?? The Weekly Waffle – Academy Town Hall Highlights February 28th, 2025 ??
Steve Conley
Founder of the Academy of Life Planning & Planning My Life | Championing Values-Driven Financial Planning | Mentor to Independent Planners | Author and Advocate for Meaningful Change
Story of the Week
?? Own Your Financial Future – No More Middlemen! ??
For too long, the system has worked for institutions, not individuals—but you have the power to change that. Financial self-sovereignty means taking charge, simplifying your money, and ensuring your wealth serves your goals—not someone else’s profits. Ditch the jargon, cut out the middlemen, and build a future on transparency, clarity, and control. Your financial freedom starts now! ?????? Read more. ??
Steve Conley: Editor, The Weekly Waffle
?? M-POWER: A Movement for Wealth, Impact & Change ??
After decades leading financial services at HSBC, RBS, and Santander, I saw an industry built to serve itself—not the people it was meant to help. Financial planning became a sales machine, concentrating wealth in the hands of a few while leaving many without real guidance. So in 2012, I walked away to create something different. The Academy of Life Planning was founded to put people before profits, separate financial planning from product sales, and empower professionals to serve with honesty and impact. Now, with M-POWER, we’re building a global movement—one that ensures wealth is for everyone. Join us if you believe in financial planning that serves, not sells. Together, we can eradicate inequality and create lasting change. ?????? [Steve is the author of ?? Your Money or Your Life]