Speakers

Alan is a highly experienced protection specialist, bringing over ten years' dedicated experience in individual protection at Scottish Widows, alongside nearly two decades of broader sales expertise within the financial services industry. Holding both Level 4 and CeMAP qualifications, Alan combines technical knowledge with a practical, client-focused approach. He is a strong advocate for the importance of financial protection, helping individuals and families understand how to safeguard their income, lifestyle and long-term financial security. Alan has supported a wide range of adviser events and initiatives, most recently contributing to filmed content with Schroders Wealth, where he highlighted the critical role of protection planning in today's financial landscape. Alan will be speaking on the Money Village stage presentations and on hand for one-to-one conversations, offering practical insight and guidance on protecting your wealth. Alan can help position protection as the foundation of any financial plan by highlighting the real-life consequences of inadequate cover and building confidence in having meaningful protection conversations. This includes insight into key UK market trends and gaps, alongside practical, actionable steps to strengthen financial resilience. Support spans core areas such as income protection to safeguard earnings, life insurance and family protection planning, and critical illness cover to maintain stability during serious health events. Alan also advises on business protection solutions like key person and shareholder cover, as well as mortgage and debt protection strategies, reviewing existing policies to identify gaps or overlaps, and providing tailored guidance based on individual or family circumstances. Whether you're looking for high-level insights or personalised advice, Alan offers a clear, practical perspective to help you make informed decisions about your financial protection.