In this episode of Foster Denovo Talks, we speak with Ross Stevens, Financial Adviser at Foster Denovo, about what it means to take full ownership of your work.

Ross joined the firm during the pandemic, inheriting a client bank from three retiring Partners. It was a steep learning curve, but one that taught him how to lead with trust, build strong client relationships and develop his own rhythm.

He shares how he moved from a self-employed role to an employed one, and why that shift did not change the way he works. With the right culture and support, Ross explains, being employed still means working with freedom and purpose.

🎧 In this episode:

• What it was like joining Foster Denovo in lockdown
• Taking over client relationships with care and patience
• Moving from self-employed to employed, and what changed (or didn’t)
• Building a career that feels like your own business
• Advice for advisers facing the same kind of transition

In this episode of Foster Denovo Talks, we speak with Ameeta Bhayani, Senior Partner at Foster Denovo, about her career journey from cashier to qualified adviser and how she found the right fit after many years in financial services.

Ameeta shares:

• Her early days working in the finance industry
• What it was like to take on a client bank and make it her own
• How she managed personal challenges with professional support
• Why she feels empowered and genuinely backed in her role

This is an honest and reflective conversation about career growth, resilience and finding the kind of environment where you can thrive.

🎧 What you will hear about:

• The value of long-term relationships, both professionally and personally
• How culture and flexibility contribute to career satisfaction
• What sets Foster Denovo apart for advisers who want more than just a job

What’s it really like to go through an acquisition and come out the other side stronger?

In this episode of Foster Denovo Talks, we sit down with David Hulland, Partner and former adviser at Brian Mole, who shares his honest experience of being acquired by Foster Denovo.

Rather than a job move or a fresh start, this was a full-scale transition, professionally and emotionally. David opens up about what it was like to go from smaller advice firm to integrating into a larger advisory business through an acquisition.

We explore the real life challenges that come with an acquisition, the uncertainty, the questions, and the shift in culture but also the surprising upsides; the support, the structure, and the renewed energy that came with being part of something bigger.

Now firmly embedded within Foster Denovo, David reflects on the impact it’s had on him, his clients, and his outlook.

🎧 In this episode:

• What it’s really like to be part of an acquisition
• Why Foster Denovo stood out with their support
• How the transition affected clients, team and culture
• What life looks like now as an adviser at Foster Denovo
• Advice for advisers facing change and uncertainty