Previously the co-founder of Fresh Eats Bristol, in 2019 I made the decision to pivot and begin working towards a career in financial services. When I’m not deep in study you’ll find me enjoying good food and/or music.
Tom Redmayne
Aspiring Financial Planner and blogger. I created this blog to document my journey through the qualifications and to share my thoughts on money & well-being.
Qualifications
CISI: Introduction to Securities & Investments.
R02: Investment Principles and Risk.
R03: Personal Taxation (in progress).
R01: Financial Services, Regulation & Ethics.
R04: Pensions and Retirement Planning.
Recent Posts:
The Wealth Creation Machine
“Are you looking to build wealth?” “Do you want to secure your financial future?” “How about free money every month?!” If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions… YOU NEED A PENSION! Pensions are in somewhat of a marketing crisis. They are more important than ever, but chronically misunderstood. ‘Pensions’ are seen by … Continue reading The Wealth Creation Machine
Memento Mori: Carpe Diem’s Older Brother
The gods envy us. They envy us because we’re mortal, because any moment may be our last. Everything is more beautiful because we’re doomed. You will never be lovelier than you are now. We will never be here again. Homer, The Iliad Personal finance is much more than numbers and equations (if only it was … Continue reading Memento Mori: Carpe Diem’s Older Brother
The Death of Alpha
One of the most profitable industries in the UK thrives on chronic under-performance. In this post I dive headfirst into the ongoing war within the investment industry, Alpha vs Beta. Active vs Passive. Complexity vs Simplicity. Good vs Evil… Before we get stuck in, here’s a quick overview of the key terms: Alpha and Beta … Continue reading The Death of Alpha
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