Juhel Ali

Can the right protection help you become more financially resilient?

Have you heard of the ‘protection gap’? You probably know someone who’s fallen into it.

Most of us know to get travel or pet insurance, or even just insure our mobile phone. But when it comes to really big life events, cover can easily get overlooked – causing a gap.

Far too many people aren’t properly protected against life-changing events, like losing their job or not being able to work because they’ve fallen ill. Which means that when these things do happen, they can have a much bigger impact than they need to.

Luckily, cover like income protection and critical illness can help people become more financially resilient. So, if you do have a financial shock, it doesn’t have to turn everything upside down. And it can be surprisingly simple and affordable.

If you’ve had a big milestone recently, or a change in your circumstances, it might be the right time to relook at your protection needs.

Reach out to me and I’ll be happy to help.

After completing my degree in Economics and Business in 2002, I joined Barclays Bank, where I gained extensive experience across several roles, including Branch Manager and Relationship Manager. My time as a Relationship Manager was particularly rewarding, as it developed my passion for long-term financial planning and building trusted client relationships - skills that naturally led me to become a Financial Adviser.

In 2022, I joined St. James’s Place as a Financial Adviser, which has further enhanced my ability to provide comprehensive, client-focused advice. Over the years, my clients have valued my consistent, personalised approach and the reassurance that their financial wellbeing is always my priority.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my immediate and extended family. I have two children - a boy and a girl, who keep me busy, especially as I coach my son’s under-14’s football team. I’m also a passionate Spurs fan but often watch Watford matches too, as they’re close to home.