Hi everybody,
Let’s be honest for a moment.
You didn’t get into financial advice to shuffle papers in a compliance meeting. You didn’t spend years earning your qualifications to watch 40% of your hard-earned commissions disappear in tax before you even see them.
And you definitely didn’t sign up to spend your best years explaining to clients why their returns are “fine” while you’re quietly wondering if yours ever will be.
Here’s what keeps me up at night—and what might be keeping you up too:
“What if I’m the last generation of UK advisers who played it safe… and lost?”
Because the math is brutal.
- UK adviser average earnings: £45k–£65k (pre-tax)
- Same role, Dubai/Singapore/Offshore: £90k–£180k+ (often tax-advantaged)
- UK compliance burden: +300% in 10 years
- Offshore firms hiring right now: 127 active mandates (last check)
This isn’t about “escaping”. It’s about choosing.
Choosing to be paid what you’re worth. Choosing clients who value advice, not just price. Choosing a career that still feels like yours.
I’ll level with you: Not every offshore role is golden. Some firms are still cowboy operations. Some promises ARE just smoke. That’s exactly why you need someone who’s already walked the path—who knows which doors actually open, and which ones just look shiny.
That’s what I do, every day.
Pre-vetted roles with firms that actually pay on time
Salary/comp structures negotiated before you interview
Relocation support that doesn’t leave you stranded
A network that moves faster than LinkedIn ever will
But here’s the part most recruiters won’t tell you:
The best roles? They don’t stay open long. I have one top shelf Dubai client with a UK PLC who's taken only 3 of my TOP people the last 3 years...because they are THAT picky! One senior candidate I have placed with them some time back name is called Georgina, and so I often get asked for more "Georgina-Class" candidates! These are young folks coming from TOP UK firms. They are ivy league educated, very cultured UK CFP and Chartered level candidates who looks the part. They like and fit in perfectly with my client's Dubai fee based salary model. MOST people don't qualify, so this is for the exceptional class out there.
Many firms paying top rates and commission aren’t posting on Indeed. They’re calling me at 7am Dubai time asking, “Who’ve you got who can start in 6 weeks?”
And if I don’t have the right name ready… that opportunity goes to someone else.
So here’s my ask—and it’s a small one:
Reply to this email with just two words: “Tell me more”.
That’s it. No forms. No calls you didn’t ask for. Just a straight conversation about: - Which markets are actually hiring UK advisers right now (hint: it’s not just Dubai) - What your transferable skills could earn you overseas (spoiler: more than you think) - How to test the waters without burning bridges at home
P.S. Last month, three UK advisers I placed went from “just browsing” to signed contracts in under 14 days. One’s now earning 3 x his UK take-home. Another just booked his family’s first proper holiday in years. The third? He emailed me last week: “Why didn’t we do this sooner?”
Don’t let that be your regret. Hit reply. Two words. Let’s talk.
P.P.S. If you’re thinking “But what about Brexit? What about my pension? What if it doesn’t work out?” — good. Those are the exact questions we’ll answer first. No pressure. No pitch. Just clarity. That’s what you deserve.
Right, let's see what's new for this week!
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