Life Planning, Not Financial Planning: Building Generational Wealth & A Resilient Business with Jay Burke
Tue Jan 27 2026
In this episode, Reyan sits down with Jay Burke from Burke Britton Financial Partners, a financial planner with over 24 years of experience, who shares the profound philosophy that has shaped his career: "Financial planning is life planning."
Jay opens up about his unconventional path into the industry, the family tragedy that redefined his purpose, and the "baptism of fire" of navigating a major business acquisition right before the 2008 global financial crisis. He reveals the hard-won lessons from growing, shrinking, and rebuilding his firm, emphasizing why culture and deep client relationships are the ultimate "secret sauce" to sustainable success.
Listeners will gain invaluable insights into:
Why your "household economy" is the only one that truly matters.
The challenges and strategies for the "sandwich generation" supporting both aging parents and children.
The lost art of "deferred reward" and how to instill financial discipline.
How to plan for retirement by first understanding what it truly costs you to live.
The evolution of the financial services industry and what to look for in a true financial partner.
This conversation is a masterclass in resilience, long-term vision, and the human side of wealth. Whether you're a business owner, starting your financial journey, or planning for your family's future, Jay's wisdom will demystify finance and inspire you to take control of your life plan.
You can connect with Reyan Fernando via LinkedIn or reyanfernando.com.au
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In this episode, Reyan sits down with Jay Burke from Burke Britton Financial Partners, a financial planner with over 24 years of experience, who shares the profound philosophy that has shaped his career: "Financial planning is life planning." Jay opens up about his unconventional path into the industry, the family tragedy that redefined his purpose, and the "baptism of fire" of navigating a major business acquisition right before the 2008 global financial crisis. He reveals the hard-won lessons from growing, shrinking, and rebuilding his firm, emphasizing why culture and deep client relationships are the ultimate "secret sauce" to sustainable success. Listeners will gain invaluable insights into: Why your "household economy" is the only one that truly matters. The challenges and strategies for the "sandwich generation" supporting both aging parents and children. The lost art of "deferred reward" and how to instill financial discipline. How to plan for retirement by first understanding what it truly costs you to live. The evolution of the financial services industry and what to look for in a true financial partner. This conversation is a masterclass in resilience, long-term vision, and the human side of wealth. Whether you're a business owner, starting your financial journey, or planning for your family's future, Jay's wisdom will demystify finance and inspire you to take control of your life plan. You can connect with Reyan Fernando via LinkedIn or reyanfernando.com.au This episode was proudly brought to you by ISO365 - ISO Compliance, as a Service.