Our Academy is an award-winning career change programme
We train people to become financial advisers and service the growing demand for advice in the UK. Our fully-funded career change programme offers both face-to-face and digital learning to provide you with the qualification, knowledge, and practical experience you need. Through comprehensive training and unparalleled support delivered across three terms, you can start to advise clients within 3 to 6 months, regardless of your background or previous experience. Whether you're already qualified and looking to advance your career, or completely new to financial advice, you'll have the opportunity to either build your own business or join one of our established practices.
Discover the training, support and opportunities available to help you become a financial adviser.
Build a career with purpose, earn while you learn, and receive the support, training and opportunities to help you succeed from day one.
We've designed our application process to help you understand the role, explore the opportunity and decide if it's right for you.
We’re proud to have reached the milestone of 1,000 female advisers across our Partnership. This achievement highlights the growing representation of women within our adviser community and the important role our Academy plays in supporting female talent into the profession.
Have you reached a point in your career where you’re looking for a new challenge?
Are you looking for more flexibility?
Are you looking for a role where you can truly make a difference to people’s lives?
If you’re ready to launch a career that gives you autonomy, purpose, and fulfilment, we can help you. Training as a financial adviser with us gives you all the tools you need to take the first step.
A rewarding career as a financial adviser
Don't just take our word for it, verified by our Graduates, this is how they rated us...
“What most attracted me to the Academy was the business model. I couldn't find anything that replicated it. You have complete control of your own business, but at the same time a wealth of support to draw on.”
James Knight, SJP Partner Business Owner, former career in the Military
Is a career in financial advice right for me?
Regardless of your background or circumstance, our programme gives you the tools and training you need to become a financial adviser. You don’t need to be great at maths or have knowledge of the financial services sector to start seeing clients. With the following transferable skills and qualities, together we can make it happen:
- Empathy
- Drive
- Communication
- Resilience
- Integrity
- Relationship-building
- Organisation
