Sam Sivarajan

Planning and Advice

Sam Sivarajan is an independent wealth management consultant and behavioural scientist.

Planning and Advice

Buckle up: Money’s wild ride through the world of social identity

A client’s social status may affect how they invest

By Sam Sivarajan |February 15, 2024

3 min read

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Understanding clients means helping them feel in control

Applying lessons from the marketing world to financial advice

By Sam Sivarajan |December 20, 2023

3 min read

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How our five brains affect financial advice

Understanding how decisions are made can make us better advisors

By Sam Sivarajan |October 23, 2023

3 min read

Technology

Should advisors be afraid of AI?

There’s still room for human coaching in investing

By Sam Sivarajan |September 11, 2023

3 min read

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