In this episode of The Ethical Kit, hosts Catherine and Meghann sit down with Jai Mirchandani, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of ELM Responsible Investments, to explore what it truly means to invest ethically. Together they unpack the spectrum of responsible investing—from ESG to impact—and challenge the common assumption that ethical investing means sacrificing returns. Jai shares practical tips for advisers on how to uncover clients’ values, avoid greenwashing traps, and align investment strategies with long-term goals. The discussion also ties these insights back to core ethical standards—integrity, transparency, competence, and acting in clients’ best interests—highlighting how an ethical mindset can guide better advice and stronger client relationships.

In this insightful episode of The Ethical Kit, we sit down with Lisa Crito, Associate Director at NDA Law, to explore the ethical challenges and grey areas that often surface in estate planning and structuring. With deep expertise in tax, succession, and commercial law, Lisa brings a wealth of practical wisdom—and a dose of candour—to a conversation packed with real-world complexities faced by lawyers and financial advisers alike.

From managing difficult client dynamics and family secrets to handling questions of capacity, coercion, and conflicted relationships, Lisa breaks down why estate planning is one of the most ethically fraught areas of legal and financial advice. She shares how professionals can stay grounded in their ethical duties while balancing commercial pressures, client expectations, and emerging risks—including AI, generational change, and shifting family structures.

Through memorable anecdotes (including the infamous “mistresses clause”), Lisa reinforces the importance of knowing who your client is, maintaining clear boundaries, managing expectations, and being unafraid to walk away when ethical lines are crossed.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone advising on estate planning or intergenerational wealth—lawyers, financial advisers, and professional trustees alike—offering both practical tools and reflective guidance to help you navigate complexity with integrity.

In the premiere episode of The Ethical Kit, we sit down with Catherine Evans, Founder and Head of Legal at Kit Legal, to explore what it truly means to act ethically in the financial advice industry—especially when it’s hard. With decades of experience in legal compliance, governance, and ethical frameworks, Catherine shares powerful stories and practical insights into navigating ethical dilemmas, including whistleblower experiences, the challenges of managing family client dynamics, and how to reconcile commercial pressure with professional integrity.

Catherine breaks down the complexities of conflicts of interest, the impact of unconscious bias, and the ethical implications of AI and managed accounts. She offers tangible strategies for advisors to identify ethical red flags, communicate transparently, and build lasting trust through authenticity and clear boundaries.

Whether you’re an advice professional or a compliance leader, this conversation invites you to reflect on your own ethical North Star and consider how everyday decisions can shape your long-term client relationships—and your professional legacy.