JPA Financial Planning Ltd

16/10/2026

Most of us understand that inflation pushes up the cost of everyday essentials, from food shopping to energy bills. But fewer people realise it can also reduce the future value of their protection cover.

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https://www.jpafinancialplanning.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/shielding-protection-cover-from-inflation

15/10/2026

"I've got people off blood pressure tablets. Just from coming to events." - Tim Howe, founder of the Longevity Games.

This episode of JPA Train Your Wealth is one of the most eye-opening we have recorded. Tim Howe joined Chris Homer and Chris Dawes to talk about the extraordinary link between physical fitness and financial freedom - and the numbers are genuinely startling.

Did you know that from age 40, your aerobic capacity starts declining by 10% every decade? Or that there is an actual VO2 threshold - called the independence line - below which you need physical help to get out of bed?

Tim founded the Longevity Games here in Swindon to give everyone - from complete beginners to experienced athletes - a place to start and a reason to keep going. No timechips. No judgement. Just your pace, not the race.

And Chris Homer draws the parallel beautifully: the same little-and-often approach that builds a pension also builds the physical reserves that keep you living independently. Start early. Keep going. The compound effect takes care of the rest.

Watch the full episode at the link below - and if you are in Swindon or Wiltshire and want to know more about the Longevity Games, head to thelongevitygames.co.uk.

For financial planning conversations across Swindon, Wiltshire and the surrounding area, speak with the team at JPA Financial Planning:
www.jpafinancialplanning.co.uk
[email protected]
01285 440310



JPA Financial Planning Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management Plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the Group's wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the Group's website at www.sjp.co.uk/products.

SJP Approved 07/10/2026

14/10/2026

Welcome Sophie Clifford to the team!

Sophie joined JPA in September 2026 to support the Client Services area of the business and provide administrative support to the wider team.

She has around nine years of experience within Financial Services, nearly seven of which were spent at St. James’s Place Head Office within the Partner Finance sector. During her time there, Sophie supported the senior leadership team with a variety of projects, handled complex cases, trained and supported new members of the team, and provided general support to both the team and Partners.

Outside of work, Sophie is kept busy by her two cat babies, Millie and Mango! She enjoys clothes shopping and travelling, and is passionate about healthy eating and keeping active at the gym.

13/10/2026

Welcome Ciao Gonzales to the team!

“I have worked in financial services for over 12 years, with more than five years’ experience in paraplanning. In my current role, I support our advisers with the technical and research side of financial planning, helping to develop suitable solutions and recommendations for clients. My experience covers a wide range of areas including pensions, investments, retirement planning, protection and mortgages.

I hold the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning and am also qualified in mortgage advice. I enjoy the technical side of financial planning and particularly like working through more complex cases and finding the right solutions to support both advisers and their clients.

My long term goal is to progress into a financial planner role and use the experience I have gained through paraplanning to work more directly with clients. I enjoy building relationships with people and helping them understand their finances, and I see this as the next step in my career.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my wife and our children. I like to keep fit by going to the gym and doing HYROX and Thai boxing classes. I enjoy both, although they have a funny way of making me question my decisions halfway through a session.” - Ciao Gonzales

12/10/2026

President Trump last week announced that his administration had reached an agreement on the release of about 13.5 million barrels of Russian diesel.

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https://www.jpafinancialplanning.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-12-10-2026

11/10/2026

For years, pensions have offered a valuable tax advantage alongside retirement income, enabling people to pass on wealth to the next generation. But from April 2027, changes to inheritance tax rules could mean some families face a significantly larger tax bill than they expected.

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https://www.jpafinancialplanning.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/pensions-and-iht-the-double-tax-trap

10/10/2026

Welcome to the latest issue of our quarterly investment insights newsletter from Chief Executive Officer for Investments Justin Onuekwusi.

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Welcome to the latest issue of our quarterly investment insights newsletter from Chief Executive Officer for Investments Justin Onuekwusi.

09/10/2026

WE’RE RECRUITING – FINANCIAL ADVISERS

JPA Financial Planning Limited is growing, and we’re looking for talented Financial Advisers to join our team.

We currently have opportunities available for Financial Advisers on both an employed and self-employed basis across:

📍 Cotswolds
📍 Wolverhampton
📍 Stourbridge
📍 Basingstoke

Whether you’re an experienced adviser looking for your next career move, or an adviser seeking the flexibility and independence of a self-employed role, we’d love to hear from you.

Why JPA Financial Planning?

We believe great financial advice starts with great people.

We’re looking for advisers who:

✓ Put clients at the heart of everything they do
✓ Build strong, long-term client relationships
✓ Take pride in delivering professional financial advice
✓ Are committed to high standards and ongoing development
✓ Want to be part of a growing and forward-thinking practice

Join an established practice with the support, resources and professional environment to help you develop your career and benefit from the infrastructure and support of an established financial planning practice, enabling you to deliver an excellent service to your clients whilst offering greater flexibility and independence.

If you’re considering your next career move, send us your CV and a brief introduction, including your preferred location and whether you’re interested in an employed or self-employed opportunity to [email protected]

JPA Financial Planning Limited
Cotswolds | Wolverhampton | Stourbridge | Basingstoke

09/10/2026

Figures show women are substantially more likely than men to take a career break during their working life. Whether it’s maternity leave, caring for young children, or looking after elderly family members, the responsibilities that lead to time out of paid work are more likely to impact women.

Read more from our latest blog 👇

https://www.jpafinancialplanning.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/the-missing-years-caring-career-pauses-and-long-term-planning

09/10/2026

What a fantastic review from one of our clients 🤩