Financial planning is 'flawed' without lifestyle coaching

Kerry Drysdale emphasises the importance of goals-based planning

Sahar Nazir
clock • 2 min read

Advisers should offer lifestyle coaching as part of their financial planning process as it is “an effective route to exceptional client engagement”, according to Technical Connection.

Head of holistic planning Kerry Drysdale told delegates at TechLink Live today (5 July) that advisers should incorporate ‘goals-based planning' into their advice process. Drysdale explained that goals-based planning includes financial advice, financial planning, and lifestyle coaching. She emphasised the significance of lifestyle coaching as it helps achieve "a much more intimate understanding" of clients' goals. Drysdale also warned that financial planning and financial advice without lifestyle coaching could be "flawed" because the client's holistic goals have not been covered at...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Your profession

Professional Adviser TV: Tackling 'horrendous' letter of authority delays

Professional Adviser TV: Tackling 'horrendous' letter of authority delays

‘LOAs could be really magical’

Professional Adviser
clock 29 August 2025 • 2 min read
How Parmenion is fuelling platform growth amid adviser fragmentation

How Parmenion is fuelling platform growth amid adviser fragmentation

Platform's soft skills training, switch service and Consumer Duty alignment cited as key drivers of adviser engagement

Sahar Nazir
clock 28 August 2025 • 3 min read
Former Titan Wealth employee convicted of harassing senior staff

Former Titan Wealth employee convicted of harassing senior staff

Judge orders mental health assessment ahead of sentencing next month

Sahar Nazir
clock 28 August 2025 • 3 min read