Notes
by Barnaby Cecil
Money shapes our choices, from how we spend our working years to what we hope to give our children. Notes from Barnaby Cecil brings together observations on life, money and the things we value. Reflections on family, ambition, uncertainty and making room for what matters to you.
November 28, 2025
Why Is Investing So Hard?
Investing is simple in theory but difficult in practice because human instincts clash with long-term behaviour. In this blog we look at how discipline is the key to investing success.
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November 28, 2025
Are Barnaby Cecil Clients Becoming More Confident Investors?
Have you received a client questionnaire from us recently? Knowing how you are likely to respond to market downturns helps us coach you through the temporary, sometimes uncomfortable, moments that accompany long-term investing.
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October 30, 2025
Continuity, World-Class Advice — and a Plan for Our Clients
Ahead of my eight-week Atlantic row, beginning in December, we share the practical steps the team have taken to ensure complete continuity of advice and service while I’m at sea.
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October 30, 2025
Are We in an AI Bubble?
Have you been wondering what AI really means for your investments, read on ...
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October 1, 2025
This Stock Market Run Can’t Last Forever… Can It?
Markets have been strong, so it’s natural to wonder, will the rally last?
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October 1, 2025
Hugo and his Twilight Bedtime
Envy—whether about bedtimes or bank balances—is part of being human. But when we focus on what truly matters to us, and design our lives around those values, envy quickly fades. Financial planning works in much the same way.
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October 1, 2025
Navigating to Number 1
Navigate is recognised as the #1 investment portfolio in the UK.
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October 1, 2025
The Altruism Dividend
Why does helping strangers feel so good? In this blog we look at how creating altruistic goals, like we do financial goals, can compound over time.
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August 28, 2025
A Map in Motion - Why Your WealthMap is Built for Change
The Barnaby Cecil WealthMap is a living, evolving tool for your financial life that’s updated as life itself changes.
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