In the launch episode of MS NextGen Podcast, Kimberley Dondo sits down with Joe Maskell, Mortgage and Protection Adviser at The Finance Planning Group and a member of the MS NextGen Class of 2026.

The MS NextGen programme is Mortgage Strategy’s flagship 12-month talent accelerator, created to identify, develop, and champion 30 of the most promising professionals under 30 across the UK mortgage and protection sector.

In this open, frontline conversation, Joe unpacks the practical realities of giving advice in today’s market: the steep learning curves of his early days, the persistent misconceptions clients hold about brokers, and how he keeps a clear head when transactions become complicated. He also discusses what being selected for the MS NextGen 30 Under 30 has meant for his career, why genuine peer support matters, and what he would say to anyone hesitating to submit an application for the 2027 cohort.

How to Tune In

Watch the full video conversation below, or listen on the go via the audio player and all major podcast platforms.