From sports journalism to advice: Kenny McKay's story

‘I made the leap to focus fully on financial advice, and I’m incredibly grateful I did’

Isabel Baxter
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Succession Wealth wealth planner Kenny McKay talks to Isabel Baxter about his career change from sports journalism to advice

McKay transitioned from journalism to financial advice due to his interest in business development and entrepreneurship. Before he started his advice journey, he worked in local news and specialised in sports, eventually working as an in-house TV reporter for Celtic Football Club. McKay latterly joined Succession Wealth in 2023 as a wealth planner. McKay told PA that journalism soon became "all-consuming", leading him to explore business development and digital transformations. His fascination with finance, entrepreneurship, and business development led him to pursue personal wealt...

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