On the Couch with Mark French

In this episode of On the Couch with Biscoes, Alison sits down with Mark French from One Financial Solutions to unpack what financial advisors really do, the differences between restricted, tied and whole‑of‑market advice, and how to plan effectively for the future.They explore later‑life financial planning, including care‑home funding and long‑term care annuities and discuss how legal and financial professionals work together to support vulnerable adults.The conversation also dives into the Armed Forces Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme, with Mark sharing why supporting the armed forces community matters and how businesses can get involved.A warm, informative chat about financial wellbeing, care planning and community commitment.