Featured: Adrian Rowles Launches "Meet the Advisers" Video Series for International Adviser
I am pleased to share that I was selected by International Adviser (IA) to feature in the debut of their new global video series, "Meet the Advisers."
In this interview, it got me thinking about how much my approach has actually changed over the last couple of decades, from my 15 years in Japan to my current base here in Dubai.
During the talk, I didn't want to just give the usual industry starndard replies about generic portfolios. Instead, we got into the weeds of why I’ve spent so much time (and my own capital) training with institutional traders. Most of us in the expat community have been "sold" products in the past, and I’ve always felt there was a better way to manage risk than what the standard retail market offers.
Some of the things we covered:
- The "Japan to Dubai" transition: Why the tax and regulatory shifts are changing the game for expats right now.
- Risk vs. Noise: How I use institutional frameworks (the stuff actually used on trading floors) to filter out the headlines and protect client wealth.
- The AI conversation: My take on why AI isn't replacing advisors, but rather "multiplying" the gap between those who know how to use it and those who don't.
- Transparency: Why I’m so vocal about fee clarity and showing clients exactly how the gears turn under the hood.
Pretty cool to be the first advisor they picked for this series. You can watch the full conversation below, or read the features on both International Adviser and Investment International.
- Read the International Adviser (IA) piece: [Link]
- Read the Investment International (II) piece: [Link]
If this sounds familiar or hits home for you; especially if you're navigating cross-border complexity, let's grab a coffee or a Zoom call. You can find my calendar here: https://calendly.com/adrianrowles