Laura Pike - Director of the Pike Partnership Ltd

Laura Pike - Director of the Pike Partnership Ltd Aberdeen-based financial adviser. Former teacher. I help people feel confident about money - whether you're retiring, inheriting, or starting fresh.

I had a conversation with a woman who’s going through a divorce for the first time in her life last week, and she told m...
28/08/2026

I had a conversation with a woman who’s going through a divorce for the first time in her life last week, and she told me she'd never made a financial decision on her own.

Not one.

Her dad handled things when she was younger. Then her husband took over. Now she's going through a divorce, and it's all on her.

She wasn't upset about the money. She was upset that nobody had ever included her in the conversation.

That's the bit that gets me.

It's not that women can't handle their finances. It's that somewhere along the way, a lot of women were quietly left out of the room where those decisions were made.

I sit with women like her every week. We start from wherever they are. No judgement. No jargon. Just honest conversation about what they have, what they need, and what they want their life to look like next.

You don't need permission to understand your own money. You just need someone in your corner.

The Pike Partnership Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 05/08/2026

AI getting a body, US debt hitting $40 trillion, and mixed signals in the UK economy. Here's a snapshot of where things ...
26/08/2026

AI getting a body, US debt hitting $40 trillion, and mixed signals in the UK economy. Here's a snapshot of where things stand this week.

UK headline inflation rose to 2.9% in July, up from 2.6% the previous month, driven by a 13% increase in the energy price cap. Core inflation held steady at 2.6%. The Bank of England is in a difficult position, with high inflation potentially forcing its hand into hiking interest rates.

In the US, government debt has reached $40 trillion. That is $3.8 billion a day in interest payments alone, more than the country spends on defence. The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal deficit will rise to 6.7% of GDP by 2036, compared with a 50 year average of 3.8%.

Meanwhile, Chinese AI companies are closing the gap on US rivals by offering cheaper, open models. Some analysts see this as the same playbook China used with electric vehicles. Build good products, drive down costs, and prioritise market share over profitability.

And in one of the more eye-catching stories this week, Chinese robotics company Unitree listed in Shanghai with its share price rising 460% on day one. JP Morgan estimates global humanoid robot shipments will go from 18,000 units in 2025 to 1.75 million by 2030.

Plenty to keep an eye on.

You can read the full article here: https://partnership.sjp.co.uk/article/detail/sjpp/weekwatch-24-08-2026.html

Tonight, The Friends of Anchor Patient Choir will be performing at Fiona Kennedy’s Kitchen Concerts, and I couldn’t be m...
24/08/2026

Tonight, The Friends of Anchor Patient Choir will be performing at Fiona Kennedy’s Kitchen Concerts, and I couldn’t be more proud of this amazing group of people. ❤️ Watching their confidence, friendships and joy grow through music has been so incredibly special, and what they have achieved together is truly inspiring. They are a wonderful reminder of the strength, courage and positivity that can come from supporting one another. Wishing them the very best of luck tonight - go smash it!🎶❤️

We found some old photos recently from when I was taking part in musical theatre 🎭Looking back at these photos made me r...
21/08/2026

We found some old photos recently from when I was taking part in musical theatre 🎭

Looking back at these photos made me realise that, although my job today looks very different, there’s actually something quite familiar about it.

Musical theatre involved a lot of talking to people, meeting new people, working as part of a team and, perhaps most importantly, getting comfortable putting yourself out there.

Fast forward a few years and I’m still doing a lot of the same things - just without the stage!

My day-to-day work involves speaking to different people, building relationships, helping at events and generally being around people all the time.

It’s funny to look back and realise that some of the things you enjoy when you’re younger can stay with you in ways you don't expect.

Maybe musical theatre was preparing me for my career after all… just with slightly less singing!

Such a lovely afternoon at Sugar Bird Wine's open day which was centered around Christmas! ✨🎄It was so nice to be invite...
17/08/2026

Such a lovely afternoon at Sugar Bird Wine's open day which was centered around Christmas! ✨🎄

It was so nice to be invited along to see the gorgeous space, enjoy some lovely food and get a little taste of what they have planned for the festive season.

It’s definitely got me feeling Christmassy already! 🥂🎄

A lovely evening at the SJP Aberdeen Summer Social ☀️It was great to take some time away from the day-to-day, relax and ...
15/08/2026

A lovely evening at the SJP Aberdeen Summer Social ☀️

It was great to take some time away from the day-to-day, relax and catch up with everyone outside of work, while also raising funds for the SJP Charitable Foundation.

With lots to look forward to over the coming months, including continued growth and exciting opportunities ahead, it was the perfect chance to celebrate the team and everything we’re working towards together.

A great even with a brilliant group of people! 🥂

A lovely day at the Ballater Highland Games! ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿We were delighted to be guests of Laurie & Co and enjoyed a fantas...
14/08/2026

A lovely day at the Ballater Highland Games! ☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

We were delighted to be guests of Laurie & Co and enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of sunshine, Highland events and a brilliant atmosphere.

Thank you to Laurie & Co for having us - we had a great time! 👏

A client came in last month and said, "I feel stupid asking this." She'd been widowed eight months earlier. Her husband ...
12/08/2026

A client came in last month and said, "I feel stupid asking this."

She'd been widowed eight months earlier. Her husband had handled everything. The pensions, the ISAs, the mortgage, the lot.

She didn't know what they had. She didn't know what she was entitled to. She didn't even know where to start.

And she felt embarrassed about it.

I told her what I tell everyone: there is no such thing as a stupid question. Not here. Not ever.

We went through everything together. Slowly. One thing at a time. No rush.

By the end she said, "I wish I'd come sooner."

They almost always say that.

If you've lost someone and the finances feel overwhelming, you're not stupid. You're grieving. And you deserve someone who'll sit with you until it all makes sense.

The Pike Partnership Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 05/08/2026

When I was a teacher, parents would say "I was never any good at maths" in front of their kids. And I'd think: you've ju...
10/08/2026

When I was a teacher, parents would say "I was never any good at maths" in front of their kids.

And I'd think: you've just given them permission to stop trying.

I see the same thing with money.

"I'm not a numbers person."

"My husband always handled that."

"I wouldn't even know where to start."

You've talked yourself out of it before anyone's even explained it to you.

Here's what I know after years of sitting across from people who say exactly this.

It's not that you can't understand it. It's that nobody ever sat down and explained it properly. Without the jargon. Without making you feel small for asking.

That's what I do now. Same job, different classroom.

You don't need to be a numbers person. You just need someone who'll answer the question without making you wish you hadn't asked.

PS: If you've been putting off a money conversation because you feel silly, that's exactly why we should have it.

The Pike Partnership Ltd is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James's Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority).

SJP Approved 05/08/2026

We’re excited to share that exciting things are happening behind the scenes at The Pike Partnership!.As we continue to g...
05/08/2026

We’re excited to share that exciting things are happening behind the scenes at The Pike Partnership!.

As we continue to grow and look towards the future, we’re making some exciting developments within our office that we look forward to sharing with you. We’re always striving to improve, evolve and create an even better experience for our clients and our wider community.

There’s more to come, so stay tuned for some exciting updates over the coming weeks. 👀

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