Colmore Partners: Colmore in Conversation

Welcome to another episode of Colmore in Conversation. This time, long-standing client Tim Haywood joined me to discuss careers and creating a fulfilling life where learning never stops.Drawing on decades of experience as FD of multiple FTSE-250 listed businesses, Tim reflects on also leading sustainability at a time when many saw it as incompatible with profitability. He explains why ethical practices and financial success can go hand in hand, offering a broader view of what makes a business successful.After years in corporate roles, Tim and his wife, Bev, began to question whether they wanted to remain in the same comfortable routine. That reflection led them to Astley Vineyard, where they have built a family business rooted in sustainability and a new sense of purpose. They now also run a consultancy, helping others move into new careers and pursue long-held ambitions.Tim’s insights are relevant at any stage of life - there is always a way to do the right thing while protecting your own happiness.He was a pleasure to speak with, and I hope you enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed recording it. Let us know which subjects you would like us to cover next, or if you would like to feature!Colmore Partners is a registered trademark (a trading name of Colmore Partners Limited) and is an appointed representative of Best Practice IFA Group Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.This information does not constitute personalised advice and you should seek professional advice before acting or making any decisions based on the contents.The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author at the time of writing and do not necessarily reflect the views of Best Practice IFA Group Limited. They are not forecasts, guarantees, or a basis for financial decisions, and should not be relied upon as such.

In our latest podcast, Richard Meek is joined by two brilliant guests from MMC Ventures: Advika Jalan, Head of Research, and Nishil Patel, Director and Head of Private Client Fundraising.The conversation covers some of the most topical areas in tech and investment, from recent developments in AI to a closer look at EIS investing. Advika brings a wide-ranging perspective on AI, from its early development through to today’s generative and agentic models, as well as where the technology may be heading next.Nishil helps unpack EIS investing – what it is, how it works, who it can benefit, and why he believes it has an important role to play in supporting UK economic growth.Colmore Partners is an Appointed Representative of Best Practice IFA Group Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, the registration number is 223112.VCT/EIS/SEIS’s invest in unquoted, growth-oriented companies that involve higher risk than more mainstream companies listed on the main London Stock Exchange and their performance tends to be more volatile. You may experience sudden and substantial falls in the value of your investment.There is no guarantee that the qualifying status of the shares will be maintained. This could result in the loss of tax reliefs.Shares in unquoted companies may be more volatile and can be hard to sell. An exit is only possible when each individual company is sold.This podcast does not constitute tax, legal or financial advice and should not be relied upon as such. Tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in the future. For guidance, seek professional advice.This podcast is intended to be for information purposes only and it is not intended as promotional material in any respect. The material is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial product.

The latest episode of Colmore in Conversation is out now, and it’s a political special, but at least it's primarily focused on the UK.In this episode Richard is joined as usual by Kat, and also Imran, our latest addition to our team of planners at Colmore. Many of you will be familiar with him, now in his 3rd month with us - but it seemed like a good opportunity to get him into the routine of openly sharing his opinions, as we all know that's something we like to do around here, as we continue to rant on our podcasts.We filmed the podcast prior to knowing who our new PM would be, but if we're being honest it was always going to be the King of the North. With Andy Burnham now in as our new Prime Minister, we discussed his predicted policies, his stance on taxes and economic growth, and what you could be considering in light of the changes ahead. 

Our latest episode of Colmore in Conversation sees Richard Meek joined by Luke Hyde-Smith, Co-Head of Multi-Asset investing at W1M, for a discussion on investing, portfolio construction and the forces shaping today’s markets.

This month, Katrania Lowers leads a discussion with Richard Meek and Simon Hoult, focusing on current key issues and what they mean for your finances.There is, of course, a great deal happening in the world right now, much of it unsettling. It’s worth recognising that we are in a privileged position to be reflecting on how events affect markets and investments, rather than experiencing many of the hardships others are facing.With that in mind, we remain focused on our role as financial advisers. Our aim is to offer a sense of clarity and calm, and we hope this episode provides a moment of reassurance while helping to answer some of your questions.

As we increase our podcast output, we’re excited to launch our next episode of Colmore in Conversation. For those of you who’d rather skip the technical jargon and the heavier side of financial discussions, this one’s for you! Occasionally, Colmore in Conversation will run featuring a new guest from outside the world of financial planning, in collaboration with one of our planners. It’s a more light-hearted take, still exploring financial themes, but bringing fresh perspectives that we hope will resonate with you. With that said, we’re kicking things off with Richard's longest-standing client, Steve!