Essentially Financial

Essentially Financial Essentially Financial is headed up by Les Conway as the Founder, Director and Financial Planner. That’s precisely what financial planning is.

His vision in establishing the firm back in 2010, was to guide people along their lifetime journey as their financial planning partner. When taking a journey, we plot our route and work out how we’re going to get from A to B. Not just knowing where B is, but having clarity in when we want to reach our destination. What we can’t know is when and where we’re going to hit the congestion and more impo

rtantly how we’re going to navigate around it, indeed if at all. Establishing that route from A to B and knowing what we’re going to do when something presents itself to throw us off course. We are recognised Life Centered Planners where we believe that life is for living and to us, that's what counts. Securing Your Retirement
When you want to stop working and how much income you will need

Making Your Capital Work For You
Whether you're making the best use of your investments and savings

Preserving Your Estate
Who you want to protect and why

Ensuring You And Your Family Are Protected
If you were no longer around or suffered a serious illness/disability

Life is like Riding a Bicycle.Albert Einstein once said, ‘Life is like riding a bicycle: to keep your balance, you must ...
03/12/2025

Life is like Riding a Bicycle.

Albert Einstein once said, ‘Life is like riding a bicycle: to keep your balance, you must keep moving’. This timeless wisdom applies beautifully to lifestyle financial planning. Just as balance is essential to keep a bicycle upright, balance is also key when managing your finances and living a fulfilling life.

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear ItselfRead further at https://www.essentiallyfinancial.co.uk/thoughts/
05/11/2025

The Only Thing We Have to Fear is Fear Itself

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

Don’t do things by halves.Read further at https://www.essentiallyfinancial.co.uk/thoughts/.
01/10/2025

Don’t do things by halves.

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

Steve Jobs, one of the founders of Apple, once said, ‘The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it’...
03/09/2025

Steve Jobs, one of the founders of Apple, once said, ‘The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it’s all that matters’.

It’s a statement that cuts through the noise of modern life, and reminds us of a truth we often overlook. Life’s ultimate currency is not money - it’s joy, purpose and meaning.

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player, once said, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would hap...
06/08/2025

Michael Jordan, former professional basketball player, once said, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”

Whilst these words are rooted in the world of elite sport, they also resonate deeply in the realm of lifestyle financial planning.

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates“Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get” is a famous quo...
02/07/2025

Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates

“Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get” is a famous quote from Forrest Gump - and it resonates deeply with how we experience life: unpredictable, varied, and full of surprises. Just like reaching into a box of assorted chocolates, life offers both sweet moments and unexpected challenges. This uncertainty is exactly why lifestyle financial planning is so essential.

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

You Can Take a Horse to Water… There’s a well-known phrase: you can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.I...
04/06/2025

You Can Take a Horse to Water…

There’s a well-known phrase: you can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.

In lifestyle financial planning terms, this is also true. We can educate, encourage and guide by establishing what truly motivates people and why. We can then map out a financial roadmap that gives clarity and intention. Ultimately though, it’s up to each individual to act.

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

Just take one step Lao Tzu’s timeless quote, ‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’, speaks directl...
07/05/2025

Just take one step

Lao Tzu’s timeless quote, ‘The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step’, speaks directly to the heart of lifestyle financial planning. Often, the idea of achieving long-term financial goals, buying a home, retiring comfortably or funding a dream venture, can feel overwhelming. But like any meaningful journey, it starts with one clear, intentional move forward.

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

If Not Now, When? Many people hesitate when it comes to financial planning, believing they will start "when the time is ...
09/04/2025

If Not Now, When?

Many people hesitate when it comes to financial planning, believing they will start "when the time is right." However, the truth is that there is never a perfect time—only the present. The headline of this article poses a powerful question, one that can transform your approach to lifestyle financial planning. More importantly, it can help you achieve the life you truly want.

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

Adaptability to Succeed Charles Darwin’s famous quote “It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most...
05/03/2025

Adaptability to Succeed

Charles Darwin’s famous quote “It’s not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, it is the most adaptable to change” perfectly applies to lifestyle financial planning. In an ever-evolving economic landscape, financial security is not solely about wealth, but the ability to adapt to life’s uncertainties.

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Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

To plan or not to plan.Albert Einstein famously remarked, ‘Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expe...
05/02/2025

To plan or not to plan.

Albert Einstein famously remarked, ‘Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results’.

This quote offers profound wisdom, especially when applied to personal finance. Where for many, the struggle to achieve financial freedom often stems from repetitive behaviours that fail to address long-term goals. Lifestyle financial planning offers a strategic solution to break this cycle and create meaningful financial progress.

Read further at https://www.essentiallyfinancial.co.uk/thoughts/.

Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.Warren Buffett’s quote, beautifully ...
08/01/2025

Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.

Warren Buffett’s quote, beautifully encapsulates the essence of lifestyle financial planning. It highlights the foresight and preparation required to ensure future comfort and stability. Lifestyle financial planning goes beyond traditional financial advice; it focuses on aligning your financial decisions with your long-term financial goals, aspirations and values.

Read further at https://www.essentiallyfinancial.co.uk/thoughts/.

Under the title of 'Ties are optional', Les Conway shares his thoughts about what’s going on in the World and how it can affect and impact your lifestyle and finances. Feel free to sign up here to subscribe to receive. And remember that these articles are the opinions of the author, Les Conway of ...

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