James Anthony

James heads up Let’s Talk, a social enterprise focused on leading a nationwide push to improve financial literacy across the UK.

James’ investment experience began in 2016 when he completed an internship at a boutique asset management firm in Melbourne, Australia. Throughout his career James has helped establish regional ethnic minority, and young professionals networks, started a Beginner’s Spanish Course and Intersectional Book Club, and was a recipient of his firm’s 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Award in recognition of his commitment and efforts towards various D&I initiatives.

The London-born entrepreneur and philanthropist has supported various charities and initiatives aimed at homelessness, cancer research, the LGBT+ community, young people, and more. James earned a B.S. in Economics and Mathematics from Royal Holloway, University of London and passed CFA®️ Level 1.

James is a financial educator and investment professional on a mission to make financial literacy more accessible, engaging, and empowering—particularly for underserved communities. With a background in asset management and a passion for inclusive education, he bridges the gap between complex financial systems and the real-world needs of learners.

James founded Let’s Talk Educational Services, a social enterprise that delivers practical financial education through interactive workshops and gamified learning tools. His work has supported hundreds of people across schools, charities, and community programmes, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to make informed financial decisions. His commitment to financial inclusion was recognised with a JN Circle Community grant.

During his investment career James has held various roles at global investment firms including T. Rowe Price, J O Hambro, and Royal Bank of Canada in London, and Hamilton Wealth in Melbourne. He blends this real-world experience with a human-centred approach to financial learning, making it not only informative but extremely effective at empowering individuals to take action.

James is passionate about demystifying finance, challenging economic inequality, and helping people of all backgrounds build stronger financial futures.