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

Links referred to in the show:

• Sam - https://news.northwesternmutual.com/planning-and-progress-study-2024 (People of all generations trust humans significantly more than AI when it comes to helping them with their financial plans,
• NL - IRIS tax-return software: https://www.iris.co.uk/products/iris-elements/tax/
• AH - JP Morgan Guide to Retirement 2024 PDF https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/institutional/insights/retirement-insights/guide-to-retirement/
• NL - US$60M Powerball winners fleeced by commission-based adviser: https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/a-couple-won-the-powerball-investing-it-turned-into-tragedy-fc8fd31c?st=2kwdddr07zzvgb4&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
• AH https://advisoryai.com/
• Sam - wealth in America Edelman financial engines https://www.edelmanfinancialengines.com/wealth-in-america-2023
• NL: Schroders Adviser Survey 2024: https://mybrand.schroders.com/m/698c9b0d5bf92c4/original/Schroders-Adviser-Pulse-Survey-2024.pdf
• AS - Tavistock/Titan debacle https://www.cityam.com/titan-and-tavistock-descend-into-legal-spat-over-sustained-period-of-unacceptable-performance/
• NL: friend of the show Banker On Wheels, useful guide to indexes and comparison of MSCI v FTSE: https://w

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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

Links referred to in the show:

• 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
• AH - The football, England 3 games away from lifting the trophy.
• Carl’s big birthday: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/SVTHjdpcFXU
• All - advising on potential changes – removal of TFC, pre funding school fees etc
• CW: 12% commission for bust DFM https://citywire.com/new-model-adviser/news/dfm-directors-banned-for-69m-commission-driven-bond-scheme/a2445021?re=121444&refea=1287904&link_id=1652775
• NL - business banking thread in IFA Forum: good reports on Revolut, NatWest/Mettle, Lloyds. Very negative on Santander. Tide, Metro and Starling blow hot and cold.
• AS - Be Long https://www.be-long.co/
• CW: Vanguard 365 Practice Management https://www.vanguard.co.uk/professional/vanguard-365/practice-management/marketing/how-to-build-your-professional-investor-bran
• AH - L&G Workplace pensions to be diverted into private equity https://www.thetimes.com/article/22a4b825-b0ab-443c-b84b-80c55fb6e6ad?shareToken=544da25f69a4c890d0ca6acbb7f806ad
• AS - TRAP Tough Mudder Team.
• DFA resources https://www.dimensional.com/gb-en/financial-professionals/dimensional-360/business-strategy
• CW: Taylor Swift hits Ireland
• NL - Debbie Condon’s LOA guide goes online. It’s £4pm plus VAT: https://www.intuitivesupportservices.com/register
• AS - Index Fund Advisors article https://www.ifa.com/articles/scandalo

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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

Links referred to in the show:

• NL: reminder of how useful Hargreaves L online calculators are: https://www.hl.co.uk/pensions/tax-relief/calculator
• CW: Central Bank of Ireland “Dear CEO” letter critical of compliance standards: https://www.independent.ie/business/personal-finance/brokers-heavily-criticised-for-poor-practices-by-central-bank/a1180315516.html?mc_cid=560d48dbac&mc_eid=f47c629345
• AH - MPs accused of double standards over pension scheme Only 1% of parliamentary retirement fund is invested in UK equities, despite politicians talking up the case for investing in Britain https://www.thetimes.com/article/705a7372-86cc-4bf4-af88-b4b5db9ff9ce?shareToken=5c0f02e19a8c5e3b990c965b10d058c8
• NL: WSJ story on nomination of beneficiary horror tale: https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/inherited-retirement-savings-beneficiary-breakup-divorce-849e3ff2?st=r25xsho331jpvgg&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink
• AS - Vanguard TRAP Webinar on Adviser Alpha (300 registered - 200 attended live) Recording available https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4584722/8D0D76D89A13CF7D9AF43C6FD0F9DD84
• AH - Credit Suisse Global Investment Returns Yearbook 2023 - https://www.credit-suisse.com/media/assets/corporate/docs/about-us/research/publications/credit-suisse-global-investment-returns-yearbook-2023-summary-edition.pdf - JP Morgan, Barclays, CS, all conclude the markets beats any humans
• NL: Adrian Edmondson, another celebrity/influencer/endorser of property over pensions/GCOTW: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kusalariyawansa_property-stockmarket-ugcPost-7206179916441104388-Hc_p?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop
• AH - The C Wor

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