Sarah Elson, owners of Berry & Oak. From their humble beginnings in a bank to running their successful business, they share their journey, discuss the power couple dynamics, team growth, operations, marketing strategies, financial planning, and exciting plans for the future. Tune in for inspiration and valuable insights into the thriving world of Berry & Oak.

May 10, 2023 • 46min
Ep 55: Gretchen Betts', Internal Succession Success Story for Advisers
Join us on this captivating episode of Retirementals as we have the privilege of hosting Gretchen Betts, a trailblazer in the financial advisory industry. In this inspiring conversation, Gretchen shares her firsthand account of planning, financing, and flawlessly executing a highly successful internal succession at Magenta Financial Planning. Prepare to be captivated by Gretchen's insights, as she takes us through the strategic decisions, financial considerations, and key lessons learned throughout this remarkable journey. Whether you're an aspiring adviser or simply fascinated by stories of triumph, this episode is bound to leave you inspired and equipped with valuable knowledge.

Apr 26, 2023 • 38min
Ep 54: Anatomy of a Million Pound Lifestyle Adviser Practice
Abraham chats to the vibrant multi award-winning Warren Shute, covering:
Where he started out, studying accountancy & early career
The beginning of Lexington Wealth Management
How to deliver a congruent service to clients
The importance of proactive communication
Why Warren is not looking to sell his business
The launch of Warren’s new financial planning coaching programme
ChatGPT, AI & what it can do
What the future holds for Lexington Wealth

Apr 12, 2023 • 47min
Ep 53: Destination Growth
Abraham chats to Julian Gilbert, Founder & Director of Wealth Matters, covering:
Where he started out, going to Australia & being inspired to be a Financial Adviser
How Wealth Matters started in 2001
The figures & staff behind the successful business
What does Julian put success down to?
The significance of a Graduate Programme
The role of women in Financial Services
What the future holds for Wealth Matters

Mar 29, 2023 • 58min
Ep 52: Problem Solver!
Abraham chats to Matthew, Director at Vertus Capital, on his journey to date covering:
How did Vertus Capital get to where it is today?
Moving his family from South Africa to the UK with no possessions
The funding journey
Case Study Scenario: The process of selling a business
The two steps to every deal
As a firm owner looking to sell, what should you be alert to right now?
What the future holds for Vertus Capital

Mar 16, 2023 • 46min
Ep 51: Experts in Our Mighty Profession
Abraham chats to Dom and Jonathan from Expert Wealth Management about their journey, covering:
How Jonathan and Dom started out and met
The start of Expert Wealth Management
When 3 became 2 & the team behind the success
The significance of bringing the next generation through
The challenges of running a business & recruitment
What happens next…& the question of succession
The client advisory board - what is it?
Goals for the future

Mar 3, 2023 • 58min
Ep 50: Not Just a State of Mind, But Being!
Abraham chats to the esteemed Catherine Morgan about her journey in financial services, covering:
How she got into the world of financial planning & coaching
What does money mean to different people?
The psychology behind people’s relationships with money
What is ‘wealth’?
How life and trauma shape behaviour
The 5 money types
Building a brand & finding your ‘why’

Feb 15, 2023 • 52min
Smart by name, Smart by nature
In episode 49, Abraham chats to Steve Martin about his journey in financial services, covering:
Where he started out in the industry
The moments that defined his career
Starting Smart Financial, the Training Academy and Smart International
Bouncing off problems in business
Learning to understand yourself before understanding others
His choice to move to Spain and start again
What Steve would say to his younger self

Feb 1, 2023 • 34min
Guaranteed Income - JUST Special
Abraham joins Peter Ellis from JUST for a special on guaranteed income, here’s what they discuss:
The humble annuities…
How do they fit into the retirement plan?
Can you think of them as an asset class?
Do annuities and investment portfolios mix?
Product innovation and constructing a product
Creating more sustainable portfolios
The alternative asset debate
Modelling guaranteed income alongside investment assets


